The documentary Melania, centered on the life of the United States’ first lady, opened at number twenty-nine in the United Kingdom’s weekend box office, drawing modest takings from a wide release across British cinemas.

The film, directed by Brett Ratner and acquired by Amazon MGM Studios for a substantial sum, generated around thirty-three thousand pounds in its first week from more than one hundred and fifty screens, reflecting uneven audience interest in the UK market where many screenings saw limited attendance.

Early ticket sales in some venues were particularly sparse, with only a handful of admissions reported for initial showings, underscoring the challenges of political documentary distribution outside its domestic base in the United States.

Melania’s UK box office position overall was behind numerous mainstream theatrical releases and highlighted the film’s niche appeal. Melania’s opening in the United Kingdom comes after the documentary’s stronger performance in North America, where it debuted in the top tier of the charts with several million dollars in gross revenue, making it one of the more financially notable non-fiction openings of the year.

Despite this, the production’s high acquisition and promotional costs mean that global box office receipts remain distant from the level required for traditional profitability.

The documentary has also attracted a deeply divided critical and audience response, with review aggregate scores indicating marked disagreement over its quality and political messaging.

Planners of the release anticipate that the film’s major audience reach may occur later through digital platforms and streaming services, where broader interest is expected to supplement theatrical turnout. The film’s performance so far illustrates both the commercial opportunities and cultural complexities of political nonfiction cinema in international markets.