Jennifer Lopez to star in musical film ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’

The musical film ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’, starring Jennifer Lopez, has announced its release dates for Japan. A pre-release screening will be held at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya on December 25, 2026, followed by a nationwide release on January 1, 2027.

Directed by Rob Marshall (credited as Bill Condon in the source text), the film is an adaptation of Manuel Puig’s 1976 novel. Set in 1983 Argentina during a military dictatorship, the story follows two political prisoners, Valentin (Diego Luna) and Molina (Tony Dalton), who find connection through the stories of a classic film.

Jennifer Lopez performs three roles: the silver screen star Ingrid Luna, Aurora, and the mysterious Spider Woman. The production is executive produced by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.