Jennifer Lopez is receiving widespread praise and early Oscar buzz for her performance in Kiss of the Spider Woman, which premiered in theaters on October 10, 2025. According to Variety, the musical drama is expected to be a major contender in the upcoming awards season, with Lopez already being discussed as a possible nominee for Best Supporting Actress.
Following its successful debut at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, Kiss of the Spider Woman garnered critical acclaim, prompting its distributors, Roadside Attractions and Lionsgate, to prepare a significant awards campaign. Lopez has also begun her own Oscar push, recently accepting the Virtuoso Award at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival, her first major accolade of the season.
Fans across social media have voiced excitement over Lopez’s potential nomination, with many noting that the recognition is long overdue. One user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, “It’s about time J.Lo gets her Oscar — she’s serving range, not just looks.” Others pointed out that the star was previously overlooked for her acclaimed 2019 role in Hustlers and expressed hopes this performance will mark her long-awaited win.
Despite critical praise, the film’s box office debut has been modest. Variety reports that Kiss of the Spider Woman earned $918,000 across 1,330 theaters in its opening weekend and is projected to reach $1 million by Sunday — below the anticipated $1.5 to $3 million range.
The film currently holds a 76% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and features strong performances from Lopez and co-star Tonatiuh, who may also emerge as an Oscar contender. Kiss of the Spider Woman is now playing in theaters nationwide.
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