First Lady Melania Trump is stepping back into the global spotlight with the release of MELANIA, a sweeping 104-minute cinematic film debuting in theaters worldwide on January 30, 2026. Fox News received the exclusive first preview, offering Americans an early look at what promises to be one of the most talked-about cultural releases of the election era.
The film will premiere across North and South America, Europe, Asia, Israel, the UAE, and more—underscoring the international interest surrounding the Trump family’s historic return to the White House. Amazon will also launch a companion documentary series in the following months.
“For the first time, global audiences are invited into theaters to witness this pivotal chapter unfold,” Mrs. Trump told Fox News. “This is a private, unfiltered look at the 20 days leading up to the U.S. Presidential Inauguration—my journey through family, business, and philanthropy on the path to becoming First Lady.”
The trailer, released exclusively to Fox News, opens with Mrs. Trump entering the U.S. Capitol Rotunda ahead of President Donald Trump’s second inauguration. With quiet resolve, dressed in her signature inaugural ensemble, she looks into the camera and says, “Here we go again.”
The trailer, released exclusively to Fox News, opens with Mrs. Trump entering the U.S. Capitol Rotunda ahead of President Donald Trump’s second inauguration. With quiet resolve, dressed in her signature inaugural ensemble, she looks into the camera and says, “Here we go again.”
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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at a Historic Moment
MELANIA traces the first lady’s steps in the weeks leading up to inauguration—from Trump Tower in New York City to Mar-a-Lago in Florida and behind closed doors in Washington, D.C. Insiders say Mrs. Trump envisioned the project shortly after President Trump’s 2024 victory, beginning discussions with her team that same month.
Her longtime advisor and agent Marc Beckman led negotiations with Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, starting November 18, 2024. The project drew intense interest from major studios, including Disney, Netflix, and Paramount. Ultimately, Amazon and MGM secured rights with a record-setting $40 million license deal, now the largest documentary acquisition in history.
Beckman told Fox News Digital he chose Amazon because they not only secured both the feature film and the series but also offered a full theatrical release, meeting every criterion the first lady sought.
A Film That Breaks From the Documentary Mold
Executive-produced by Melania Trump and Fernando Sulichin of New Element Media, with Brett Ratner (RatPac Entertainment) directing, the film avoids the typical documentary aesthetic. Sources say Mrs. Trump demanded a “highly cinematic” look—an elevated, polished presentation that captures the gravity of the moment and her unique perspective on public life.
The project follows the success of her 2025 memoir, Melania, which gave readers an intimate, personal look into her life, complete with never-before-seen photographs. The new film aims to extend that openness to a global audience.
A Cultural Moment Republicans Will Be Watching
As the country enters another pivotal year, MELANIA offers supporters an unprecedented, deeply personal glimpse into the woman who has become one of America’s most intriguing—and often misunderstood—public figures.
