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Amazon Sets Theatrical Release for Melania Trump Documentary on Jan. 30, 2026

The studio is mounting a theatrical-first release that doubles as Brett Ratner’s high-profile return to directing.

Overview

  • The feature, titled Melania, follows the first lady through the 20 days before the 2025 inauguration with what the studio calls unprecedented access.
  • After theaters, the film will stream on Prime Video and be paired with a three-episode docuseries focused on the same period.
  • Brett Ratner directs in his first film since 2017 misconduct allegations, which he has denied, and Melania Trump is credited as a producer.
  • Amazon MGM released a first-look image of Melania in a vehicle on a tarmac as filmmakers work to finish both the film and the companion series.
  • Multiple outlets report Amazon paid roughly $40 million for rights after a competitive bidding process, a figure not officially confirmed by the studio.