Everyone’s watching the Elizabeth Holmes documentary ‘You Can See Everything’

techcrunch.com Oct 18, 2026

Everyone’s watching the Elizabeth Holmes documentary ‘You Can See Everything’

Curated by Shubham · TechCapsules · Oct 18, 2026

AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

‘You Can See Everything’ opened to a $15 million weekend, the second‑largest debut for any documentary, despite playing in just 855 theaters. The three‑hour film, unveiled at Telluride, chronicles Elizabeth Holmes’s ascent and collapse at Theranos and was filmed with unprecedented access to Holmes and her family shortly before her imprisonment. Co‑directed by comedian Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, the documentary holds a 99 % approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic and has sold out roughly 2,000 screenings nationwide. Its buzz contrasts sharply with the modest performance of other tech‑focused releases, such as “The Social Reckoning,” which earned $5.5 million, and Alex Gibney’s four‑hour “Musk,” which made just $306,702. Ticket demand remains fierce, with many cities reporting near‑full houses for each showing.

💡 Why It Matters

· Holmes’s unprecedented access turns a well‑trod scandal into a fresh cultural artifact, proving that even exhausted tech narratives can still command blockbuster‑level attention.

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Benchmark announced a $2 billion raise across two funds—the first time in its 31‑year history it has launched a vehicle larger than its traditional core fund. At TechCrunch Disrupt, the firm’s five general partners emphasized their deliberately slow investment tempo, targeting only two to three new bets per partner each year, and maintaining agenda‑free partner meetings despite a rapidly accelerating market. The core fund, held at $500 million for two decades, was modestly inflated to match current economic conditions, while a new $1.25 billion growth fund expands Benchmark’s mandate beyond early‑stage deals, aiming for a handful of high‑impact investments that could generate the bulk of returns. Partners highlighted the firm’s tight‑knit culture, low hierarchy, and founder‑first ethos as the differentiators that attract talent like Ev Randall and Jack Altman.

💡 Benchmark’s restraint‑focused model offers a counterpoint to the industry’s sprint for scale, suggesting that deep founder relationships and concentrated portfolios can still thrive in a climate of abundant capital.

gamesradar.com · Oct 18

Red Dead Redemption and Bully “nearly didn’t happen,” Rockstar Games co-founder Dan…

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💡 The near‑cancellation of these titles reveals how fragile the pipeline for innovative AAA games is, underscoring the pivotal role of dedicated teams in turning risky concepts into industry landmarks.

appleinsider.com · Oct 17

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gamesradar.com · Oct 17

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techcrunch.com · Oct 17

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