Melania Trump
Doc Scores $7 Million Debut!!!
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February 1, 2026
11:14 AM PST
Melania Trump is making severe noise on the field workplace.
The First Woman’s large finances documentary, “Melania,” pulled in $7.04 million throughout its opening weekend, simply beating expectations and marking the biggest opening for a non-fiction movie prior to now decade, in response to Deadline.
The debut topped the earlier report holder, 2023’s “After Loss of life,” which opened to $5 million. What makes the win even greater — early projections have been way more modest. Pre-release estimates had the movie opening between $3 million and $5 million, whereas some analysts predicted a good smaller turnout.
“Melania” premiered Thursday on the newly rebranded Kennedy Heart, forward of its international theatrical launch on Friday. The movie is backed by a reported $40 million cope with Amazon MGM Studios, together with a hefty $35 million advertising marketing campaign.
The doc provides selective glimpses into Melania’s life within the weeks main as much as President Donald Trump’s second inauguration in January 2025.
The movie marks director Brett Ratner’s return to the massive display screen after years away following a number of sexual misconduct allegations in the course of the #MeToo motion. No prison fees have been filed in opposition to him.
