“It’s about d*mn time”: Internet reacts as Jennifer Lopez sparks early Oscar chatter for her performance in ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’

Jennifer Lopez's film Kiss of a Spider Woman was released in theaters on Friday, October 10, 2025, and there is already some buzz about the actress being a contender for Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars. Reports about the film preparing for a major awards campaign emerged in September, according to Variety, after it received critical praise following its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.

Lopez began her Oscar campaign for Kiss of a Spider Woman with the Virtuoso Award at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival, and she is scheduled to accept what could be her first award of the season on November 1, 2025. According to Gold Derby's Oscar predictions on August 27, she is ranked No.7 for Best Supporting Actress.

Fans shared their hopes for Jennifer Lopez to get a nomination and hopefully win. One X user said she deserves it, and it's about time she gets her award for "serving range."

Ayush

@ayushvoras

@PopCrave Honestly, she deserves it. J.Lo’s been putting in work for years, and if Kiss of the Spider Woman is finally the role that gets her that Oscar talk !! it’s about d*mn time. She’s not just serving looks; she’s serving range.

More commenters expressed support for Jennifer Lopez, praising her performance in Kiss of the Spider Woman as "incredible" and saying she deserves recognition.

N.Rosa

@_Nidia_R

@PopCrave I'm rooting for her to be nominated, her talent and incredible performance in Kiss of the Spider Woman deserve to be recognized.

joelyn Jane

@Joelyn45205201

@PopCrave Hope she wins, Jennifer Lopez has been in game for a while if got nominated for the Oscars and she wins,she deserves it

However, some pointed out how she was snubbed at the Oscars for her 2019 film Hustlers despite receiving critical praise and recognition from other awards like the Golden Globe. They don't want the same thing to happen again and are hoping for the best. A fan said JLo winning an Oscar would be the "true definition of a comeback arc."

W

@live4ga

@PopCrave Y'all need to stop playing on her face bc she should've won oscar for hustlers

hermthewerm

@Rican_Dawg

@PopCrave They said the same thing about Hustlers. 🙄 I’ll believe it when I see the nomination

prathap

@Iam_Prathap

@PopCrave Would be wild if J.Lo actually takes home an Oscar after all these years true definition of a comeback arc .

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Box office numbers for Jennifer Lopez's Kiss of a Spider Woman are out

Jennifer Lopez and her new movie, Kiss of a Spider Woman, are generating buzz for several reasons. Besides the speculation about her potentially earning an Oscar nomination for the film, the initial box office figures for the musical have been released.

As of Saturday, October 12, 2025, according to Variety, JLo's new movie debuted with over $918,000, achieving the widest new indie opening at 1,330 theaters, and is expected to reach $1 million by Sunday. It's well below the target for its opening weekend, which is around $1.5 to $3 million, per Variety.

While the theatrical debut results could fluctuate, the movie will need to have a surge to avoid major losses. It's also worth noting that Jennifer Lopez's Kiss of a Spider Woman was independently financed for $34 million. Roadside Attractions and Lionsgate later bought it for an unspecified amount after its debut at the Sundance Film Festival.

Despite receiving praise at its Sundance debut, the movie has a less-than-stellar box office performance. It's currently certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a 76% score from movie critics after 96 reviews.

Besides Lopez, her co-star Tonatiuh could also be in the running for Best Actor at the Oscars. If nominated, Tonatiuh will be the sixth Latino to receive a Best Actor nomination in the Academy. Diego Luna could also fight for an Oscar for the Best Supporting Actor category. Nominations will be unveiled in January 2026.

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Jennifer Lopez's Kiss of a Spider Woman is now out in movie theaters.