Kimmel Roasts Melania Doc Box Office: 7M Start, 1% Higher Than The Godfather
Kimmel Roasts Melania Doc Box Office: 7M Start, 1% Higher Than The Godfather
Jimmy Kimmel jokes about the Melania documentary's box office, calling the numbers 'very sus' as he notes a $7 million domestic start and a slim edge over The Godfather.
Late-night audiences saw Jimmy Kimmel skewering the Melania documentary in his latest monologue, calling the Amazon MGM-backed film 'Very Sus' and letting the box-office chatter set the pace for the night. He noted that the film opened to about $7 million domestically, a solid start for a documentary feature that often battles limited theater runs.
He joked that the audience scores were reportedly only 1% higher than The Godfather, a comparison that sparked a volley of punchlines about historical icons and Hollywood math. The bit kept the discussion light while spotlighting how numbers can be debated even before the film exits its opening weekend.
Colbert weighed in with his own roast, remarking that Melania's numbers look more impressive when you consider they are less than 10% of the project’s budget. The exchange underscored how late-night hosts turn box-office data into cultural critique, blending entertainment with commentary.
Beyond the jokes, the doc tracks Melania Trump in the 20 days leading up to her husband’s second inauguration, a lens some viewers burnished to examine power, media, and public perception. Even as the numbers dominate talk shows, the film’s reception reflects the era’s appetite for political storytelling in Hollywood.
Whether the box office climb is a lasting signal or a fleeting headline, the chatter around Melania continues to illustrate how entertainment metrics are weaponized for conversation in a polarized media landscape.
