I Didn’t Expect to Be Into J.Lo’s New Movie—But The Trailer Changed My Mind

The trailer for Kiss of the Spider Woman just dropped—and yes, you’re going to want to see it. But first, a little backstory.

In this new film adaptation, Kiss of the Spider Woman centers on Valentín (played by Diego Luna), a political prisoner who ends up sharing a cell with Molina (Tonatiuh), a window dresser imprisoned for public indecency. As they spend time together behind bars, Molina captivates Valentín with the retelling of a lavish old Hollywood musical starring his favorite screen siren, Ingrid Luna—played by Jennifer Lopez.

Now back to the trailer, it's really good. J.Lo is seen sporting blonde locs as she sings and dances her way through dreamy musical numbers.

As someone who walked into this trailer knowing nothing about the story, I can confidently say this is going on my watchlist. And given that musical films aren't usually my go-to (Wicked being the exception), I was genuinely surprised by how into it I was. This one feels right on key.

And I’m not alone. Fans in the comments are already hyping the film up, with some even calling it Academy Award-worthy.

“Looks absolutely PHENOMENAL Expect this to rule the Oscars,” one user wrote. Another added, “Awards contender on the horizon,” while a third chimed in, “Oscar nomination for 2026.”

The musical version of Kiss of the Spider Woman made its Broadway debut in March 1993. It became a critical success, earning seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical and a win for Chita Rivera, who originated the iconic title role.

The first film adaptation of Kiss of the Spider Woman hit theaters in 1985. Now, the story is being reimagined by director Bill Condon—best known for Dreamgirls and Beauty and the Beast—with Lopez taking on her first-ever movie musical role. She’s also behind the scenes as a co-producer, teaming up with her former husband Ben Affleck and his production partner Matt Damon under their Artists Equity banner.

Kiss of the Spider Woman hits theaters on October 10.

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