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Trump's Melania Doc Misleads on Box Office Fate
entertainment6 days ago

Trump's Melania Doc Misleads on Box Office Fate

Despite Donald Trump's boast that the Melania documentary is a 'very successful' movie, box office figures show otherwise: opening domestically to $7.1 million behind other releases, $16.1 million global against a $75 million budget, a sharp 67% second-week drop, poor critical reception (11% critics on Rotten Tomatoes, 1.4/10 IMDb), and thus no evidence of a box office hit—Amazon paid $40 million to acquire and spent $35 million marketing, so a theatrical profit is unlikely, though future Prime Video performance could differ.

Natalia Dyer Joins Gulfstream's Amazon MGM Rom-Com Goodbye Girl
film21 days ago

Natalia Dyer Joins Gulfstream's Amazon MGM Rom-Com Goodbye Girl

Natalia Dyer has joined Gulfstream Pictures’ Amazon MGM Studios romantic comedy Goodbye Girl, starring Kiernan Shipka and Cole Sprouse, which begins production in New Orleans. Dyer’s specific role hasn’t been disclosed. The script by Danielle Hoover and David Monahan is based on a story by Hoover, Monahan and Jessica Elbaum, with Gulfstream and The RAD Lab financing. The project marks Dyer’s first big post-Stranger Things project.

Oregon Theater's Melania Marquee Joke Triggers Amazon to Pull Doc
entertainment24 days ago

Oregon Theater's Melania Marquee Joke Triggers Amazon to Pull Doc

The Lake Theater & Cafe in Lake Oswego, Oregon posted a cheeky marquee about the Amazon MGM Studios documentary Melania, prompting Amazon to pull the film; Melania opened in about 1,778 theaters (now 1,777) and earned roughly $7 million in its opening weekend, finishing third behind two horror titles, while the theater’s manager framed the stunt as provocative commentary.

Melania Trump documentary defies box-office forecasts with $7m opening
culture25 days ago

Melania Trump documentary defies box-office forecasts with $7m opening

The Melania Trump documentary opened in US cinemas with just over $7 million, beating expectations for a non-fiction feature. Amazon MGM Studios paid about $40 million for worldwide rights plus marketing, fueling debate over motives. Critics are largely negative, while audiences responded positively, leaving questions about profitability and future plans, including a follow-up streaming series.

entertainment26 days ago

Melania Documentary Debuts With Strong Box-Office Amid Mixed Reviews

Amazon MGM Studios’ Melania opened to about $7 million in its first weekend across 1,778 theaters, the best opening for a documentary in 14 years outside concert films, despite largely negative reviews. The film cost about $75 million (roughly $40 million for rights plus marketing), and will stream on Prime Video after its theatrical run, with audiences skewing older, female and white and strongest in the South.

Melania Documentary Opens Strongly Amid Political Buzz
entertainment26 days ago

Melania Documentary Opens Strongly Amid Political Buzz

The Melania Trump documentary opened to an estimated $7 million in 1,778 theaters, the best opening for a documentary (outside concert films) in 14 years, despite largely negative reviews. Backed by Amazon MGM Studios with about $75 million in total costs and directed by Brett Ratner, it will stream on Prime Video after its theatrical run. Audiences gave it an A CinemaScore and skewed older, white, and female; international sales are expected to be minimal.

Melania: A Brand-First Look at the First Lady's Time in the Spotlight
film28 days ago

Melania: A Brand-First Look at the First Lady's Time in the Spotlight

Deadline’s takeaways portray Melania as a behind‑the‑scenes portrait focused on image-building and branding rather than controversy, tracing her pre‑inauguration prep, personal moments, and immigration narrative while largely skipping the Trump era’s political upheavals; directed by Brett Ratner and funded by Amazon MGM (about $70 million), it features rare candid moments and cameos that underscore storytelling control over public image more than a tell‑all.

Melania Documentary Bets Big at Box Office With $8M North American Opening
entertainment28 days ago

Melania Documentary Bets Big at Box Office With $8M North American Opening

Amazon MGM's Melania, directed by Brett Ratner, is eyeing an about $8 million North American debut — potentially the biggest opening for a documentary and the most expensive doc ever — backed by roughly $40 million in worldwide licensing and a heavy domestic/international marketing push; the controversial project opens against Send Help and Iron Lung and may linger for only two weekends before a possible Prime streaming debut, while early reviews skew negative.

Melania Doc Debuts in D.C. as Ratner Defends Record-Price Deal
entertainment28 days ago

Melania Doc Debuts in D.C. as Ratner Defends Record-Price Deal

The Hollywood Reporter covers the world premiere of Melania, an Amazon MGM Studios documentary about First Lady Melania Trump in the days before the 2025 inauguration, focusing on a reported $75 million price tag for the project and Amazon’s theatrical plan; director Brett Ratner defends the expenditure as necessary for a high‑caliber production, not corruption, as Trump aides and family attend the Washington, D.C. premiere.

Kennedy Center Melania Doc Premiere Plays to a Restricted Press
entertainment-film29 days ago

Kennedy Center Melania Doc Premiere Plays to a Restricted Press

At a Kennedy Center premiere for Melania's documentary, mainstream outlets were barred from the screening, with only a handful of invited reporters admitted. Melania and select Trump administration officials attended, alongside the film’s director and producer. Amazon MGM Studios reportedly spent about $40 million to acquire rights and more on marketing; the film opens Jan. 30 amid scrutiny of press access and crew credits.

Melania Trump documentary marks a new era of first-lady storytelling
entertainment29 days ago

Melania Trump documentary marks a new era of first-lady storytelling

A high-budget Melania Trump documentary, produced with her editorial control and backed by a $40 million Amazon MGM Studios deal plus a $35 million marketing budget, opens with 21-city premieres and a companion three-part Prime Video docuseries. The film, directed by Brett Ratner and covering 20 days around her White House return, signals a shift in how a sitting first lady can monetize and narrate her life, while prompting discussion about optics and politics.

Melania Documentary Sparks Spotlight Amid Controversy
entertainment29 days ago

Melania Documentary Sparks Spotlight Amid Controversy

A new Melania Trump documentary directed by Brett Ratner opens amid controversy surrounding Ratner’s comeback and political tensions; Amazon MGM Studios licensed the project for roughly $40 million with a brief theatrical window before Prime Video, while Melania promotes it in limited media appearances (including a Fox News interview) and the release unfolds amid national upheaval and a crowded box-office weekend.

Melania Doc Bets on Big Theatrical Return Amid Cautious Box-Office Signals
film1 month ago

Melania Doc Bets on Big Theatrical Return Amid Cautious Box-Office Signals

Amazon MGM Studios’ Brett Ratner–directed Melania opens in roughly 1,500 U.S. theaters with tracking around a $5 million debut—a potential high for a documentary not a concert film, though many expect a lower figure given a soft box office climate. The campaign leans heavily on high-profile premieres and TV spend, with marketing reported in the mid‑$30s millions and a Prime streaming plan to follow. The release pits the First Lady documentary against Rachel McAdams’ Send Help and comes amid controversy and scrutiny of Ratner’s involvement, making its box‑office result a notable test for political‑era doc demand.