You Can See Everything Opens Strong at Box Office
The documentary about Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes has earned $15 million over the weekend and received widespread critical acclaim.
A new contender has emerged in the 2027 Academy Awards race, and it's a documentary that's making waves in the industry. "You Can See Everything is a film about Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim for A24.
The documentary opened to an impressive $15 million over the weekend, a feat rarely seen by nonfiction films even after a full run. Critics are also raving about the film, with a record-setting 99 on Metacritic, 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, and high ratings on Letterboxd and IMDb.
As You Can See Everything gains momentum, some studios are framing the race as an underdog story, pitting it against Christopher Nolan's blockbuster The Odyssey. However, a closer look reveals that this documentary may be more of a worthy opponent than initially thought.
With its impressive box office numbers and critical acclaim, You Can See Everything is certainly a contender to watch in the Best Picture category. But can it actually take down the frontrunner?
Industry insiders are taking notice of the documentary's potential, with some speculating that this could be the year a documentary takes home the top prize at the Oscars. The competition is heating up, and You Can See Everything is definitely one to keep an eye on as the awards season unfolds.
The film's success has also sparked discussions about the merits of documentaries in the Best Picture category, with some arguing that this could be a game-changer for nonfiction films at the Oscars.
The film You Can See Everything is not just vying for recognition in the documentary feature category at the 99th Academy Awards. It's also been submitted across a range of other categories on A24's awards site.
These include best picture, director, production design, cinematography, costume design, film editing, makeup and hairstyling, sound, and original score. The list of nominees for each category is extensive, with multiple individuals contributing to the film in various capacities.
Amanda Seyfried, who plays Elizabeth Holmes in the film, has been confirmed as eligible for acting consideration at the Oscars. She will be campaigned in the supporting actress category, a move that could potentially earn her a second nomination.
Seyfried's eligibility is significant, given her previous win for playing Holmes in The Dropout." Her role in "You Can See Everything sees her reprising the same character, but this time as herself, adding an extra layer of complexity to her performance.
A documentary has never cracked the best picture nomination at the Oscars, despite being a staple of awards season for nearly a century. However, this year's crop is shaping up to be different.
Lionsgate's Michael Jackson biopic has been denied its request to compete as a comedy or musical at the Golden Globes. As a result, the film will now vie for one of the six available drama slots against stiff competition from Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and other contenders. The Golden Globes' decision does not impact the supporting actor and actress categories.
The Governors Awards are just around the corner, with Glenn Close and Ridley Scott set to receive honorary Oscars on November 15. Meanwhile, preliminary voting for the Oscars shortlist in 12 categories is scheduled to take place from December 7-11. The announcement of the shortlist will follow shortly after on December 15.
Following the close of the eligibility period on December 31, 2026, nominations voting will run from January 11-15, 2027. The official Oscar nominations will then be announced on Thursday, January 21, 2027.
The latest predictions for the upcoming Oscars nominations have been released, and several films are expected to lead the pack.
At the top of the list is The Odyssey, projected to receive 15 nominations, closely followed by Dune: Part Three" with 11 nods, and "La Bola Negra with 10. Rounding out the top five are Project Hail Mary with eight nominations and The Invite" with six.
In terms of studios, A24 is expected to dominate, with 17 projected nominations, followed closely by Universal Pictures with 15, Netflix with 13, Warner Bros. with 12, and Amazon MGM Studios and Searchlight Pictures tied for fifth place with eight each.
These predictions will ultimately influence the official Oscar nominations, which will be announced on Thursday, January 21, 2027, marking the culmination of the awards season.
Facts based on reporting originally published by Variety.
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