Amazon is expanding 'Melania' to nearly 300 more theaters after a better-than-expected opening weekend

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"Melania."

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  • "Melania" is expanding to over 2,000 screens this weekend.
  • The movie earned $7 million on 1,778 screens in its opening weekend January 30.
  • The movie will have stiff competition as it will be up against the Super Bowl.

"Melania" is expanding in its second weekend in theaters.

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Melania Trump at the White House in February 2026.
Melania Trump at the White House in February 2026.

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Religious freedom group says US military members were 'pressured' by commanders to see 'Melania'

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"Melania."

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Melania Trump at the world premiere of "Melania."

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'Melania' rakes in $7 million, making it one of the highest-grossing documentaries of the last few years

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Melania Trump's Amazon-backed documentary debuted in theaters on January 30.

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Brett Ratner attends "Melania" premiere

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'Melania' isn't good. But it isn't for you, anyway.

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Blue was the surprising color of the night at Melania Trump's movie premiere. Here's what attendees wore.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Trumps, and Linda McMahon at the "Melania" premiere.

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