The upcoming Melania Trump documentary is going to some interesting lengths to make sure folks check out the movie, according to some on social media.
How do you get $50 for watching Melania?
A Craigslist ad has appeared in the Boston area asking people to attend a Melania showing in “any Boston area theatre” during the opening weekend of the film. Those who do will receive a free ticket, as well as $50 per seat occupied. The ad also specifies that people “must remain in seats” for the entirety of the movie. Whether or not the ad is real or some sort of attempt at trolling is unknown, but reports of the film’s lack of interest at the box office have been discussed for some time this past week.
According to recent reports, the film has faced a fairly small ticket turnout. The social media account EmpireCity Box Office also chimed in on Belloni’s report, noting that “almost nobody wants to play” the movie, and that the theatrical release continues to shrink.
Melania is set to have its premiere on January 30, 2026, and will premiere at the Kennedy Center before having a theatrical release. The film will also stream on Prime Video following its release, although no official streaming release has been set for the movie.
“Melania offers unprecedented access to the 20 days leading up to the 2025 Presidential Inauguration — through the eyes of the First Lady herself,” the official synopsis reads. “Step inside Melania Trump’s world as she orchestrates inauguration plans, navigates the complexities of the White House transition, and moves her family back to the Nation’s Capital.”
Melania is directed by Brett Ratner, a controversial director who was accused of sexual assault years ago. Melania is Ratner’s first directed movie since 2014’s Hercules.