Summary
President Donald Trump mentioned that tickets for the new movie "Melania," which focuses on Melania Trump's journey to becoming First Lady, are selling quickly. The film is showing in the U.S. and internationally, but ticket sales vary widely, with some theaters reporting many unsold tickets. Estimates for opening weekend earnings greatly differ, and there is ongoing debate over the film's success and related events.
Key Facts
- President Trump announced that the movie "Melania" is "selling out fast."
- The film is a 104-minute feature about Melania Trump's path to the First Lady role.
- Estimates for weekend box office sales in the U.S. and Canada range from $1-2 million to $5 million.
- Amazon reportedly paid $40 million for the rights to the film.
- Ticket sales differ by location, with some cinemas nearly full and others with many unsold tickets.
- Republican-leaning states like Texas and Tennessee report higher ticket sales than Democratic-leaning states such as New York and California.
- There was a private screening at the White House, which some criticized in light of recent events.
- No theaters reported sell-out sales as of the latest reviews, but ticket availability may change.
