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Melania Trump's documentary premieres at the Kennedy Center ahead of global release

The documentary offers rare behind-the-scenes access to Melania Trump's life during the 20 days before the 2025 inauguration, with a $40 million production budget, Amazon MGM said.

  • On Jan. 29, the film premiered at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and opens in theaters worldwide on Jan. 30, 2026.
  • Filming began in December 2024 and Melania Trump was deeply involved in the project chronicling the 20 days before Donald Trump, President’s return.
  • AmazonMGM Studios produced the film, which cost $40,000,000 and will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video after theaters, with producers Melania Trump, Marc Beckman and Fernando Sulichin and director Brett Ratner.
  • The Trumps led a VIP guest list at the Kennedy Center premiere, joined by members of the president’s Cabinet and Congress, while President Donald Trump wrote, `'MELANIA, the Movie, is a MUST WATCH'.
  • BoxOfficePro estimates a $2-5 million opening, but UK ticket sales and London debut suggest a tepid response, with costs reportedly $75 million.
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Donald Trump walked the red carpet with his wife when the documentary "Melania" premiered. But he responded "angrily" to a question from a journalist, writes the New York Times.

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