First lady Melania Trumpis giving the public a look into her life in the weeks beforePresident Donald Trump's2025 inauguration with herhighly anticipated documentary"Melania."
The documentary, which thepresident has saidis a "must-watch," chronicles the 20 days leading up toTrump's 2025 swearing inthrough the eyes of the first lady, as she finalizes inauguration plans and transitions her family back into theWhite House, according to Amazon.
"With exclusive footage capturing critical meetings, private conversations, and never-before-seen environments, 'Melania' showcases Mrs. Trump's return to one of the world's most powerful roles," the film's synopsis says.
"Melania" is scheduled topremiere at the Trump Kennedy Centeron Thursday, Jan. 29,USA TODAY previously reported, though as of Jan. 26, the premierewas not listedon the Trump Kennedy Center website.
Ahead of the release, the first lady hosteda private White House screeningon Saturday, Jan. 24 where the president, her family and close friends saw the film in full for the first time,her outside adviser and agent Marc Beckman said.
Thefirst lady is also scheduledto ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Jan. 28 to promote the film.
Here's what to know about how to watch the upcoming documentary.
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Who directed 'Melania'?
"Melania" is directed byBrett Ratner, largely known for his work on action flicks like "Red Dragon," "X-Men: The Last Stand", and "Rush Hour."
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The film is the debut project of the first lady's new production company,Muse Films, which she announced on social media in November.
Melania Trump is back in office, accompanying her husband, President Donald Trump, during his second term in the White House as the 47th president of the United States. The first lady made many a fashion statement during Trump's first time in office, and she's continued to do that in 2025. Look back at her most noteworthy fashion moments of the year, including here at January's inauguration ceremony. The first lady donned a navy blue Adam Lippes coat and skirt with an ivory blouse, topped with a dramatic Eric Javits hat, during the festivities at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
At the Commander-in-Chief Ball the night of the inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025, Melania Trump wore a white gown with thick black ribbon made by her style adviser Herve Pierre. She paired it with a matching black choker necklace." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Melania Trump opted for a tan, three-piece Ralph Lauren suit in March to urge the passage of the Take It Down Act, which protects victims of real and deepfake "revenge pornography" by criminalizing their publication, by the Senate. She completed the look with a white collared shirt, a black tie and beige pointed-toe pumps at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on March 3, 2025." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
The first lady donned a Dior blazer with a removable scarf and matching gray skirt for President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
In delivering remarks during the International Women of Courage Award ceremony, Melania Trump chose a bold leopard-print calfskin coat by Palm Beach-based designer Milly Park on April 1, 2025, in Washington, D.C." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Melania Trump raised eyebrows after sporting Dolce and Gabbana peony-print cotton jacquard pants and pink suede Manolo Blahnik pumps while greeting guests alongside her husband at the Congressional Picnic at the White House on June 12, 2025." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
First lady Melania Trump held hands with President Donald Trump on the red carpet, choosing a black sleeveless Bottega Veneta gown with silver stilettos to take in a performance of "Les Misérables" at the Kennedy Center on June 11, 2025, in Washington, D.C." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
The first lady opted for another Adam Lippes skirt suit, this time in an ivory and navy pinstripe twill with denim Christian Louboutin pumps, for the Army's 250th anniversary parade in Washington, D.C., on June 14, 2025." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Melania Trump looked summery in an A-line white cotton poplin dress from designer Thom Browne with red and white snake print Manolo Blahnik pumps to join President Donald Trump as they arrived to sign a sweeping spending and tax legislation, known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," during a picnic with military families to mark Independence Day, at the White House on July 4, 2025." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Following up on her viral inauguration hat, Melania Trump topped her U.K. state visit look with a wide-brimmed eggplant-colored Philip Treacy hat. The first lady wore a high-neck dark gray Dior blazer and matching skirt to meet members of the Armed forces after the Beating Retreat military ceremony, at Windsor Castle on Sept. 17, 2025, during President Donald Trump's second state visit in Britain." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
For a tour of the Royal Library at Windsor Castle with Queen Camilla, Melania Trump wore a leather camel-colored Louis Vuitton skirt suit on Sept. 18, 2025." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
First lady Melania Trump donned a black blazer, matching black cigarette pants and stilettos and a white button-down shirt to deliver a statement in the Grand Foyer at the White House on Oct. 10, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The first lady announced she and Russian President Vladimir Putin have an "open channel of communication" to help reunite Ukrainian children displaced by the Russian-Ukraine war with their families." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
First lady Melania Trump nodded to the Saudi Arabian flag with an emerald green strapless Elie Saab gown for a dinner honoring Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Nov. 18, 2025." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Perhaps there's some designer under the Christmas tree? First lady Melania Trump chose winter white to welcome the official 2025 White House Christmas Tree on Nov. 24, 2025, in a white belted cashmere Dior coat, adding festive touches of red leather gloves and red-and-green plaid Manolo Blahnik pointed-toe pumps." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
As she arrived for a visit with patients and their families at Children's National Hospital on Dec. 5, 2025, in Washington, D.C., Melania Trump turned heads in a black Nour Hammour cowhair coat with red Christian Louboutin pumps. The first lady visited the hospital to celebrate the winter holiday season and read children's books to patients." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
First lady Melania Trump wore a sleeveless black wool Givenchy gown for the 48th Kennedy Center Honors on Dec. 7, 2025.Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations. If you purchase through our links, the USA Today Network may earn a commission. Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" />
See Melania Trump's noteworthy looks of 2025, from suits to bold hats
Melania Trump is back in office, accompanying her husband, President Donald Trump, during his second term in the White House as the 47th president of the United States. The first lady made many a fashion statement during Trump's first time in office, and she's continued to do that in 2025. Look back at her most noteworthy fashion moments of the year, including here at January's inauguration ceremony. The first lady donned a navy blue Adam Lippes coat and skirt with an ivory blouse, topped with adramatic Eric Javits hat, during the festivities at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
When does 'Melania' release?
"Melania" will screen exclusively inselect movie theatersworldwide starting Friday, Jan. 30.
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IsMelania Trump's documentary on streaming?
"Melania" is set to be available on Prime Video, but a specific release date has not yet been announced.
The streaming service did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for more information.
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Contributing: Zac Anderson, Kinsey Crowley, Greta Cross, USA TODAY / Bo Erickson, Reuters
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