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Kiss of the Spider Woman Opens to Soft Projections as Tonatiuh Breaks Out

Early box-office softness is refocusing the release on a brief theatrical run with PVOD expected in about five weeks.

Overview

  • Bill Condon’s film adaptation of the Tony-winning musical opened in theaters Oct. 10, starring Jennifer Lopez, Diego Luna and Tonatiuh.
  • Industry tracking projects a roughly $2 million opening from about 1,300 theaters, a result that could dampen Lopez’s awards campaign.
  • Critics frequently single out Tonatiuh—and often Luna—for strong performances, while questioning the film’s tonal blend; aggregator scores hover near 60 on Metacritic and 80% on Rotten Tomatoes.
  • Condon and production designer Scott Chambliss crafted the fantasy numbers in the style of Vincente Minnelli-era MGM musicals, relying on practical, old‑school setwork.
  • Based on Roadside Attractions’ recent patterns, PVOD is expected around mid-November with a Hulu streaming debut projected for late January to early February 2026.