Elizabeth Holmes Documentary Opens With $15 Million, Biggest for a Doc in 20 Years

The Daily Beast leads by comparing the film's performance to Melania Trump's documentary, saying it "humiliates" the first lady's movie. The Guardian and New York Times focus on the "buzzy" nature of the film and sold-out screenings.

• TDBThe Daily BeastRated LeftElizabeth Holmes Film’s Huge Haul Humiliates Melania TrumpThe Daily Beast · Left
• GUThe GuardianRated LeftElizabeth Holmes documentary You Can See Everything debuts with huge $15m opening weekendThe Guardian · Left
• NYTThe New York TimesRated Lean LeftElizabeth Holmes Documentary ‘You Can See Everything’ Opens to Over 2,000 Sold-Out ShowsThe New York Times · Lean Left
• APAssociated PressRated Lean LeftBox Office: Elizabeth Holmes movie ‘You Can See Everything’ is now a hit in theaters tooAssociated Press · Lean Left · link via Google News

Forbes publishes multiple pieces analyzing the business implications, including how the film's success drove a "400% surge" in views of the 2022 Hulu series 'The Dropout' and could affect A24's streaming release strategy. The Hill emphasizes the "2,000 sold-out shows" in limited release.

• FBSForbesRated Center‘You Can See Everything’ Eyes $19 Million In Second Weekend As Film Expands To Wide ReleaseForbes · Center
• FBSForbesRated CenterElizabeth Holmes Series ‘The Dropout’ Surged 400% The Day After ‘You Can See Everything’ Hit TheatersForbes · Center
• FBSForbesRated CenterWhy ‘You Can See Everything’s’ $15 Million Success Could Shift A24’s Streaming PlanForbes · Center
• FBSForbesRated CenterWhy ‘You Can See Everything’ Is A Box Office HitForbes · Center
• HILThe HillRated CenterElizabeth Holmes documentary draws 2,000 sold-out shows in limited releaseThe Hill · Center
• FBSForbesRated Center‘You Can See Everything’ Becomes Surprise Box Office Hit With $15 Million OpeningForbes · Center

The New York Post describes the film as "genre-bending" and "mysterious," calling it a documentary that "wows" and "exceeded expectations." Daily Mail focuses on fans demanding an early UK release and mentions an "Oscars push."

• DMDaily MailRated Lean RightFans demand You Can See Everything documentary on Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes gets early UK release as unexpected box office smash featuring Amanda Seyfried gets historic Oscars pushDaily Mail · Lean Right
• NYPNew York PostRated RightElizabeth Holmes doc could be No. 1 at box office, tracking for $20M in second weekendNew York Post · Right
• NYPNew York PostRated RightGenre-bending Elizabeth Holmes doc ‘You Can See Everything’ wows with $15M debutNew York Post · Right