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Amazon to Release Melania Documentary with $40 Million Backing

10/9/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Amazon MGM Studios will release documentary "Melania" theatrically on January 30, 2026, with Prime Video.
Directed by Brett Ratner, it covers Melania Trump’s life in the 20 days before the 2025 inauguration, with footage.
A three-part docuseries accompanies the film; Amazon backs it with $40 million and plans at least 14 films in 2026, marking Ratner’s return after 2017 allegations.

History

Historical Context

Donald Trump's election as President in 2016 marked a pivotal moment in American politics, influencing media representation of political figures. The subsequent $40 million investment by Amazon Studios in the documentary "Melania" reflects a trend where political narratives intertwine with entertainment, shaping public perception and historical narratives about the Trump family and contemporary politics.

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Story summary

Amazon MGM Studios will release documentary "Melania" theatrically on January 30, 2026, with Prime Video.
Directed by Brett Ratner, it covers Melania Trump’s life in the 20 days before the 2025 inauguration, with footage.
A three-part docuseries accompanies the film; Amazon backs it with $40 million and plans at least 14 films in 2026, marking Ratner’s return after 2017 allegations.

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