The documentary You Can See Everything drew an estimated $15 million during its opening weekend, making it the second-biggest opening ever for a documentary film.
Despite screening in 855 theaters, the nearly three-hour film reportedly had around 2,000 sold-out showings. Directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, it follows Elizabeth Holmes and the story of Theranos, the blood-testing company she founded.
The filmmakers gained access to Holmes and her family during the month before she began serving her prison sentence. That intimate perspective, combined with Fielder's distinctive style, gives the film a fresh approach to a story already explored in books, podcasts and screen productions.
The film's strong debut suggests audiences remain drawn to documentaries that examine technology, ambition and the people behind major innovations. Its success may encourage filmmakers to explore complex tech stories through more personal, unconventional perspectives.
