Melania is an upcoming American documentary film directed by Brett Ratner, offering an intimate look at First Lady Melania Trump during the 20 days leading up to her husband Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration in 2025. The film, produced by Melania Trump alongside Brett Ratner and others, provides exclusive behind-the-scenes access to her role in orchestrating inauguration plans, navigating the White House transition, and reuniting her family in Washington, D.C.
Release Date: The documentary will premiere in theaters worldwide on January 30, 2026, with a special pre-release screening at the Trump Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on January 29, 2026.
Where to Watch: It will be available in select movie theaters across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Israel, and the UAE. After its theatrical run, the film will be released on Amazon Prime Video.
Director & Production: Directed by Brett Ratner, the film is produced by Muse Films, New Element Media, and RatPac Entertainment, and distributed by Amazon MGM Studios.
Runtime & Rating: The film is 104 minutes long and rated PG.
Controversy & Context: The project has drawn attention due to Ratner’s past allegations of sexual misconduct in 2017 and a recent Epstein Files photo release. The film was acquired by Amazon for a reported $40 million, marking one of the largest deals for a political documentary.
The trailer, released in December 2025, features Melania saying, “Here we go again,” and includes footage of her private moments, public duties, and reflections on her life as a model and First Lady. The film is also being released with Spanish subtitles and is available in Spain.
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Melania Trump
Fernando Sulichin
Marc Beckman
Melania Trump