You Can See Everything has emerged as the clear frontrunner in the 2027 Best Documentary Feature race following its surprise Telluride premiere and strong theatrical run, which delivered the biggest documentary opening in two decades. The A24 release swept the Critics Choice Documentary Awards, claiming Best Documentary Feature along with directing, cinematography, editing, and score honors, while also generating rare Best Picture speculation for a nonfiction title. Precursor momentum from the IDA shortlist and guild-adjacent recognition positions it ahead of contenders such as Naza, Once Upon a Time in Harlem, Rehearsals for a Revolution, 14th, and Musk. The Academy documentary branch shortlist arrives December 15, with nominations set for January 21, creating a narrow window for late momentum shifts from additional festival play or critical consensus. Historical patterns show strong precursor alignment often predicts the final five, though the branch has occasionally overlooked buzzy titles in favor of more traditional profiles.
The Academy Awards are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to honor outstanding artistic and technical achievements in film. For the 99th Academy Awards in 2027, nominations are scheduled to be announced on January 21, followed by the ceremony on March 14, 2027. This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed film is nominated for the 99th Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film. If a film is not officially nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film when the 2027 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No". If, for any reason, no nominations are declared by March 14, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy Awards and AMPAS, including data from their website (e.g., https://www.oscars.org/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.