It was a busy weekend at the box office, with several new releases drawing attention. Among them was Melania, a documentary focused on Melania Trump. Pre-release projections estimated a modest opening, but the film reportedly earned about $7 million, surpassing some expectations for a documentary. Reports also note that Amazon invested significantly in acquisition and marketing, which shapes how success is evaluated in context.

Reception for the film has varied widely across platforms. Aggregator sites show a large gap between some critic scores and some audience ratings. On Rotten Tomatoes, published reports describe a low critic score alongside a very high audience score. On Metacritic, the film has a low average from critics and a low user score. On IMDb, user ratings have been reported as particularly low compared to many titles on the platform. Rankings on these sites can shift over time as more ratings are submitted.

Some observers point out that certain platforms allow users to rate titles without verifying a ticket purchase. This can sometimes lead to rating swings driven by strong opinions, coordinated campaigns, or broader public sentiment. At the same time, verified-review systems on some sites link ratings to ticket purchases, which can influence how audience scores are interpreted. In general, online ratings reflect a mix of viewer reactions and platform-specific features.

Looking ahead, the film’s second-weekend performance will offer more insight into its staying power. Documentaries can see early interest from motivated audiences, with later weeks depending more on broader appeal and word of mouth. Regardless of the debate around ratings, the film’s opening shows that it has attracted attention, while its longer-term performance will help determine its overall commercial impact.