‘You Can See Everything’ Debuts Strongly with Million, While ‘Street Fighter’ Tops Box Office with Million
In an extraordinary turn of events at the box office, “You Can See Everything,” a documentary directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, has made waves, grossing an impressive million from just 855 theaters across the United States. The film focuses on the compelling and controversial story of Elizabeth Holmes, the notorious founder of Theranos, who was recently sentenced to 11 years in prison for investor fraud. This rocketing revenue marks “You Can See Everything” as one of the rare documentaries to achieve major commercial success, landing in the second spot behind the highly anticipated video game adaptation, “Street Fighter,” which opened to million in more than 3,500 theaters.
Originally anticipated to earn between million and million—a respectable figure for a documentary, particularly one that does not revolve around a concert or musical phenomenon—“You Can See Everything” far exceeded early estimates. Its striking success can be attributed to a combination of factors, including a surprise premiere at the Telluride Film Festival and overwhelmingly positive critical acclaim, which has ignited a buzz in anticipation of the film. A24, the independent studio behind the project, managed to produce the film in relative secrecy over three years for a modest budget of approximately million. This savvy investment has already led to more than 2,000 sold-out screenings, indicative of widespread interest in Holmes’ dramatic fall from grace, a narrative previously explored in the Hulu miniseries “The Dropout.”
Audience demographics reveal a distinctly youthful viewer base, with approximately 70% of opening weekend attendees under the age of 35. Exit polls reflect a positive reception, with 90% of ticket buyers stating they would likely recommend the film. Such enthusiastic feedback suggests a likelihood of sustained theatrical engagement in the weeks to come, as the film expands its nationwide release.
This weekend’s performance stands out in the broader context of documentary releases, as industry analysts highlight its significant achievement. David A. Gross, an established box office analyst, remarked on the rarity of documentaries receiving wide releases, noting that historically, only one has done so every other year.
Comparatively, this year’s documentary landscape has been notable for its diversity, particularly with the release of Amazon MGM’s “Melania,” which debuted to .1 million—a record for a non-concert documentary in over a decade. Nonetheless, “You Can See Everything” has outpaced expectations and is set to become far more profitable than its contemporaries.
In broader box office news, other newcomers fell short of expectations. “Whalefall,” starring Austin Abrams, opened in fourth place with a disappointing million, while “Sense and Sensibility” managed .2 million. “Digger,” starring Tom Cruise, suffered significant losses following a steep drop in performance in its third week.
As the weekend concluded, nationwide box office revenues reached an impressive 1.6 million, marking a 45% increase from the same weekend in 2025. This upward trend in audience turnout suggests that a diverse offering of films, spanning multiple genres and themes, continues to entice moviegoers to theaters. Ultimately, this eclectic weekend reflects a thriving industry eager to attract differing demographics with varied cinematic experiences.
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