First Lady Melania Trump offered Fox News an exclusive preview of her upcoming film, MELANIA, which is scheduled for global theatrical release next month. The 104-minute film is set to open worldwide on Jan. 30, 2026, with screenings planned across North America, South America, Asia, Europe, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and other regions.
Amazon is also expected to release a related 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.”
The trailer begins with the first lady entering the U.S. Capitol Rotunda ahead of her husband’s second inauguration. Dressed in her inauguration attire, she looks into the camera and says, “Here we go again.”
The trailer cuts between scenes of the first lady and president at the inauguration, the couple standing together outside Mar-a-Lago, and behind-the-scenes footage from the inauguration that includes Baron Trump and Mrs. Trump’s father. The sequence also features images of the first lady, Air Force One, and the presidential seal.
The iconic Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer lion then appears, roaring as it fills the screen.
The trailer concludes with footage of Mrs. Trump entering a room where President Trump is standing at a podium, rehearsing a speech during a meeting.
“My proudest legacy will be that of peacemaker,” Trump said. The first lady then breaks in and says: “Peacemaker and unifier.”
The trailer includes footage of the first lady exiting a vehicle in black stiletto boots before transitioning to scenes inside the East Wing residence, where she appears in a white-and-black inaugural ball gown and smiles toward the camera. It then invites viewers to “witness history in the making.”
Additional scenes show the first lady reviewing materials with staff and participating in behind-the-scenes moments.
It cuts to a scene of Mrs. Trump asking a security detail “is it safe?” and the agent confirming “it is safe,” before the film cuts to sirens and the motorcade driving through a city.
“20 days to become first lady of the United States,” the trailer says. “Everyone wants to know,” Melania is seen saying. “So here it is.”
The trailer ends with Mrs. Trump calling “Mr. President” to say “congratulations.”
“Did you watch it?” President Trump responds over the phone.
“I did not. Yeah, I will see it on the news,” Mrs. Trump says.
Melania said that the story “has never been told, and because the subject matter is historically consequential, it was imperative for me to produce a film of the highest cinematic standard, suitable exclusively in theaters worldwide.”
“The 20 days of my life, preceding the U.S. Presidential inauguration, constitutes a rare and defining moment—one that warrants meticulous care, integrity, and uncompromising craftsmanship,” she said. “I am proud to share this very specific moment of my life—20 days of intense transition and planning—with moviegoers and fans across the globe.”
Fox reported that the first lady was involved in all aspects of the film’s production, including its creative direction, serving as a producer, and overseeing post-production marketing. Fox News Digital also reported that she took a hands-on role throughout the project.
“She is giving the audience unprecedented access to her life — and to any first lady’s life — during this 20-day period,” a source familiar with the film’s planning told the outlet.
“Marc Beckman, Mrs. Trump’s agent and exclusive senior advisor, led negotiations on her behalf with Amazon, specifically with Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, beginning on Nov. 18, 2024,” Fox reported further.
