First Lady Melania Trump is reportedly stepping into the entertainment world with the launch of her own production company, Muse Films, announced Friday just ahead of the upcoming documentary about her life set to debut January 30, 2026.
The move signals a major new chapter for the first lady, who has kept a measured public profile but remains one of the most watched and influential women in America.
“PRESENTING: MUSE FILMS. My new production company,” Trump posted on X, adding that her documentary, MELANIA, will release exclusively in theaters worldwide on January 30. The name “Muse” is a familiar one—during Donald Trump’s first term, it served as Melania’s U.S. Secret Service codename, a detail that aligns her new venture with both her public image and her personal history. Whether the moniker is still in use today remains unknown.
The documentary has already generated intense Hollywood industry buzz, especially after Amazon MGM Studios reportedly secured distribution rights for an astonishing $40 million. For a political documentary—especially one centered on a sitting first lady—such a figure is almost unheard of. The sizable investment is prompting speculation that Amazon may be attempting to reset relations with President Trump after years of strained interactions, fueled in part by Trump’s vocal clashes with Jeff Bezos and The Washington Post.
MELANIA focuses on the consequential 20-day stretch leading up to the 2025 inauguration, offering a behind-the-scenes look as Trump prepares the East Wing, organizes her office, and guides her family back into public life. President Donald Trump and their son Barron appear in the film, giving viewers an intimate look at the first family during a pivotal moment.
The documentary is directed by Brett Ratner, a once-prominent Hollywood figure whose career stalled after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct in 2017. Ratner, who has denied all allegations, relocated to Israel following the controversy and has not released a film since Hercules in 2014. His return to the director’s chair for a project of this scale adds another layer of attention to the production.
Melania Trump is credited as an executive producer on the film. While it is unclear whether Muse Films was formally involved in the documentary’s production, the company is expected to serve as her vehicle for future film and media projects. The Wall Street Journal reports that the first lady will receive 70 percent of Amazon’s payout for the project, underscoring the scale of both her involvement and the studio’s investment.
MELANIA will premiere exclusively in theaters on January 30 before moving to Prime Video for its streaming debut, ensuring both a traditional release and a global digital audience.
With Muse Films now officially launched and a major documentary on the horizon, Melania Trump is positioning herself not only as first lady but as a media executive with substantial influence and reach—an expansion of her public role that is already making waves in both political and entertainment circles.
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