You Can See Everything: Telluride e New York Film Festival

Before its theatrical release, You Can See Everything launched through two of the most prestigious festival slots in American film — and both screenings became events in themselves.

Telluride: the secret premiere (September 6, 2026)

The film premiered as a secret screening at the 53rd Telluride Film Festival. Telluride's secret screenings are a beloved tradition: a much-anticipated film plays unannounced, and the audience finds out what they are watching when it starts. The choice was perfect for this project — a film made in secret, premiered in secret. The reaction was immediate and loud: critics called it a staggering achievement, and the film debuted at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes across its first ten reviews, with awards-season speculation beginning the same weekend. Some commentators even raised the possibility of the first-ever Best Picture nomination for a documentary.

New York Film Festival (September 30, 2026)

The film's New York premiere came at the 64th New York Film Festival, screening at Alice Tully Hall on September 30, 2026, with directors Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim present for a post-screening Q&A. The NYFF slot confirmed the film's status as a serious awards contender rather than a curiosity — the festival's main slate is one of the most selective in the world.

Why festivals mattered for this film

A documentary about Elizabeth Holmes could easily have been treated as true-crime content. The Telluride and NYFF launches positioned it as cinema — and the response suggests it earned the placement. Festival buzz does not guarantee a great film, but unanimous early praise from two tough audiences is a meaningful signal.

What is next

After the festivals, the film goes to US theaters on October 16, 2026 via A24. See the release date post for the full timeline, the tickets post for showtimes, and where to watch for the honest streaming picture.