Melania Trump unveils trailer for documentary premiering in January

First Lady Melania Trump released the trailer for her documentary film "MELANIA" on Wednesday, chronicling the 20 days preceding President Donald Trump's January 2025 inauguration, with the 104-minute film set for global theatrical release on January 30, 2026.foxnews+2

Amazon acquired the rights for $40 million—the largest documentary deal in history—after outbidding Disney, Netflix, and Paramount, and will follow the theatrical release with a companion documentary series.foxnews+2

Trump served as executive producer and was involved "in every aspect" of the film, which provides behind-the-scenes access to her life during the transition period between Mar-a-Lago, Trump Tower, and Washington, D.C.foxnews+1

First Lady Melania Trump unveiled the official trailer for her documentary film "MELANIA" on Wednesday, offering the first public glimpse of the project ahead of its January 30 theatrical release worldwide.foxnews+4

Fox News received exclusive access to the trailer, which opens with Trump entering the U.S. Capitol rotunda for her husband's second inauguration, dressed in her navy Adam Lippes outfit. "Here we go again," she says to the camera in the opening scene.indiatoday+3

The 104-minute film chronicles the 20 days leading up to President Donald Trump's January 20, 2025 inauguration. Amazon Amazon.com, Inc. MGM Studios acquired the rights for $40 million in what has been described as the largest documentary deal in history.israelhayom+5

Behind-the-Scenes Access

The documentary provides what Amazon MGM calls "unprecedented access" to Trump's life during the transition period, following her between Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Trump Tower in Manhattan, and Washington, D.C.. The trailer features behind-the-scenes footage including preparations for the inaugural ball, the creation of her official portrait, and family moments with son Barron Trump and her father.foxnews+3

In one scene, Trump listens as the president rehearses his inaugural address. "My proudest legacy will be that of peacemaker," he says, to which she responds, "Peacemaker and unifier". The trailer concludes with a phone conversation where she tells him, "Hi, Mr. President, congratulations," and when asked if she watched the election results, replies, "I did not. Yeah, I will see it on the news".variety+4

Production Details

Trump served as executive producer and was involved "in every aspect" of the film's production, from creative vision to post-production marketing, according to sources familiar with the project. The documentary is directed by Brett Ratner, whose involvement marks his return to major Hollywood projects after facing sexual misconduct allegations in 2017, which he has denied.foxnews+4

Marc Beckman, Trump's agent and senior advisor, led negotiations with Amazon CEO Andy Jassy beginning November 18, 2024. Disney, Netflix, and Paramount also competed for the rights before Amazon secured the deal.israelhayom+1

The film will be released exclusively in theaters before becoming available on Prime Video. Amazon will also release a three-part docuseries following the theatrical premiere.variety+3

Trump announced in November the formation of her production company, Muse Films, which is associated with the project.newsweek+1

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