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2. 8% from Critics while Rotten Tomatoes Claims 99% from Audience

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Mon Feb 9, 2026, 12:27 AM

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By Paloma Chavez
Published on February 6, 2026 04:52PM EST

Melania, which hit theaters on Jan. 30, has a staggering 8% approval rating among critics on Rotten Tomatoes as of Friday afternoon, up slightly from its previous 6% rating.

The general audience seemed to have enjoyed the documentary more, with 99% of verified Rotten Tomatoes users rating the film positively. (The number plummets to 29% approval when you incorporate unverified ratings.)

The divide marks the movie review site’s biggest critic versus audience split in history, a spokesperson for Rotten Tomatoes tells PEOPLE ...

https://people.com/melania-documentary-rotten-tomatoes-rating-11901508

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