Overview
- The A24 documentary opened in mid‑October and, after its reported theatrical release on October 16, widened quickly from about 855 locations to roughly 2,655 theaters.
- Industry trackers reported a remarkable second‑Friday haul of about $6.1 million, a roughly +174.6% single‑day increase in Friday sales that set a new benchmark for documentaries.
- Estimates of the film’s cumulative North American gross differ across outlets, with some Box Office Mojo–based reports citing about $31.8 million in eight days and a separate report putting the total higher after the second weekend.
- Made on a low reported budget under $10 million, the film’s box‑office strength has generated strong profit potential, widespread critical praise and active awards buzz for directors Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim.
- The movie’s production—directors living and filming with Elizabeth Holmes for weeks and shooting across three years—has renewed ethical debate over consent, staging and subject agency even as the release reshapes expectations for wide theatrical runs for documentaries.