It's really quite strange that Melania The Movie even got a UK distributor, never mind this many screenings in brand recognition cinemas. And by "strange" I mean "I wonder how big the subsidy was."
January 27, 2026 at 11:06 AM
It's really quite strange that Melania The Movie even got a UK distributor, never mind this many screenings in brand recognition cinemas. And by "strange" I mean "I wonder how big the subsidy was."
Isn’t Amazon MGM paying the cinemas a flat fee to screen it? Irrespective of how many tickets sold. Part of the US business sector funnelling money to Trump.
January 27, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Isn’t Amazon MGM paying the cinemas a flat fee to screen it? Irrespective of how many tickets sold. Part of the US business sector funnelling money to Trump.
this was originally a very well liked indie horror game. kinda cool it's in literal cinemas now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58XkJzd1ZqY
January 27, 2026 at 10:48 AM
this was originally a very well liked indie horror game. kinda cool it's in literal cinemas now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58XkJzd1ZqY
James Acaster's Hecklers Welcome to screen in over 400 cinemas: www.comedy.co.uk/live/news/86...
James Acaster's Hecklers Welcome to screen in over 400 cinemas - British Comedy Guide
James Acaster: Cinemagoers Welcome, a screening of the comedian's Hecklers Welcome stand-up show, will be in over 400 cinemas from Friday 6th March.
www.comedy.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 10:45 AM
James Acaster's Hecklers Welcome to screen in over 400 cinemas: www.comedy.co.uk/live/news/86...
'James Acaster: Cinemagoers Welcome', a screening of the comedian's Hecklers Welcome stand-up show, will be in over 400 cinemas from Friday 6th March.
www.comedy.co.uk/live/news/86...
www.comedy.co.uk/live/news/86...
James Acaster's Hecklers Welcome to screen in over 400 cinemas - British Comedy Guide
James Acaster: Cinemagoers Welcome, a screening of the comedian's Hecklers Welcome stand-up show, will be shown in over 400 cinemas from Friday 6th March.
www.comedy.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 10:45 AM
'James Acaster: Cinemagoers Welcome', a screening of the comedian's Hecklers Welcome stand-up show, will be in over 400 cinemas from Friday 6th March.
www.comedy.co.uk/live/news/86...
www.comedy.co.uk/live/news/86...
I had everything I needed, or wanted, in that moment...
Cinemas being torn down, film nuts, first girlfriends, Magnum PI, and the Summer of the Bat. All in this NEW SUBSTACK ENTRY! --
andrewdavidbarker.substack.com/p/august-11-...
Cinemas being torn down, film nuts, first girlfriends, Magnum PI, and the Summer of the Bat. All in this NEW SUBSTACK ENTRY! --
andrewdavidbarker.substack.com/p/august-11-...
August 11, 1989
You Ever Danced with the Devil in the Pale Moonlight?
andrewdavidbarker.substack.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:32 AM
I had everything I needed, or wanted, in that moment...
Cinemas being torn down, film nuts, first girlfriends, Magnum PI, and the Summer of the Bat. All in this NEW SUBSTACK ENTRY! --
andrewdavidbarker.substack.com/p/august-11-...
Cinemas being torn down, film nuts, first girlfriends, Magnum PI, and the Summer of the Bat. All in this NEW SUBSTACK ENTRY! --
andrewdavidbarker.substack.com/p/august-11-...
The network was founded in 1992 at the initiative of a group of thirty cinema exhibitors. Today, with over 1,250 cinemas, it is estimated that almost 60% of admissions for independent European films outside their country of origin take place in Europa Cinemas theatres.
January 27, 2026 at 10:30 AM
The network was founded in 1992 at the initiative of a group of thirty cinema exhibitors. Today, with over 1,250 cinemas, it is estimated that almost 60% of admissions for independent European films outside their country of origin take place in Europa Cinemas theatres.
The Europa Cinemas network, funded by the European Commission through the MEDIA Programme, offers operational and technical support to cinemas that commit to dedicating a significant share of their screenings to non-national European films and to developing activities for young audiences.
January 27, 2026 at 10:30 AM
The Europa Cinemas network, funded by the European Commission through the MEDIA Programme, offers operational and technical support to cinemas that commit to dedicating a significant share of their screenings to non-national European films and to developing activities for young audiences.
This must be some kind of fix. I imagine it playing to sold-out, completely empty cinemas all over the country
It's weird that this is playing so widely in UK cinemas. Documentaries aren't usually a big draw. The guy from Vue says "if a film is BBFC approved then 99% of the time we will show it" but c'mon, lots of movies don't get shown at Vue. Certainly not on 100 screens www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Melania documentary struggles in UK cinemas as Vue admits sales are ‘soft’
Only one ticket sold for premiere of film about US first lady at Vue’s flagship London branch as insiders question launch strategy
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:28 AM
This must be some kind of fix. I imagine it playing to sold-out, completely empty cinemas all over the country
Remember that Sound Of Freedom movie, where in the States (at least) you had people just buying out showings for unspecified others who just never appeared, so the cinemas could make the money on the tickets for no actual cost or work?
January 27, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Remember that Sound Of Freedom movie, where in the States (at least) you had people just buying out showings for unspecified others who just never appeared, so the cinemas could make the money on the tickets for no actual cost or work?
I'm not recommending all of those films (some I haven't seen) but it's fair to say that whatever your taste, there's a really broad variety of well-liked films in cinemas at the moment. And also a Melania Trump documentary.
January 27, 2026 at 10:18 AM
I'm not recommending all of those films (some I haven't seen) but it's fair to say that whatever your taste, there's a really broad variety of well-liked films in cinemas at the moment. And also a Melania Trump documentary.
Imagine going to the Melania Trump documentary in the cinemas instead of Hamnet, Avatar 3, Marty Supreme, Zootropolis 2, No Other Choice, the new Statham, Saipan, Sentimental Value, One Battle After Another (being re-shown), Sinners (also returning) etc etc
Frankly, 5 tickets is pretty high.
Frankly, 5 tickets is pretty high.
I had a look, and Liffey Valley have three showings a day for a week, and have sold 5 seats...
The cinemas are obvious getting something for showing this because it's not like they're getting much at the box office. Especially as their reaction is trying to make it a free speech issue.
January 27, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Imagine going to the Melania Trump documentary in the cinemas instead of Hamnet, Avatar 3, Marty Supreme, Zootropolis 2, No Other Choice, the new Statham, Saipan, Sentimental Value, One Battle After Another (being re-shown), Sinners (also returning) etc etc
Frankly, 5 tickets is pretty high.
Frankly, 5 tickets is pretty high.
'Melania' is not screening in Dutch cinemas, which is a shame because now I can't not go to it.
January 27, 2026 at 10:12 AM
'Melania' is not screening in Dutch cinemas, which is a shame because now I can't not go to it.
I'm amazed it's in cinemas at all — I assumed it would just be a Netflix thing (like their other sycophantic docs, Beckham, Harry, etc).
But if they have bundled it as you suggest (makes sense) I think it's a mistake — they have drawn attention to just how uninterested people are.
But if they have bundled it as you suggest (makes sense) I think it's a mistake — they have drawn attention to just how uninterested people are.
January 27, 2026 at 10:07 AM
I'm amazed it's in cinemas at all — I assumed it would just be a Netflix thing (like their other sycophantic docs, Beckham, Harry, etc).
But if they have bundled it as you suggest (makes sense) I think it's a mistake — they have drawn attention to just how uninterested people are.
But if they have bundled it as you suggest (makes sense) I think it's a mistake — they have drawn attention to just how uninterested people are.
Saw another post saying Vue were carrying it, and that 100 cinemas were showing, I assume total not just Vue.
January 27, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Saw another post saying Vue were carrying it, and that 100 cinemas were showing, I assume total not just Vue.
Ready to feel nice and young? #TopGun - the original one - is heading back to UK cinemas this spring to mark its 40th birthday...
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January 27, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Ready to feel nice and young? #TopGun - the original one - is heading back to UK cinemas this spring to mark its 40th birthday...
filmstories.co.uk/news/top-gun...
filmstories.co.uk/news/top-gun...
Would be interesting to check the times of the showings - are cinemas putting it in at particularly dead times or in screens that are difficult to fill so that they can get the money without obstructing the core business?
January 27, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Would be interesting to check the times of the showings - are cinemas putting it in at particularly dead times or in screens that are difficult to fill so that they can get the money without obstructing the core business?
NOS Cinemas Increase Prices
https://www.byteseu.com/1749511/
New Single Ticket Price: €8.75 Efforts continue to keep the Portuguese population away from cinemas – with yet another increase, this time of 40 cents. I believe that many of us who go more frequently will not feel this increase as …
https://www.byteseu.com/1749511/
New Single Ticket Price: €8.75 Efforts continue to keep the Portuguese population away from cinemas – with yet another increase, this time of 40 cents. I believe that many of us who go more frequently will not feel this increase as …
NOS Cinemas Increase Prices - Bytes Europe
New Single Ticket Price: €8.75
www.byteseu.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:52 AM
NOS Cinemas Increase Prices
https://www.byteseu.com/1749511/
New Single Ticket Price: €8.75 Efforts continue to keep the Portuguese population away from cinemas – with yet another increase, this time of 40 cents. I believe that many of us who go more frequently will not feel this increase as …
https://www.byteseu.com/1749511/
New Single Ticket Price: €8.75 Efforts continue to keep the Portuguese population away from cinemas – with yet another increase, this time of 40 cents. I believe that many of us who go more frequently will not feel this increase as …
No you're right, my initial thought was a bundle but it'd have to go in with something that cinemas couldn't refuse, and I don't think Amazon do have anything like that.
January 27, 2026 at 9:32 AM
No you're right, my initial thought was a bundle but it'd have to go in with something that cinemas couldn't refuse, and I don't think Amazon do have anything like that.
Nice!!!! Yeah the website is a bit behind when it comes to bigger cinemas
January 27, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Nice!!!! Yeah the website is a bit behind when it comes to bigger cinemas
They're paying the cinemas to show to empty rooms the film they made as a bribe
January 27, 2026 at 9:25 AM
They're paying the cinemas to show to empty rooms the film they made as a bribe
I didn't even know this was a film until I saw your post. I saw Brett Ratner directed and read his bio and now I'm not surprised at all. Also, VUE cinemas in London have sold three tickets. I found this great quote on Reddit: "if you play this movie in planes, people will still walk out" 😁
January 27, 2026 at 9:23 AM
I didn't even know this was a film until I saw your post. I saw Brett Ratner directed and read his bio and now I'm not surprised at all. Also, VUE cinemas in London have sold three tickets. I found this great quote on Reddit: "if you play this movie in planes, people will still walk out" 😁
Between one and three tickets have been sold at London cinemas for the opening of 'Melania', Jeff Bezos's naked bung of $40M to #Trump following his re-election.
Exceptionally, Cineworld in Wandsworth has sold FOUR tickets. Wandsworth is the site of the new American Embassy. (These two facts […]
Exceptionally, Cineworld in Wandsworth has sold FOUR tickets. Wandsworth is the site of the new American Embassy. (These two facts […]
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January 27, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Between one and three tickets have been sold at London cinemas for the opening of 'Melania', Jeff Bezos's naked bung of $40M to #Trump following his re-election.
Exceptionally, Cineworld in Wandsworth has sold FOUR tickets. Wandsworth is the site of the new American Embassy. (These two facts […]
Exceptionally, Cineworld in Wandsworth has sold FOUR tickets. Wandsworth is the site of the new American Embassy. (These two facts […]
VUE CINEMAS UK - Sales for Melania documentary double😊
Just one ticket has been sold for the first 3.10pm screening on Friday at its flagship Islington branch in London, while TWO have been booked for 6pm.
#USDemocracy
Just one ticket has been sold for the first 3.10pm screening on Friday at its flagship Islington branch in London, while TWO have been booked for 6pm.
#USDemocracy
January 27, 2026 at 9:20 AM
VUE CINEMAS UK - Sales for Melania documentary double😊
Just one ticket has been sold for the first 3.10pm screening on Friday at its flagship Islington branch in London, while TWO have been booked for 6pm.
#USDemocracy
Just one ticket has been sold for the first 3.10pm screening on Friday at its flagship Islington branch in London, while TWO have been booked for 6pm.
#USDemocracy