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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
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Melania Trump’s Documentary ‘Melania’ Debuts in Washington Before Global Release
First Lady’s Amazon-backed film premieres at the Trump-branded Kennedy Center ahead of a wide theatrical rollout and streaming debut
Melania Trump’s documentary film “Melania” had its red-carpet premiere in Washington, D.C., on January 29, 2026, a day before its scheduled global theatrical release.
The premiere took place at the Trump-branded Kennedy Center, formerly the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in an event attended by the first lady and President Donald Trump alongside invited guests and Amazon executives.
The nearly two-hour documentary, backed by Amazon MGM Studios with a reported $40 million distribution investment, offers an intimate portrayal of Melania Trump’s experiences and responsibilities in the twenty days leading up to her husband’s second presidential inauguration in early 2025.
Produced in collaboration with executive producers including Melania Trump, the film was directed by Brett Ratner and filmed during the transition period following the 2024 election.
It is designed to provide unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to both personal and official moments as Melania Trump prepared for the nation’s capital return and the transition into her role as first lady.
The theatrical release was set for January 30, 2026, across thousands of screens in the United States and internationally, with plans for subsequent streaming availability on Amazon Prime Video.
Washington’s premiere preceded a wider release that positions the documentary as both a cultural artefact and a high-profile entry in a growing roster of political figure-focused films.
Ahead of the premiere, Melania Trump marked the occasion by ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, underscoring the documentary’s prominence in the nexus of politics, culture and media.
As the film reaches wider audiences, its reception and impact on public perceptions of Melania Trump’s role and personal journey remain central topics for industry commentators and audiences globally.
The premiere took place at the Trump-branded Kennedy Center, formerly the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in an event attended by the first lady and President Donald Trump alongside invited guests and Amazon executives.
The nearly two-hour documentary, backed by Amazon MGM Studios with a reported $40 million distribution investment, offers an intimate portrayal of Melania Trump’s experiences and responsibilities in the twenty days leading up to her husband’s second presidential inauguration in early 2025.
Produced in collaboration with executive producers including Melania Trump, the film was directed by Brett Ratner and filmed during the transition period following the 2024 election.
It is designed to provide unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to both personal and official moments as Melania Trump prepared for the nation’s capital return and the transition into her role as first lady.
The theatrical release was set for January 30, 2026, across thousands of screens in the United States and internationally, with plans for subsequent streaming availability on Amazon Prime Video.
Washington’s premiere preceded a wider release that positions the documentary as both a cultural artefact and a high-profile entry in a growing roster of political figure-focused films.
Ahead of the premiere, Melania Trump marked the occasion by ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, underscoring the documentary’s prominence in the nexus of politics, culture and media.
As the film reaches wider audiences, its reception and impact on public perceptions of Melania Trump’s role and personal journey remain central topics for industry commentators and audiences globally.
