Following its theatrical release, Brett Ratner's documentary 'Melania,' which chronicles first lady Melania Trump's preparations for Donald Trump's second inauguration, will stream on Amazon Prime Video starting March 9. Amazon MGM Studios acquired distribution rights for $75 million after the film grossed $16.6 million at the box office amid poor critical reception.
The documentary 'Melania,' directed by Brett Ratner in his first project since 2017 sexual misconduct allegations, tracks 20 days of Melania Trump's life leading to the January 20, 2025, inauguration. As previously covered, it debuted in theaters on January 30, 2026, to scathing reviews—earning an 11% on Rotten Tomatoes, with Variety calling it a 'cheeseball infomercial of staggering inertia'—but strong audience scores (98% Popcornmeter) from its core demographic of older white women.
Box office performance exceeded initial projections with a $7 million opening weekend (the best for a documentary in a decade) and a $16.6 million domestic total, though it ultimately lost money. Amazon MGM Studios then secured streaming rights for $75 million.
The Prime Video rollout follows the quiet end of its theatrical run, expanding access to audiences who missed it in cinemas.