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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.
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.
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Melania Trump has announced the launch of her new production company, Muse Films, coinciding with the upcoming release of her documentary. The film, titled Melania, is set for a worldwide theatrical debut on January 30, 2026, distributed by Amazon MGM Studios. It marks her entry into film production amid other Hollywood developments involving director Brett Ratner.