Brief
Box office clash: ‘You Can See Everything’ rivals DC’s ‘Clayface’
A24’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary posted a $15.6 million debut, while DC’s ‘Clayface’ projects a $22‑$28 million opening.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Variety reports that A24’s documentary You Can See Everything opened with $15.6 million from 855 theaters, a record for a non‑musical documentary in two decades, and could threaten the opening‑weekend lead of Warner Bros.’ R‑rated DC film Clayface.
What happened
The documentary, directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, earned $15.6 million in its first weekend, bringing its domestic total to $20.8 million. It is slated to expand to 2,600 venues in its second weekend, with a projected $20‑$25 million haul – a rare increase in ticket sales for a sophomore outing. Meanwhile, Clayface was expected to open in 3,400 North American theaters with projections ranging from $22 million to $35 million, according to rival estimates.
What the reports add
Variety notes that Clayface aims for a $20‑$25 million overseas run across 76 markets, targeting a global total of $45‑$55 million. The film’s production budget is $44 million, considerably lower than recent DC titles such as July’s Supergirl and 2025’s Superman. The outlet also lists other weekend releases: Laika’s stop‑motion Wildwood, Sacha Baron Cohen’s mockumentary Ali G: Who Iz I?, and the Jenna Ortega‑led adaptation Klara and the Sun, all expected to open with single‑digit million‑dollar grosses.
What was said
Variety’s chief film critic Guy Lodge praised Laika’s Wildwood as “Laika’s most ambitious feature to date,” while noting the studio’s $100 million budget for the stop‑motion effort.
How it came about
The strong debut of You Can See Everything follows earlier coverage by Felo News on the documentary’s opening, which highlighted a $15 million weekend from 855 screens and a 99 % rating on Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic (see earlier report). The film’s modest production cost – under $7 million – and marketing spend under $10 million contrast sharply with the $44 million budget for Clayface, underscoring the differing financial stakes.
Key facts
- You Can See Everything opened with $15.6 million from 855 theaters. (variety.com)
- Clayface was projected to open with $22‑$28 million according to rival estimates. (variety.com)
- You Can See Everything could earn $20‑$25 million in its second weekend. (variety.com)
- Clayface’s production budget is $44 million. (variety.com)
Sources
- [1] variety.com — originally reported as “Will ‘You Can See Everything’ Beat DC’s ‘Clayface’ at the Box Office?”
