The new documentary, "You Can See Everything," has sparked a massive resurgence of public interest in the Theranos scandal and its central figure, Elizabeth Holmes. Viewership for Hulu's 2022 miniseries, "The Dropout," surged by 186% in September 2026 compared to the previous month, following the documentary's teaser announcement on September 6, 2026. This renewed attention is driving significant engagement across various media, from streaming series to books and podcasts, impacting media companies and re-centering public discussion on the complex ethical and legal dimensions of the case.

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The impact extended beyond streaming television. John Carreyrou's 2018 book, "Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup," returned to the New York Times bestseller list. Paperback sales for "Bad Blood" rose for the week ending September 26, and year-to-date sales were up 36% compared to the previous year. Spotify audiobook streams of "Bad Blood" spiked 715% in the United States between September 23 and October 13. Similarly, listening for the ABC News podcast "The Dropout" surged by 673% during the same period.

"You Can See Everything," co-directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, made its wide theatrical release on October 16, 2026. Over its opening weekend, October 16-18, the documentary earned an "extraordinary" $15 million domestically from only 855 screens, with more than 2,000 sold-out screenings. This performance marked the biggest opening weekend for a documentary in North America in over two decades.

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