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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.
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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Rotten Tomatoes has refuted claims of bot interference in the high audience score for the documentary 'Melania,' insisting that reviews come from verified ticket buyers. The film, about first lady Melania Trump, saw a sharp 67% drop in its second weekend box office, totaling around $13-14 million domestically against a hefty budget. Amazon MGM defends the theatrical release as a strategy to build buzz for its upcoming Prime Video debut.
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.
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First Lady Melania Trump has announced the launch of her production company, Muse Films, via her official social media channels. The move coincides with the upcoming release of a documentary about her life, titled Melania, directed by Brett Ratner. The film, produced by Amazon MGM Studios, will premiere in theaters on January 30 before streaming on Prime Video.