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Elizabeth Holmes doc ‘You Can See Everything’ scores the second-biggest documentary opening ever—nearly doubling Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’

The A24 film from Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim grossed $15 million in just 855 theaters, trailing only ‘Fahrenheit 9/11’ among documentary debuts.

Elizabeth Holmes doc ‘You Can See Everything’ scores the second-biggest documentary opening ever—nearly doubling Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’

"You Can See Everything," the riveting documentary about Elizabeth Holmes, shattered records with an estimated $15 million opening weekend at the domestic box office, nearly double the projected $7-8 million. A24 released the film in just 855 theaters across the U.S. and Canada, earning an impressive $17,544 per theater on average.

This marks the second-largest opening for a documentary, falling just behind Michael Moore's "Fahrenheit 9/11," which debuted to $23.9 million in 2004. Over 2,000 screenings sold out during the weekend, and the movie outperformed Paramount and Legendary's "Street Fighter," which grossed $31 million. The documentary also surpassed the opening of Warner Bros.'

"Digger," starring Tom Cruise, which debuted to $8 million. The documentary's budget was reported to be under $20 million, making it a commercial success despite its limited theatrical distribution. A surprise hit since its premiere at the Telluride Film Festival, "You Can See Everything" has received widespread praise from critics and is currently holding a 99% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

With Oscar buzz surrounding it, the documentary has captured the public's attention like never before, firmly establishing itself as one of the most talked-about films of the fall.

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