You Can See Everything Could Beat Clayface at Box Office

Key Points:

• Warner Bros. and DC’s R-rated comic book film "Clayface" was initially projected to open with $25 million to $35 million but now faces stiff competition from A24’s documentary "You Can See Everything," which could earn $20 million to $25 million in its second weekend.
• "You Can See Everything," directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, had a strong debut with $15.6 million from 855 theaters and has grossed $20.8 million domestically, marking the biggest opening for a nonmusical documentary in 20 years.
• "Clayface," with a $44 million production budget, is expected to earn $20 million to $25 million overseas, aiming for a global total of $45 million to $55 million; the film is darker in tone compared to recent DC adaptations and centers on the Batman villain undergoing an experimental medical procedure.
• Other new releases this weekend include "Wicker," an indie romantic comedy expected to make $6 million to $8 million; Laika’s stop-motion animated film "Wildwood," with a $100 million budget and similar debut projections; the modestly released "Klara and the Sun," anticipated to open around $2 million; and Sacha Baron Cohen’s "Ali G: Who Iz I?," playing briefly in theaters before moving to Prime Video.
• "Wildwood" has received critical acclaim but may struggle to be profitable theatrically due to its high production costs, while "Klara and the Sun" faces negative reviews and a scaled-back release, and "Ali G: Who Iz I?" continues Baron Cohen’s tradition of secretive, character-driven comedy.