Melania Trump Documentary Faces Poor UK Box Office Opening

• Melania Trump's documentary, set for a January 30, 2026 release, shows weak advance ticket sales in the UK.
• Vue cinema's Islington theatre in London sold only one ticket for a 3:10 PM show and two for a 6 PM screening.
• Vue CEO Tim Richards defended screening the film despite backlash, citing BBFC approval and avoiding censorship.
• The documentary, produced by Amazon with a $40 million budget, covers 20 days before Donald Trump's second inauguration.
• It faces strong competition from films like Jason Statham's Shelter and Bradley Cooper's Is This Thing On?.

Why It Matters: Melania Trump's documentary is struggling with advance ticket sales in the UK, despite a global release plan.