'Melania' earns a surprising $7 million, best non-music documentary debut in a decade

Amazon reportedly paid an estimated $40 million to acquire 'Melania' and spent an additional $35 million on marketing.

# 'Melania' earns a surprising $7 million, best non-music documentary debut in a decade Amazon reportedly paid an estimated $40 million to acquire 'Melania' and spent an additional $35 million on marketing. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/01/melania-documentary-posts-7-million-domestic-opening.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*