"Amazon MGM Studios acquired distribution rights for a reported $40 million, an eye-popping figure for a politically connected documentary. Some noted that Amazon may be trying to reset its relationship with Trump after years of public feuding, especially given that the president has expressed animosity toward the company and its founder, Jeff Bezos, who also owns The Washington Post, in the past."
"MELANIA reportedly focuses on the 20 days leading up to the 2025 inauguration, following Trump as she prepares the East Wing, organizes the First Lady's office, and navigates her family's return to public life. President Trump and their son Barron both appear in the film. The project is directed by Brett Ratner, the Hollywood filmmaker whose career largely stalled after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct in 2017."
Melania Trump launched a production company called Muse Films timed with the documentary MELANIA, scheduled for theatrical release on January 30, 2026. Amazon MGM Studios acquired distribution rights for a reported $40 million. The film follows Trump during the 20 days before the 2025 inauguration as she prepares the East Wing, organizes the First Lady's office, and navigates her family's return to public life, with President Trump and Barron appearing. The project is directed by Brett Ratner, whose career stalled after sexual misconduct accusations in 2017. The first lady is credited as an executive producer, and Muse Films' formal production role remains unclear.
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