‘Melania’ Opens With Strong Weekend at Box Office

The first lady’s documentary grossed $7 million in its opening weekend, achieving the strongest debut for a nonfiction film in a decade.

First Lady Melania Trump approaches the lectern to speak during the world premiere of Amazon MGM Studios' 'Melania' at the Trump Kennedy Center in Washington on Jan. 29, 2026. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images

First Lady Melania Trump’s documentary “Melania” earned more than $7 million at the domestic box office in its opening weekend, beating expectations.

It’s the largest opening for a nonfiction film in the past ten years. It surpassed Angel Studios’ 2023 release, “After Death,” which opened with $5 million, and also surpassed its own $5 million forecast, according to Deadline, a Hollywood trade publication.