Overview

• Bill Condon’s film adaptation of the Kander and Ebb musical opened in U.S. theaters on Oct. 10, starring Jennifer Lopez in dual screen‑diva roles alongside Diego Luna and breakout Tonatiuh.
• Review aggregates land in the modest-to-positive range, with Tonatiuh widely praised and several critics finding the musical staging uneven.
• Condon and production designer Scott Chambliss modeled the fantasy sequences on Vincente Minnelli’s MGM musicals, relying largely on practical, old‑school techniques.
• Condon says Lopez, a seasoned dancer, mentored Luna on set as he navigated choreography, describing their developing rapport as “beautiful to watch.”
• Trades project a $1.5–$3 million opening from roughly 1,300 theaters, with typical Roadside Attractions timing suggesting PVOD availability around mid‑November and a Hulu debut in late January or early February 2026.