The documentary film “Melania” experienced a significant drop in its UK box office performance during its second week of release. According to data from tracking organization Comscore, the film earned £4,091 across 62 locations in its second week, translating to a site average of approximately £65.98, or about six tickets sold per venue. This marks an 88% decline from its first week.Total UK revenue for the film now stands at £61,850 following its initial start at number 29 on the charts, where it earned £32,974 across 155 cinemas with a site average of £212.80. This UK performance contrasts sharply with the documentary’s opening in the United States 10 days earlier, where it debuted at number three on the box office charts and generated $7.2 million (£5.76 million).In the US, the second-week box office reduction was also notable but less severe, with a 67% drop reported. Critical response in the UK has been overwhelmingly negative, with some reviewers describing the film in harsh terms. One review characterized it as “a gilded trash remake of The Zone of Interest” and “two hours of pure, endless hell.”Overall, critical consensus has leaned toward widespread disapproval of the documentary. Amid this, Rotten Tomatoes issued a statement ensuring that the disparity between critics’ reviews and higher audience ratings on their platform was not due to manipulation. They affirmed that all audience reviews on their Popcornmeter were verified, confirming that reviewers had purchased tickets through Fandango.The documentary, produced by Amazon who reportedly invested $40 million (£29 million) in its acquisition and an additional $35 million (£25 million) on marketing, is expected to have its streaming release date announced soon. The film continues to draw considerable attention despite its mixed commercial and critical reception.
