The Melania documentary is facing another post-release controversy, and this time it has nothing to do with its Rotten Tomatoes score. The 2026 movie release is receiving a new round of criticism, this time from two prominent figures in the film and music worlds. Director Paul Thomas Anderson and Jonny Greenwood are calling for the removal of a piece of music from their Oscar-winning collaboration, Phantom Thread, from the documentary, citing issues with its use.
In a joint statement obtained by Entertainment Weekly, Anderson and Greenwood explained that the music was included without proper consultation. While Greenwood composed the critically acclaimed film’s score, Universal holds the copyright, a distinction that often complicates third-party licensing. According to the statement:
