Melania Vanishes From Box Office Charts After Just 4 Weeks Melania Trump’s documentary, which chronicled her time as first lady, has disappeared from domestic box office charts just four weeks after its release. Despite initial praise from the Trump campaign, the film failed to attract widespread audiences, with its earnings falling far short of expectations. The documentary, produced by Amazon MGM, was released on January 30, 2026, and earned approximately $7 million in its opening weekend. However, by the end of its theatrical run, it had grossed around $16.2 million domestically and an additional $187,000 internationally. The film’s box office performance was overshadowed by its limited international reach. It was pulled from South Africa before its scheduled release and struggled in the United Kingdom, where it was no longer showing as of February. Critics and audiences reacted sharply to the documentary, with its critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes at a dismal 11 percent. Meanwhile, audience approval stood at 98 percent, highlighting a stark divide in reception. The film was also accused of being review-bombed online before its release, with some users flooding platforms like Letterboxd with negative critiques. Amazon MGM spent $40 million to acquire the documentary and an additional $35 million on marketing, yet its earnings did not justify the investment. The film’s director, Brett Ratner, faced scrutiny over his involvement in the Epstein files, and the production team was criticized for using musical numbers without permission. Posters for the film were also vandalized, with reports of “extensive and severe” damage. Despite its financial underperformance, the documentary remains available for streaming on Amazon.#melania_trump #amazon_mgm #brett_ratner #rottent_tomatoes #letterboxd
