Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Melania Documentary Opens Strong in US
A documentary about Melania Trump had a big opening in the US, making over $8 million in its first weekend.
It premiered in Washington DC, and President Donald Trump was there to watch it.
The director, Brett Ratner, has not made a movie in a long time and was accused of wrongdoing in the past.
Many people in the crew did not want their names on the film.
Ratner hopes this documentary will help him return to Hollywood and might direct a new Rush Hour movie next.
Melania documentary opens with $8 million or more in North America.
Premiered in Washington DC with President Donald Trump in attendance.
Director Brett Ratner, accused in the MeToo movement, aims for a Hollywood comeback.
Two-thirds of the crew did not want their names attached to the film.
Ratner is considered for directing Rush Hour 4.
- Who
- Melania Trump, Donald Trump, Brett Ratner
- What
- Documentary premiere
- When
- Opening weekend
- Where
- Washington DC, Kennedy Center
- Why
- Brett Ratner's comeback attempt
- Opening Weekend
- $8 million or more
- Director
- Brett Ratner
- Premiere Location
- Washington DC, Kennedy Center
- President's Attendance
- Donald Trump
- Director's Last Film
- 2014
- Potential Future Project
- Rush Hour 4
