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Melania Trump Documentary Flops in UK with Just One Ticket Sold
The $75 million film struggles to find an audience despite major marketing push
Apr. 11, 2026 at 1:14am
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The Melania Trump documentary's dismal UK debut raises questions about the film's costly investment and marketing strategy.Hamilton TodayThe highly anticipated Melania Trump documentary has sparked a social media frenzy with its underwhelming performance in UK cinemas. Despite spending $40 million on rights and $35 million on marketing, the film managed to sell just one ticket in its opening weekend, leaving many netizens in disbelief and calling it a 'flop'.
Why it matters
The film's poor reception has raised questions about the decision-making process behind such a substantial investment, with some criticizing the focus on the US market over the UK. The lack of enthusiasm in the UK has sparked a range of reactions online, with some questioning the public's interest in the project.
The details
Amazon Studios acquired the rights to the documentary and planned a grand release in over 100 UK cinemas. However, the initial response has been lukewarm, to say the least. At Vue's Islington branch in London, only one ticket was sold for the Friday afternoon screening, and two for the evening show. Other cinemas in Blackburn, Castleford, and Hamilton saw no ticket sales at all. While a handful of tickets were sold at Cineworld locations, the overall response was far from impressive.
- The film was released in UK cinemas on April 11, 2026.
The players
Amazon Studios
The production company that acquired the rights to the Melania Trump documentary.
Melania Trump
The subject of the documentary, who reportedly received a substantial sum for her participation.
What’s next
As the film continues its global release, the question remains: will it find an audience, or will it be remembered as a costly misstep?
The takeaway
The Melania Trump documentary's poor performance in the UK has sparked a range of reactions online, with some questioning the decision-making process behind the substantial investment and the film's marketing strategy, which focused primarily on the US market.
