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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.
The horror film adaptation of the indie game Iron Lung has achieved a strong box office debut, grossing $21.5 million in its opening weekend on a $3 million budget. Starring, written, and directed by YouTuber Markiplier, the movie highlights the potential for transmedia success from smaller games. It ranked second in U.S. charts, trailing only Sam Raimi's Send Help.
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Building on its strong run—nearing Rs 200 crore nett in India by day 5—Sunny Deol's Border 2 has reached Rs 367.2 crore worldwide gross by day 10, with Rs 277.67 crore nett in India. Composer Anu Malik called the success his 'rebirth'.
The Brazilian film 'O Agente Secreto', directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, reached 1.7 million viewers in national cinemas following the 2026 Oscar nominations. The success builds on the initial boost from a Golden Globe win. The production competes with major foreign releases in the box office rankings.
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The sequel to the 1997 hit Border, starring Sunny Deol, has achieved remarkable box office success, collecting over Rs 121 crore in India within its first three days. Directed by Anurag Singh, the film also features Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty, and Diljit Dosanjh in key roles. Filmmaker Karan Johar celebrated the triumph, proclaiming Bollywood's comeback.
The action-packed film Dhurandhar, led by Ranveer Singh, continues to perform steadily into 2026. On its 45th day, marking the seventh Sunday, the movie is seeing a good hold during its seventh week. This follows its success as the highest grosser of 2025.
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Over the Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend in 2026, indie films like Hamnet and No Other Choice saw significant expansions and solid grosses, contributing to a diverse box office performance. Major releases such as Avatar: Fire and Ash continued to dominate globally, while the re-release of The Lord of the Rings trilogy marked its 25th anniversary with impressive returns. Sony's 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple opened softly domestically but found success in international markets like the UK and Mexico.
Melania Trump documentary posts strong opening with A CinemaScore
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