Holmes Documentary 'You Can See Everything' Eyes Record $12–14M Debut
Projections put A24's Elizabeth Holmes documentary ahead of Chimpanzee's $10.7 million as the biggest non-concert documentary opening since 2004.
You Can See Everything, the Elizabeth Holmes documentary co-directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, is projected to earn between $12 million and $14 million over its three-day domestic opening weekend after opening in U.S. theaters on October 16, 2026, according to screenrant.com.
If the estimate holds, the film would post the highest-grossing opening weekend for a non-concert documentary since Fahrenheit 9/11 in 2004, and would surpass the previous record set by Chimpanzee, which opened to $10.7 million in 2012.
The documentary was produced by A24, To Be Formed and Blow Out Productions and reportedly cost $7 million to make. It holds a 99% critics score and a 99% verified audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The project was first shown at a secret screening at the Telluride Film Festival in September 2026. The film centers on Holmes, the Theranos founder, and features her partner Billy Evans.
Where it stands among documentary openings
Fahrenheit 9/11 opened to $23.9 million domestically in 2004 and went on to earn $222.4 million worldwide. Chimpanzee, the previous non-concert record-holder, opened to $10.7 million in 2012 and finished with $34.8 million worldwide.
The 2026 documentary Melania opened to $7.2 million domestically and has earned $16.7 million worldwide. Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour remains the biggest documentary debut overall, with $93.2 million in 2023.
Quick answers
When did You Can See Everything open in theaters?
The documentary opened in domestic theaters on October 16, 2026.
How much is You Can See Everything projected to earn in its opening weekend?
It is projected to earn between $12 million and $14 million over its three-day domestic opening weekend.
Who directed You Can See Everything?
The documentary was co-directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim.