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Nathan Fielder’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary earns $15 million opening weekend
The three‑hour documentary follows Holmes in the weeks before her 2023 prison sentence and includes a joint viewing of the Hulu series "The Dropout" with her husband.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s experimental documentary "You Can See Everything" opened in 855 theaters across the United States and Canada, generating $15 million in its opening weekend, according to the Los Angeles Times. The nearly three‑hour film, which follows Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes in the 34 days before she reported to a Texas prison to serve an 11‑year sentence, has become the strongest documentary debut of 2026.
The documentary’s premise centers on Fielder’s unprecedented access to Holmes during her final weeks of freedom. In a Del Mar beach cottage, Holmes and her partner Billy Evans watch the Hulu limited series "The Dropout," in which Amanda Seyfried portrayed Holmes and won an Emmy for the role. Holmes reportedly says she had never seen the series before Fielder prompted the viewing.
During the screening, Seyfried’s performance is highlighted, with the documentary showing Holmes reacting to a scene where Seyfried dances—a moment that went viral when the series aired. Seyfried previously told The Times that she spent months listening to ten hours of deposition tapes and mimicking Holmes’s baritone voice for the role.
Fielder and Oppenheim’s film also includes a claim by Holmes and Evans that the creators of "The Dropout" did not conduct research before producing the series. The documentary’s production, which spanned three years and involved secret filming with hidden cameras, was previously detailed in Felo News coverage of its premiere at the New York Film Festival on Oct. 1, 2026.
Critics have praised the film’s raw intimacy, giving it a 99 % rating on Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic. The film received an R rating for graphic nudity and strong language, a decision that sparked debate on social media. The theatrical release is scheduled for Oct. 16, 2026, following earlier screenings at Telluride and the New York Film Festival.
Key facts
- The documentary earned $15 million in its opening weekend in the US and Canada. (latimes.com)
- It opened in 855 theaters with about 2,000 sell‑out screenings. (latimes.com)
- The film follows Elizabeth Holmes in the 34 days before she began an 11‑year prison sentence. (latimes.com)
- Holmes and husband Billy Evans watch the Hulu series "The Dropout" together in the documentary. (latimes.com)
- The documentary received an R rating for graphic nudity and strong language. (latimes.com)
Sources
- [1] latimes.com — originally reported as “Love Nathan Fielder's Elizabeth Holmes doc? Here's what to know about 'The Dropout'”
