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Documentary Shatters Decade-Old Box Office Records
18 Oct
Summary
- The film earned $5.5 million on its opening day in the US.
- It set the biggest opening day record for a documentary in a decade.
- The movie follows Elizabeth Holmes and Billy Evans' journey.
A documentary from A24 has achieved a historic opening day at the US box office, grossing $5.5 million. This figure includes $1.8 million generated from Thursday previews, marking the most successful opening day for a documentary in the past ten years. The film was released in 855 theaters.
With its impressive debut, the documentary has surpassed previous records set by films like Melania, They Shall Not Grow Old, After Death, and Born in China. Industry predictions suggest a strong opening weekend, with estimates ranging from $10-14 million, potentially ranking it second at the domestic box office.
The subject matter of the documentary focuses on Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of Theranos, and her partner Billy Evans. It captures their story in the weeks leading up to Holmes commencing a federal prison sentence for defrauding investors.
