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Stay or Go? The Truth About Kiss of the Spider Woman's Post-Credits Scene

Stay or Go? The Truth About Kiss of the Spider Woman's Post-Credits Scene
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Bill Condon’s 2025 musical thriller Kiss of the Spider Woman slinks into theaters, transforming Manuel Puig’s 1976 novel into a charged bond between prisoners Valentin Arregui and Luis Molina — and leaving audiences wondering: should you stick around for a post-credits scene?

If you were thinking about sticking around after the credits for a bonus tease in the new Kiss of the Spider Woman, you can relax. Or go home. Your call.

Does it have a mid- or post-credits scene?

Nope. There is no mid-credits scene, and no post-credits scene. This one is a self-contained story, not a franchise setup. It tracks closely with Manuel Puig's 1976 novel, so there isn't a Marvel-style tag waiting at the end.

What the movie is

Bill Condon's 2025 take is a musical thriller about two cellmates whose unlikely connection becomes the spine of the story: political prisoner Valentin Arregui and cinephile Luis Molina. Condon, best known for Dreamgirls and his work on Chicago, leans into bold musical staging and big performances to make the prison setting feel eerie and alive. The film is in theaters now.

  • Director: Bill Condon (Dreamgirls, Chicago)
  • Source material: Manuel Puig's 1976 novel
  • Cast: Jennifer Lopez as Ingrid Luna; Diego Luna as Valentin Arregui; Tonatiuh as Luis Molina
  • The vibe: Movie musical, striking visuals, and performances big enough to punch through concrete walls
  • Noteworthy: Lopez brings a confident, stylish presence; Diego Luna and Tonatiuh have strong on-screen chemistry
  • Legacy check: This is the second film adaptation. The first, directed by Hector Babenco in 1985, was a critical and box office success, earned multiple Oscar and Golden Globe nominations, and won William Hurt the Best Actor Oscar for playing Molina.
  • Box office now: Not great at the moment. Sources close to Lopez say she's very discouraged by the response.

Bottom line

It stands alone, it ends where it ends, and there is no stinger. If you're only hanging back for a credits surprise, you won't miss anything by heading out once the screen fades to black.