Melania Trump Documentary Breaks Record For The Lowest-Rated Movie Of All Time On IMDb

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I was really surprised to hear about the new Melania Trump documentary, simply titled Melania. Apparently, it’s gotten some pretty negative attention – it’s now the lowest-rated movie ever on IMDb! The film, directed by Brett Ratner, dives into her life, especially her time as First Lady and her relationship with Donald Trump. It actually came out in theaters this past weekend, starting on January 30th, but it doesn’t seem to be doing well with viewers.

The film’s release marked a shift for Trump, who was increasingly involved in media production. She both produced and appeared in the documentary, which was also the inaugural project from her new production company, Muse Films. Trump launched Muse Films late last year, and its future plans beyond this film remain unknown.

The movie Melania has reached a disappointing milestone: it’s now the lowest-rated film ever on IMDb. Currently, it has an average rating of just 1.3 out of 10 stars based on over 24,000 reviews. It even dropped as low as 1.1 stars, according to Complex Pop Culture.

The film Melania presented a financial risk for its distributor, Amazon MGM. With a budget of at least $40 million, it was an expensive documentary, especially considering its subject: the First Lady during a time of significant political controversy.

Okay, so here’s the deal with the new film Melania. Most movies need to earn roughly two to two-and-a-half times what it cost to make them just to cover their expenses. Considering its budget, that means Melania is looking at needing around $100 million at the box office to avoid being considered a flop. It’s a pretty high hurdle, honestly.

The film had a decent opening weekend, earning $8.1 million – the best opening for a documentary in five years. However, while a strong start for a documentary, that amount isn’t nearly enough for the film to reach the $100 million mark overall.

The movie is facing negative feedback from both audiences, like those on IMDb, and professional critics. This poor reception will likely hurt its long-term performance in theaters, and it’s expected to see a significant drop in ticket sales during its second weekend. Currently, it has a very low 10% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 20 reviews.

Despite generally positive reviews from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes – currently at 99% – the film likely won’t be a box office success. This audience approval mirrors what happened with the political film Reagan earlier this year, where audiences and critics had different opinions, but it probably won’t be enough to save Melania financially.

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2026-02-02 15:47