*Who's gonna go see "Melania"?

[+ BOZO T CLOWN]

She is not just a gorgeous face and body but an incredible woman with brains to match. 
In spite of the media’s best efforts, people love her. She makes the American people proud.

It never ceases to amaze Bozo how some gay men are intimidated by both beautiful women and powerful women.

As for box office sales, this from (left-wing) Deadline:

"This brings us to Amazon MGM Studios’ $40M licensed documentary Melania, which is gaining steam in presales, we hear, with around $1M indicating a $5M-plus debut at 1,500 sites — potentially the best for a doc in a decade, besting Angel Studios’ After Death ($5M). Comps are right-wing movies like Matt Walsh’s Am I Racist?, which opened to $4.5M in 2024 and finaled around $12M in U.S./Canada. This Brett Ratner-directed intimate look at the First Lady in the 20 days leading up to the 2025 inauguration isn’t a movie that’s meant to pop in NYC and LA, rather it’s poised to overindex in right-leaning hubs like Houston, Phoenix, Orlando and Miami as well as rural areas with populations under 500K. Any success of the pic is geo-centric. The window is well beyond 10 days, we understand. So far, per distribution sources, presales seem organic: There’s no sense that MAGA groups are snapping up tickets in bulk a la Angel Studios with right-wing groups and Sound of Freedom."

https://deadline.com/2026/01/send-help-iron-lung-melania-box-office-preview-1236700234/

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[+ Travis69]

3 minutes ago, BOZO T CLOWN said:

She is not just a gorgeous face and body but an incredible woman with brains to match. 
In spite of the media’s best efforts, people love her. She makes the American people proud.

It never ceases to amaze Bozo how some gay men are intimidated by both beautiful women and powerful women.

As for box office sales, this from (left-wing) Deadline:

"This brings us to Amazon MGM Studios’ $40M licensed documentary Melania, which is gaining steam in presales, we hear, with around $1M indicating a $5M-plus debut at 1,500 sites — potentially the best for a doc in a decade, besting Angel Studios’ After Death ($5M). Comps are right-wing movies like Matt Walsh’s Am I Racist?, which opened to $4.5M in 2024 and finaled around $12M in U.S./Canada. This Brett Ratner-directed intimate look at the First Lady in the 20 days leading up to the 2025 inauguration isn’t a movie that’s meant to pop in NYC and LA, rather it’s poised to overindex in right-leaning hubs like Houston, Phoenix, Orlando and Miami as well as rural areas with populations under 500K. Any success of the pic is geo-centric. The window is well beyond 10 days, we understand. So far, per distribution sources, presales seem organic: There’s no sense that MAGA groups are snapping up tickets in bulk a la Angel Studios with right-wing groups and Sound of Freedom."

https://deadline.com/2026/01/send-help-iron-lung-melania-box-office-preview-1236700234/

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In the sequel Irene Ryan from the Beverly Hillbillies will rise from the dead and play the Melania part.

[+ glutes]

UK cinema chain Vue's will premier "Melania" at 3:10 p.m. at its flagship Islington theater in London, but so far only one person has bought a ticket and just two tickets have sold for a 6 p.m. showing – undercutting President Donald Trump's hype claims, reported LBC.

https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/melania-documentary-uk-cinema-tickets-trump-5HjdRNC_2/

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[d.anders]

In my long life, I have never seen or experienced the avalanche of social media laughter and disdain befallen a famous-person-subject of a documentary. Not just an extreme joke in America, but around the globe. It truly is amazing. If it were me, I wouldn't be able to leave the house, or ever show my face in public again.

I don't think Melania cares, because she got what she wanted: money, and a lot of it. With this, and her re-negotiated pre-nup before returning to the White House, she and her blood family are set for life. Laughing all the way to the bank has a way of shielding one from public ridicule, especially if you are a narcissist.

[BuffaloKyle]

4 hours ago, glutes said:

UK cinema chain Vue's will premier "Melania" at 3:10 p.m. at its flagship Islington theater in London, but so far only one person has bought a ticket and just two tickets have sold for a 6 p.m. showing – undercutting President Donald Trump's hype claims, reported LBC.

https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/melania-documentary-uk-cinema-tickets-trump-5HjdRNC_2/

Honestly why would anyone in the UK want to see a documentary about the US President's wife? No matter who it is.

[samhexum]

20 minutes ago, d.anders said:

If it were me, I wouldn't be able to leave the house, or ever show my face in public again.

So... you're predicting business as usual for Melania?

[+ glutes]

On 1/27/2026 at 4:57 AM, BOZO T CLOWN said:

After going to the movie locally, Bozo will going to a midnight Melania party on Friday. They are being held all over the country. 
Bozo 💓 Melania.
https://www.melaniatrump.com/

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Can you tell us where these happening parties will be Bozers?

And post some pics of the soirée you will be attending.

[+ BOZO T CLOWN]

12 hours ago, d.anders said:

In my long life, I have never seen or experienced the avalanche of social media laughter and disdain befallen a famous-person-subject of a documentary. Not just an extreme joke in America, but around the globe. It truly is amazing. If it were me, I wouldn't be able to leave the house, or ever show my face in public again.

I don't think Melania cares, because she got what she wanted: money, and a lot of it. With this, and her re-negotiated pre-nup before returning to the White House, she and her blood family are set for life. Laughing all the way to the bank has a way of shielding one from public ridicule, especially if you are a narcissist.

Your comment speaks more to the social media you choose to peruse than it does to anything about Melania's popularity. The sites that Bozo reads are bereft of such idiotic blather and nonsense.
America hasn't seen a First Lady with this much  class, glamour, dignity, and beauty since Jackie O.
Melania is on a record-breaking box office pace to surpass any previous documentary. 

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[mike carey]

Gentlemen, please limit your comments to the movie itself and reviews of it, and avoid commenting on the people portrayed in it.

[craigville beach]

3 hours ago, BOZO T CLOWN said:

Your comment speaks more to the social media you choose to peruse than it does to anything about Melania's popularity. The sites that Bozo reads are bereft of such idiotic blather and nonsense.
America hasn't seen a First Lady with this much  class, glamour, dignity, and beauty since Jackie O.
Melania is on a record-breaking box office pace to surpass any previous documentary. 

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i think people are being to cruel, they need to back off a bit.   after all this is her first film that has been released to the public ...........with her clothes on 

[+ FrankR]

1 hour ago, craigville beach said:

i think people are being to cruel, they need to back off a bit.   after all this is her first film that has been released to the public ...........with her clothes on 

Actually I believe she had a brief cameo in Zoolander.  So this is the second film.

[dutchal]

5 hours ago, BOZO T CLOWN said:

Melania is on a record-breaking box office pace to surpass any previous documentary. 

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I call B.S.  Estimated first weekend box office is in the range of $1 million.  This is pathetically less than the most successful documentary in history:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson's_This_Is_It

[d.anders]

As Jimmy LuSaque always says in Hacks, "Not good!"

 

[+ JEC]

I'd sooner open a vein 🙄

[+ jeezopete]

In answer to the topic question, apparently a lot of invited guests chose NOT to see the premiere:

[+ BOZO T CLOWN]

1 hour ago, jeezopete said:

In answer to the topic question, apparently a lot of invited guests chose NOT to see the premiere:

And your point. is? There are literally hundreds of cabinet, sub-cabinet, federal agency heads, etc. This was a movie preview of a documentary of 20 days in the life of the First Lady. Not the Inaugural Ball. And it was sub-freezing temps in DC last night. Those who weren't there will see it another time or watch it on Netflix.
Also, you should check your fake news source. According to Newsweek, Pam Bondi, Sean Duffy and Kash Patel were all in attendance last night at the Trump-Kennedy Center,
This thread topic is "Who's gonna go see Melania?" According to Newsweek,  "a heavy contingent of administration officials" were in attendance.

https://www.newsweek.com/who-did-didnt-attend-melania-trump-premiere-barron-skips-11441332

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[+ Lucky]

Google:

The documentary Melania, released on January 30, 2026, is underperforming significantly, with opening weekend projections of only $1–5 million against a reported $40 million acquisition cost and $35 million marketing budget by Amazon. The film is facing very low attendance, with many theaters seeing nearly empty screenings. 

• Weak Sales: Reports indicate, for example, that the Boston Common Theater sold under 20 tickets for its opening day. In the UK, chain Vue reported "soft" sales, and in South Africa, the distributor canceled the release.
• Failed Projections: Despite claims of high demand, early ticket data suggested a "massive bomb," with only two U.S. screenings reported as sold out in a survey of over 1,000.
• High Costs: Amazon MGM Studios spent heavily on the project ($75 million total).
• Regional Variance: While sales are very low, some stronger demand was noted in conservative areas, such as Houston, Texas, and parts of Florida. 

The film, directed by Brett Ratner, covers the 20 days leading up to the inauguration and is available in theaters and on Amazon Prime. 

 

I think I will rewatch Heated Rivalry instead!

[+ jeezopete]

43 minutes ago, BOZO T CLOWN said:

Those who weren't there will see it another time or watch it on Netflix.

Soooo.... Amazon MGM is selling the streaming rights to their competitor Netflix? I must have missed that news release. I will sure be looking for the source of that announcement. That's huge!

[samhexum]

26 minutes ago, Lucky said:

I think I will rewatch Heated Rivalry instead!

surely you mean in addition to (I know, I know... don't call you Shirley!)

3 minutes ago, jeezopete said:

Soooo.... Amazon MGM is selling the streaming rights to their competitor Netflix? 

surely you mean the steaming rights (I know, I know... don't call you Shirley!)

[jeezifonly]

It seems her Big Opening wasn't very Splashy. 

[d.anders]

1 hour ago, Lucky said:

Google:

The documentary Melania, released on January 30, 2026, is underperforming significantly, with opening weekend projections of only $1–5 million against a reported $40 million acquisition cost and $35 million marketing budget by Amazon. The film is facing very low attendance, with many theaters seeing nearly empty screenings. 

It's not just Google. There are so many "movie numbers" guys on YouTube. Variety has stiff competition these days. They are all reporting what a financial disaster this film is. Everyone is talking about Bezos, the financial insanity, and what does it all mean. Some people are boycotting Amazon to show their disgust with the flagrant spending. Lots of analysts are concerned about the bandied term "curry favor."

Clearly, Bezos could care less about any loss. 

I've seen interesting commentary from a few non-biased reporters (hard to find these days). The gist seems to be, left voters have absolutely no interest whatsoever, while most right voters appreciate her as the wife, but don't show much interest, either. They care much more about him than they do her. Makes sense to me, since many people say they can't understand her when she does speak. LOL. I always find that comment funny.

[+ glutes]

I find this Forbes article gives a fair assessment of "Melania":

https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2026/01/30/melania-movie-roasted-as-propaganda-by-critics-in-first-reviews/

[+ glutes]

And from USA Today:

The "Melania" movie, directed by Brett Ratner and chronicling 20 days leading up to Melania Trump’s return to the White House, currently holds a Rotten Tomatoes score of 10%. This score reflects generally unfavorable reviews from critics, with the documentary being described as overly flattering and failing to provide new insights into Melania Trump’s life.

The initial reviews highlight that most critics have rated the film between 1 and 1.5 out of 4 or 5 stars, with some noting that the documentary serves more as a carefully managed image piece than an in-depth exploration of its subject. Despite its high-profile premiere at the Trump-Kennedy Center, reviews from major outlets such as Variety and The Hollywood Reporter emphasize the lack of revelations and emotional disconnect in the film. This negative reception is echoed widely, establishing the movie’s low rating shortly after its cinematic debut.

[Bargara Leatherboy]

It has been reported in Australia that cinemas are showing this movie to totally empty cinema's.

A reporter bought a ticket and reported that there were 2 people in the cinema including him - and he said he only bought the ticket and attended in a professional sense.

I predict a total disaster at the box office - the only glimmer of hope will be in the USA heartland where people are still brainwashed that the current President is the answer to all the worlds problems.

I live in Australia and all I have seen is alienating USA from the rest of the world

[+ glutes]

From my neighbor:

"If you only see one film this year about a heartless. gold-digging liar with a fraudulent visa that married a disgusting murderous, child-raping, fascist conman that she met through his sex-trafficking pedophile best friend, produced and distributed by a traitorous billionaire oligarch, directed by a genocidal serial harasser, that 2/3 of the crew asked that their names be taken off the credits. 

Don't make it this one!"