In the wake of a slew of artist cancellations, Kennedy Center leadership says it wants to book "performers who aren't political." Apparently, that ethos doesn't extend to its film programming, as the Washington, DC venue is set to host the premiere of a new Melania Trump documentary on January 29th. The film, simply titled Melania, will be released in theaters worldwide by Amazon MGM on January 30th, 2026, reportedly as part of a $40 million licensing deal.
It's been almost 50 years since Star Wars changed the face of science fiction, and though the saga has made major strides in some areas, it's been woefully stagnant in others. Star Wars is one of several franchises that seem more enamored with milking nostalgia than pushing for innovation, which makes the return of something like Spaceballs both timely and ironic.