Melania Trump was a bit of a cipher during her husband’s first presidential term from 2017 to 2020. She famously didn’t move to the White House initially, choosing instead to live in New York City at Trump Tower, so their son, Barron, could complete the school year. Rumors from the Left persisted that she was some sort of captured woman who desperately wanted out of the marriage but felt unable to flee.
The silliness reached such a silly point that the “Free Melania” meme became a thing.
Keep on listening, Melania. You shall be free one day #freemelania #savemelania #helpher pic.twitter.com/AQub7DsUlg
— FreeMelania (@FreeMelaniaNow) January 26, 2017
Oh, how things have changed. The First Lady is regularly seen in public with her husband, often beaming, she’s involved in world affairs and wrote a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin imploring him to think of the children’s lives he’s ruining as he prosecutes his endless war on Ukraine, and she’s written a best-selling memoir.
Now, she’s made a movie — and the trailer is smokin'. Rather than sounding like a despondent, bitter, powerless wife, she comes across as a fiery, in-charge, focused woman on a mission:
The 104-minute film is set to hit theaters globally on Jan. 30, 2026, appearing in theaters across North America, South America, Asia, Europe, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and more. Amazon will also launch a documentary series in the coming months.
"History is set in motion during the 20 days of my life prior to the U.S. Presidential Inauguration," the first lady told Fox News. "For the first time, global audiences are invited into theaters to witness this pivotal chapter unfold—a private, unfiltered look as I navigate family, business, and philanthropy on my remarkable journey to becoming First Lady of the United States of America."
Watch:
MELANIA, the film, exclusively in theaters worldwide on January 30th, 2026. pic.twitter.com/n2kloQ4JwW
— MELANIA TRUMP (@MELANIATRUMP) December 17, 2025
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If this is a woman who hates her husband and despises being the First Lady, she’s doing a helluva job hiding it:
The trailer jumps from the first lady and president at the inauguration; to standing together outside of Mar-a-Lago; behind-the-scenes of the inauguration showing Baron Trump and Mrs. Trump’s father; to a series of images of the first lady; Air Force One; the presidential seal and more.
The infamous Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) lion roars and takes over the screen.
The trailer then shows Mrs. Trump entering a room where President Trump stands at a podium during a meeting and is rehearsing a speech.
"My proudest legacy will be that of peacemaker," Trump said.
The first lady breaks in and says: "Peacemaker and unifier."
"Everyone wants to know," Melania says. "So here it is." Indeed.
The movie, directed by Hollywood veteran Brett Ratner (Rush Hour, X‑Men: The Last Stand) and produced by Amazon MGM Studios, opens worldwide on January 30. Grab the popcorn.
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