Before Melania Trump’s movie, “Melania,” finishes its theatrical run, the makers have already started looking ahead. Sources claim that producers are looking forward to an early development on a follow-up film, telling Rob Shuter on Substack that, “Part two is absolutely being talked about.” Insiders add, “They see this as an ongoing story, not a one-off.”
Sequel for “Melania” movie is already in the talks — Source
Melania Trump’s “Melania” reportedly does not play like a normal one-and-done documentary. The film covers a tight window — the 20 days leading up to Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration, while also giving Melania a strong level of control as an executive producer. Besides, she signed off on major creative choices, including the final cut.
Streaming will likely decide the future
The first film, distributed by Amazon MGM Studios, became a huge hit in theaters, but then it dropped fast. Now, the real test begins with streaming. As such, a media executive told Shuter, “Streaming data tells a very different story than theatrical,” explaining, “If it performs well on Amazon Prime Video, that strengthens the case for a sequel.”
Amazon expects the documentary to land on Amazon Prime Video about three to four weeks after its January 30, 2026 theatrical debut — and if it pulls strong viewership there, it gives the studio an easier case to make for another feature-length film. This especially applies if audiences keep showing up, even when critics do not.
What the sequel could cover
Sources claim that a second film would aim for a new angle on who Melania is now and where she plans to go next, both personally and publicly.
One source described the concept as “a reintroduction, not a continuation.” Hence, the idea would explore her evolving public role, business ambitions, and how she positions herself on the world stage.
The first film mixed official moments with private scenes. This included her grief over the death of her mother, Amalija Knavs, silent family moments, and her daily involvement in inauguration planning.
A difference between reviews and viewer scores
“Melania” opened in about 2,000 theaters in the U.S. and roughly 5,000 worldwide. It reportedly earned $7 million domestically in its opening weekend, marking a strong start for a non-music documentary, even as the overall budget and marketing total reportedly climbed to about $75 million.
However, critics did not go for it. The film sits at 11% on Rotten Tomatoes from professional reviewers, while audiences told a different story with an A CinemaScore and a 99% Rotten Tomatoes Popcornmeter.
Notably, the film brought controversy with it. Reports around the deal said Amazon paid $40 million for the rights, with Melania Trump reportedly earning $28 million personally — numbers that raised eyebrows among critics and watchdogs.
A follow-up docuseries is reportedly already in development
While no one has announced an official greenlight for Melania Trump’s second theatrical movie, the broader plan looks bigger than one documentary. A three-episode follow-up docuseries is reportedly already in development as part of the original Amazon MGM deal, with expected focus on her life between New York, Palm Beach, and Washington, D.C.
Sources claim that the team hasn’t stopped thinking beyond that. An insider told Shuter, “They’re thinking bigger picture,” adding, “This isn’t over.”
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