Brett Ratner
Melania documentary opens to mixed box office and scathing reviews
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Amazon MGM Studios' documentary 'Melania,' directed by Brett Ratner, debuted on January 30, 2026, chronicling the first lady's preparations in the 20 days leading to Donald Trump's second inauguration. Despite negative critical reception branding it as a boring infomercial, the film is projected to earn $8 million in its opening weekend, the best for a documentary in a decade. The premiere at the Kennedy Center on January 29 drew political figures and protests amid national unrest.
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.
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Melania Trump's documentary 'Melania' debuted to robust box office numbers and audience approval on Friday. The film earned an A CinemaScore and is projected to have the highest opening for a documentary in 10 years, excluding concert films. While audiences embraced it, critics gave it a low 6% on Rotten Tomatoes.