Melania Trump Docuseries Set for Prime Video Release
Prime Video will premiere Melania, The Series on Nov. 20. Amazon released the trailer Friday.
- 2 episodes: "Family & Trust" and "Pride & Honor."
- Brett Ratner directed both episodes, as he did the film.
- Melania Trump and Marc Beckman serve as executive producers.
- In the trailer, she calls media gossip "noise."
Why it matters: The series follows a film that lost money for Amazon. It grossed about $16.6 million against a reported $40 million rights fee and $35 million marketing spend.
- Amazon's press release calls the film a historic success.
- Members of Congress accused Amazon of a pay-to-play arrangement.
How 14 sources split on this story
Where they split: Outlets agree on the release facts but differ on whether the original film's business performance is the main story.
Center coverage, 2 sources: The center treats it as a standard release announcement, noting the film's box-office losses alongside the trailer.
Left coverage, 7 sources: The left frames the series as a follow-up to a costly flop, raising questions about Amazon's motives toward the Trump administration.
What’s next: Both episodes debut on Prime Video on Nov. 20.
- The footage covers the days right after the 2025 inauguration.
- Will the series draw a larger audience than the theatrical film did?
- How much of Amazon's $75 million deal went to Melania Trump personally?
