Melania Documentary: Inside Melania Trump's Life Ahead of Donald Trump Inauguration

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Melania documentary is scheduled for release in US theaters on Friday, January 30, 2026.

The film highlights former First Lady Melania Trump, offering an unprecedented, in-depth look into her life.

The documentary will take audiences through the crucial moments leading up to her husband, Donald Trump's, second presidential inauguration.

"Melania" premiered successfully at the Kennedy Center on Thursday, January 29, 2026, followed by special screenings for Melania's friends and supporters in 20 cities.

Amazon MGM Studios will distribute the film in 2,000 domestic theaters and 5,000 worldwide.

"They will see day to day what my life is like," the first lady said of audiences who watch the film.  

The documentary 'Melania' specifically chronicles the twenty days leading up to Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration in 2025.

The film offers unprecedented access through the eyes of the First Lady-elect herself.

Viewers will be taken into the world of Melania Trump as she busily organizes inauguration plans, navigates the complexities of the White House transition, and returns to public life with her family.

The film features exclusive footage capturing meetings, private conversations, and environments never before seen by the public.

Melania Trump stated that the film will show "my daily life, what I do, what responsibilities I have. People don't really know, and they're going to see it."

'Melania' is directed and co-produced by Brett Ratner, with Fernando Sulichin and Marc Beckman also serving as producers.

Melania Trump herself signed on as executive producer days after the 2024 presidential election, giving her full editorial control and significant involvement in the production.

The production companies behind the film are Muse Films, New Element Media, and RatPac Entertainment, while Amazon MGM Studios is the primary distributor.

FilmNation Entertainment will also distribute the film in more than 20 countries.

The 104-minute English-language film features cinematography by Barry Peterson, Dante Spinotti, and Jeff Cronenweth, and music by Tony Neiman.

Amazon MGM Studios reportedly paid $40 million for the licensing rights to the documentary, making it the highest price ever paid for a documentary.

Additionally, Amazon reportedly spent $35 million on marketing, bringing the total investment to approximately $75 million.

The production of "Melania" has not been without controversy, particularly regarding the involvement of director Brett Ratner.

The film marks his first project since being accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women in 2017, leading to his temporary exile from Hollywood.

Amazon's purchase of the film rights for such a high price also raised questions among the public and industry insiders.

Some questioned whether the acquisition was an attempt by Amazon to curry favor with the new administration.

Furthermore, Melania Trump's complete editorial control over a film about herself, while still serving as First Lady.

Initial reports indicated sluggish ticket sales, with some theaters reporting few seats sold for the opening weekend.

The film's trailer, released on December 17, 2025, featured Melania Trump endorsing Donald Trump's statements about being a "peacemaker and unifier."