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Scroll below for everything to know about the documentary.\n<\/p>\n
What Is \u2018Melania\u2019 About?<\/h2>\n
\u201cStep inside Melania Trump\u2019s world as she orchestrates inauguration plans, navigates the complexities of the White House transition and moves her family back to the Nation\u2019s Capital,\u201d the official synopsis of the film says. \u201cWith exclusive footage capturing critical meetings, private conversations, and never-before-seen environments, MELANIA showcases Mrs. Trump\u2019s return to one of the world\u2019s most powerful roles.\u201d<\/p>\n
Who Directed \u2018Melania\u2019?<\/h2>\n
The film was directed by Brett Ratner<\/strong>. Ratner and Melania also produced the doc along with Fernando Sulichin<\/strong> and Marc Beckman<\/strong>.<\/p>\nAhead of Melania<\/em>\u2018s theatrical release, Beckman revealed Ratner had \u201cremarkable\u201d access to the first lady.<\/p>\n\u201cThere were behind-the-scenes meetings,\u201d he told The Los Angeles Times<\/em><\/a> in January 2026. \u201cShe\u2019s a very private person and for the first time she was allowing the cameras to cover her, her family, her philanthropy and of course her business endeavors.\u201d<\/p>\nRatner\u2019s past works include Rush Hour<\/em>, The Family Man<\/em> and X-Men: The Last Stand<\/em>.<\/p>\nThe director was previously accused of sexual misconduct in November 2017 by multiple women at the height of the #MeToo movement, including Olivia Munn<\/strong> and Natasha Henstridge<\/strong>. He denied the allegations. Warner Bros. subsequently cut ties with Ratner, choosing not to renew their contract with his production company.<\/p>\nWhat Happens in the Trailer for \u2018Melania\u2019?<\/h2>\n
A trailer for the documentary was released in December 2025, featuring several clips of Melania attending meetings and photo calls, jet-setting across the globe, interacting with her husband and their son, Barron Trump<\/strong>, and more behind-the-scenes moments.<\/p>\n\u201cHere we go again,\u201d she says to the camera while sporting the now-famous wide-brimmed black hat she wore to Donald\u2019s inauguration. Other clips tease the design process of some of her wardrobe pieces, including the black and white gown she wore to the inaugural ball in January 2025.<\/p>\n
\u201cEveryone wants to know, so here it is,\u201d Melania says in a narration toward the end of the trailer before she is heard speaking on the phone with her husband.<\/p>\n\n![\"GettyImages-2250010174\"](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GettyImages-2250010174-what-to-know-about-melania-trump-documentary-directed-by-brett-ratner.jpg?w=1000&quality=86&strip=all\")
<\/div>Alex WROBLEWSKI \/ AFP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nA Screening of \u2018Melania\u2019 Was Held at the White House<\/h2>\n
Melania debuted at the White House in January 2026 with a screening for an audience including Ratner, Mike Tyson<\/strong>, Queen Rania of Jordan<\/strong>, Zoom CEO Eric Yuan<\/strong>, Apple CEO Tim Cook<\/strong>, photographer Ellen von Unwerth<\/strong>, author Tony Robbins<\/strong>, Charlie Kirk\u2019s widow, Erika Kirk<\/strong>, and Amazon executives Mike Hopkins and Andy Jassy<\/strong>, according to The Hollywood Reporter<\/em><\/a>. Barron also attended the screening, per the outlet.<\/p>\nScreening attendees were given popcorn in black and white boxes, cookies bearing Melania\u2019s name, collectable tickets from the screening that were framed and a limited-edition version of her 2024 book, Melania<\/em>.<\/p>\nFollowing the screening, Melania shared a reflective post via X.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am deeply humbled to have been surrounded by an inspiring room of friends, family, and cultural iconoclasts at the White House last night,\u201d she wrote. \u201cEach of these individuals each brought their unique vision to the world, making a lasting impression.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Ahead of Melania<\/em>\u2018s theatrical release, Beckman revealed Ratner had \u201cremarkable\u201d access to the first lady.<\/p>\n \u201cThere were behind-the-scenes meetings,\u201d he told The Los Angeles Times<\/em><\/a> in January 2026. \u201cShe\u2019s a very private person and for the first time she was allowing the cameras to cover her, her family, her philanthropy and of course her business endeavors.\u201d<\/p>\n Ratner\u2019s past works include Rush Hour<\/em>, The Family Man<\/em> and X-Men: The Last Stand<\/em>.<\/p>\n The director was previously accused of sexual misconduct in November 2017 by multiple women at the height of the #MeToo movement, including Olivia Munn<\/strong> and Natasha Henstridge<\/strong>. He denied the allegations. Warner Bros. subsequently cut ties with Ratner, choosing not to renew their contract with his production company.<\/p>\n A trailer for the documentary was released in December 2025, featuring several clips of Melania attending meetings and photo calls, jet-setting across the globe, interacting with her husband and their son, Barron Trump<\/strong>, and more behind-the-scenes moments.<\/p>\n \u201cHere we go again,\u201d she says to the camera while sporting the now-famous wide-brimmed black hat she wore to Donald\u2019s inauguration. Other clips tease the design process of some of her wardrobe pieces, including the black and white gown she wore to the inaugural ball in January 2025.<\/p>\n \u201cEveryone wants to know, so here it is,\u201d Melania says in a narration toward the end of the trailer before she is heard speaking on the phone with her husband.<\/p>\n Melania debuted at the White House in January 2026 with a screening for an audience including Ratner, Mike Tyson<\/strong>, Queen Rania of Jordan<\/strong>, Zoom CEO Eric Yuan<\/strong>, Apple CEO Tim Cook<\/strong>, photographer Ellen von Unwerth<\/strong>, author Tony Robbins<\/strong>, Charlie Kirk\u2019s widow, Erika Kirk<\/strong>, and Amazon executives Mike Hopkins and Andy Jassy<\/strong>, according to The Hollywood Reporter<\/em><\/a>. Barron also attended the screening, per the outlet.<\/p>\n Screening attendees were given popcorn in black and white boxes, cookies bearing Melania\u2019s name, collectable tickets from the screening that were framed and a limited-edition version of her 2024 book, Melania<\/em>.<\/p>\n Following the screening, Melania shared a reflective post via X.<\/p>\n \u201cI am deeply humbled to have been surrounded by an inspiring room of friends, family, and cultural iconoclasts at the White House last night,\u201d she wrote. \u201cEach of these individuals each brought their unique vision to the world, making a lasting impression.\u201d<\/p>\nWhat Happens in the Trailer for \u2018Melania\u2019?<\/h2>\n
<\/div>A Screening of \u2018Melania\u2019 Was Held at the White House<\/h2>\n