US EditionMelania Trump Launches Production Company Ahead of Controversial Amazon Doc
- On Friday, First Lady Melania Trump launched Muse Films and unveiled her documentary MELANIA, which will have a global theatrical release on January 30, 2026.
- Promotional materials indicate the film follows the 20 days leading up to the 2025 presidential inauguration, offering an intimate look at Melania Trump's First Lady role and responsibilities in Muse Films' debut.
- Amazon MGM Studios reportedly paid $40 million for exclusive rights, including a two-to-three-episode docuseries with Melania Trump as executive producer; the film is directed by Brett Ratner, who denies sexual misconduct allegations.
- The licensing fee sparked criticism that Amazon and Jeff Bezos are cozying up to the Trump administration, with reporting saying Melania Trump could earn $28 million and Bezos and Lauren Sanchez donated $1 million to the inaugural fund.
- Muse Films' exact role remains unclear, with no other announced projects, while the film will have a limited theatrical run before streaming on Prime Video.
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San Diego Union Tribune
Melania Trump launches production company ahead of controversial Amazon doc
First Lady Melania Trump announced on Friday that she’s launched her own production company, “Muse Films,” ahead of the release of a controversial Amazon documentary billed to focus on her life as she prepared to return to the White House alongside her husband, President Trump. “PRESENTING: MUSE FILMS, my new production company,” she wrote on X. “MELANIA, the film, exclusively in theaters worldwide” on Jan. 30. The announcement was posted alongs…
Washington Examiner
DailyTruthReportMelania Trump launches new production company with first film release in January
First Lady Melania Trump on Friday announced the release date of her documentary, along with the launch of her own production company backing it. “PRESENTING: MUSE FILMS My new production company. MELANIA, the film, exclusively in theaters worldwide on January 30th, 2026,” Trump wrote on X. PRESENTING: MUSE FILMS My new production company.MELANIA, the film, exclusively in theaters worldwide on January 30th, 2026. pic.twitter.com/JgdG1vnOrC— MEL…
Melania Trump Launches Production Company Using Secret Service Code Name, Ahead of Documentary Release
First Lady Melania Trump launched her new production company, Muse Films, which she named after her former Secret Service code name. Along with the production company, Trump said that her documentary “Melania” is set to hit theaters “worldwide” on Jan. 30, 2026. The film is being directed by Brett Ratner and will be followed by an exclusive run on Amazon’s Prime Video. “PRESENTING: MUSE FILMS My new production company. MELANIA, the film, exclus…
Melania Trump Launches Production Company As Her Documentary Release Date Nears
First Lady Melania Trump said Friday that she has launched a production company, Muse Films, news that comes ahead of the release of an Amazon MGM Studios feature documentary about her. The doc, titled Melania, is being directed by Brett Ratner and will hit theaters January 30 in the U.S. and select international territories. That […]
Melania Trump launches Muse Films, unveils global 2026 documentary release
Melania Trump launched her new production company, Muse Films, while promoting MELANIA, a documentary about her life. The film, backed by Amazon MGM for $40 million, will release globally on January 30, 2026.
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