A new documentary film featuring Melania Trump has hit theaters to a mixed reception, with reports indicating that a significant portion of the production crew wants to disassociate themselves from the project. The high-budget film, backed by Amazon MGM Studios with an estimated cost of $40 million for rights and an additional $35 million for marketing and distribution, premiered in over 1,400 screens across the US and multiple countries. Despite claims from Donald Trump about fast ticket sales, actual demand from audiences seemed minimal, evident from sparse theater bookings in various locations such as Boston and Jacksonville, and notably, only one ticket sold for the UK premiere at VUE cinema.

Concerns have arisen not only from moviegoers but also from crew members who now express regret over their involvement in the documentary. Some crew members wish to have their names removed from the credits, conveying disappointment and a desire to distance themselves from the project. While opinions on Melania Trump were mixed, the director of the film, Brett Ratner, faced notable criticism due to past allegations of sexual harassment and assault, which resurfaced during production.

The future success of the film remains uncertain, with industry experts predicting box office earnings ranging from $1 million to $5 million. Despite the film’s reception, Brett Ratner has secured a new project as Skydance Paramount CEO David Ellison, reportedly at the request of Donald Trump, has greenlit a fourth installment of Ratner’s Rush Hour franchise. As the controversy surrounding Melania fades, the crew members have moved on to other projects, leaving behind any association with the troubled documentary.