A24's You Can See Everything Breaks Documentary Box Office Records!

Record-Breaking Performance at the Box Office

The A24 documentary, You Can See Everything, has made waves at the North American box office by achieving the highest second-Friday earnings ever recorded for a documentary. Although it lost its top position in the daily rankings, the film showcased impressive growth, thanks to a strategic increase in the number of theaters showing it.

This three-hour documentary, which explores the life of Elizabeth Holmes, the former founder of Theranos, generated $6.1 million on its second Friday. This marks a 17.6% rise from its opening Friday, surpassing the previous record set by Fahrenheit 9/11, which earned $5.3 million on its second Friday. The film's success is particularly remarkable as it competes with several new releases, including the survival thriller Whalefall, the video game adaptation Street Fighter, and the period drama Sense & Sensibility.

Expansion and Historical Significance

Box Office Expansion and Historical Ranking

The documentary's success has led to a significant increase in its theater count. After its debut on October 16, the film expanded from 855 locations to 2,655 theaters. According to Box Office Mojo, this wider release has helped the film achieve a domestic cumulative gross of $31.8 million within just eight days of its release.

This momentum has propelled the film up the ranks of the highest-grossing non-music documentaries in North America. By surpassing the lifetime earnings of Born to Be Wild ($26 million) and Chimpanzee ($29 million), You Can See Everything has now become the sixth-highest-grossing non-music documentary in the country. Current industry forecasts suggest that the film could earn between $19 million and $22 million during its second three-day weekend, indicating a potential increase of 21% to 41% compared to its opening weekend.

Spanning three years of production, the documentary captures the events leading up to Elizabeth Holmes' incarceration. By allowing a film crew to document her life just 34 days before her prison sentence, the project provides an intimate glimpse into her world, resonating strongly with audiences as it continues its theatrical journey.