By Harshit
WASHINGTON, D.C., NOVEMBER 29, 2025
Former First Lady Melania Trump has entered the film industry with the launch of her own production company, Muse Films. The announcement came through a short social media video unveiling the brand’s minimalist black-and-gold logo—signaling Trump’s latest effort to shape her post-White House narrative through full creative control.
Muse Films will debut with Melania, a feature documentary chronicling the 20 days before her return to the White House following President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20. The film will open in theaters nationwide on January 30, before later becoming available on Amazon’s Prime Video.
According to the official logline, the documentary invites viewers to “step inside Melania Trump’s world as she orchestrates inauguration plans, navigates the complexities of the White House transition, and reenters public life with her family.” It promises “exclusive footage capturing critical meetings, private conversations, and never-before-seen environments,” framing her re-entry into public life as one of the world’s most visible roles.
A High-Profile Collaboration — With an Even Higher Profile Director
Melania Trump serves as an executive producer on the project, while Brett Ratner directs the film. Ratner, best known for the Rush Hour franchise, has been gradually re-emerging in Hollywood after facing multiple allegations of sexual harassment and assault in 2017. His return is notable in itself, as Paramount is currently developing Rush Hour 4 with Ratner and original stars Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker back on board.
Given Ratner’s past allegations and the political attention surrounding the Trump family, the collaboration is widely expected to generate intense media scrutiny. The timing also raises questions about how the film aims to frame Melania Trump’s role during a pivotal moment in American politics—and how much access the director was granted behind the scenes.
Political Timing, Industry Movement, and a Broader Media Strategy
The launch of Muse Films comes shortly after the approval of an $8 billion merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media by the Federal Communications Commission. The newly merged company is now led by David Ellison, whose family has close ties to Donald Trump. The timing of the merger’s approval and the simultaneous re-emergence of Ratner in a Trump-backed project has fueled industry chatter about the blending of political influence and entertainment-industry pipelines.
Whether by coincidence or strategic coordination, Melania Trump’s new role as a film producer arrives at a moment when the Trump family’s media footprint is expanding, not contracting. With the documentary poised for theatrical release—rather than a streaming-only rollout—it signals confidence that public interest in the former First Lady remains high.
For Melania Trump, the venture appears to be a calculated step toward reclaiming public narrative after years of low-visibility, selective appearances, and widespread speculation about her private life. Muse Films positions her not merely as a participant in historical events but as an author of how those events are presented to audiences.
What the Documentary Signals for Melania’s Public Identity
Unlike previous First Ladies who wrote memoirs or kept a low post-White-House profile, Melania Trump is using documentary storytelling to craft her legacy. The premise of the film suggests a narrative grounded in responsibility, control, and the negotiation of public and private expectations—three themes that have defined the public image of Melania Trump since her earliest days in Washington.
The documentary promises scenes inside transition meetings, private family discussions, and behind-the-scenes preparation for re-entering the political spotlight. If the footage is as extensive as advertised, Melania could become one of the most intimate portrayals of a modern First Lady ever to reach the screen.
Muse Films, meanwhile, remains a mystery beyond its debut project. No additional films or series have been announced, and Trump’s camp has provided no details about the company’s long-term plans. Whether it becomes a broader media venture or remains a single-project platform will likely depend on the documentary’s reception and box-office performance.