'Selena' Fans React to Jennifer Lopez Classic's Return to Theaters for 25th Anniversary

Selena was released 25 years ago and it's hard to imagine that it's been that long. The film, which pushed Jennifer Lopez into almost instant icon status, chronicles the short yet prolific life and career of Tejano singer, Selena Quintanilla. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, the singer sang alongside her brothers and sisters in a family group led by their father, Abraham. Before her life was cut short, she owned a clothing boutique, won a Grammy, and was poised to be the next crossover sensation as she was in the midst of creating her first English speaking album. She was gunned down in 1995 by the former manager of her fan club, Yolanda Saldívar.

The 1997 biopic grossed $35 million dollars and was a hit with fans and critics. It's been played in rotation on cable television for years. The movie is now available on several streaming platforms, and was turned into a dramatic mini series for Netflix. In honor of the 25th anniversary of the film's release, the movie will be available in select theaters on April 7 in the U.S. Her estate made the announcement on her official Facebook page. Fans couldn't be happier and have been expressing their excitement on social media.