Melania opens in theaters worldwide

On 30-Jan-2026, Melanie’s feature-length documentary Melanie debuted exclusively in theaters worldwide, presenting a real-time, behind-the-scenes chronicle of the 20 days leading up to Donald Trump’s 2025 presidential inauguration and the family’s return to the White House. Exact date: 30-Jan-2026 (exclusive worldwide theatrical debut). Location: Worldwide (theatrical release); the headline premiere took place at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. on 29-Jan-2026. The film was released by Amazon MGM Studios and is positioned as an “exclusive access” account of transition logistics—showing Mrs. Trump preparing inauguration plans, navigating the transition into the White House, and relocating her family back to the nation’s capital, using footage captured during that transition window. In production terms, Amazon’s official materials identify Brett Ratner as director and list him among the producers alongside Fernando Sulichin, Marc Beckman, and Mrs. Trump herself. Reuters’ coverage describes the project as unusually large for a documentary, reporting it was financed at $75 million, and that Amazon MGM paid $40 million to license the film along with a related docuseries planned for later in 2026 on Prime Video, plus a further $35 million spent on promotion and distribution. The Washington premiere (covered by Reuters) was staged as a major political-and-media event: senior administration officials attended, and the arrivals were framed around a “black carpet” setup in front of a large “MELANIA” backdrop. Reuters also notes the trailer begins on inauguration day in January 2025 and includes footage suggesting she advised the president on phrasing for the inaugural address. For its initial rollout, Reuters reported the documentary opened in about 1,700 theaters in the U.S. and Canada on release Friday, supported by a marketing push that included TV advertising during NFL playoff games, outdoor placements, and a projection spot on the Sphere. Reuters additionally reported the film was slated to be available in about 25 territories outside North America, while Amazon’s own release note emphasized the worldwide theatrical debut date.