Film Overview
Melania is a documentary directed by Brett Ratner that documents Melania Trump during the twenty days before Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration.Amazon MGM Studios is producing and distributing the film, which began filming in December 2024 at Mar-a-Lago.
Release and Distribution
The film premiered at the Kennedy Center and had private screenings across 20 cities on January 29, 2026. Amazon MGM Studios released it in 2,000 theaters domestically and 5,000 worldwide on January 30, with FilmNation Entertainment distributing it in over 20 countries.
Production Details
Melania Trump signed on as an executive producer days after the 2024 presidential election and maintained significant creative control over the film, including involvement with the trailer, color correction, music selection, and advertising campaign. The poster photograph was shot by Ellen von Unwerth.
Financial Information
According to one source citing the Wall Street Journal, Melania was reported to personally pocket $28 million from the project, which also included a $35 million advertising campaign.
Director’s Background
Brett Ratner directed the film as his first project since 2017, when numerous women accused him of sexual misconduct (he denied the allegations and no charges were filed.
