Jaw-dropping amount Amazon is paying for Melania Trump documentary [Video]

09:06 EST 07 Jan 2025, updated 12:10 EST 07 Jan 2025

Amazon is paying an astonishing $40million to license Brett Ratner’s documentary about Melania Trump, according to a new report.

The documentary, directed by Ratner, was announced Sunday and is set for release in the second half of 2025 during her husband’s presidency.

Melania, 54, is the production’s executive producer, and Jeff Bezos‘s film and television studio is reportedly shelling out the big bucks for licensing rights.

Following the announcement, sources familiar with the matter revealed the amount to Puck, saying the deal also includes a follow-up docuseries.

It’s unclear what Melania is being paid personally for the project. 

The film and docuseries will appear on Prime Video, with the film getting some time in theaters as well, the insiders said. 

The docuseries will reportedly include two or three episodes, with Melania heavily involved. The documentary began filming last month and will continue during Trump’s presidency.

Disney and …