‘THE STORY OF EVERYTHING’ IGNITES NATIONWIDE CONVERSATION, EXTENDS THEATRICAL RUN THROUGH MAY 17
Breakout documentary from Fathom Entertainment extends theatrical run following top 10 debut and powerful audience response
NASHVILLE, Tenn. and DENVER, Colo. (May 7, 2026) — In a theatrical landscape where documentaries rarely break through, “The Story of Everything” is doing exactly that. After debuting to a powerful $1.6 million at the box office and landing in the top 10 nationwide, the visually striking, science-driven documentary has officially extended its theatrical run due to strong audience demand.
Originally slated as a limited engagement, the film’s strong performance with Fathom Entertainment distributing is proving there’s a real appetite for big-screen storytelling that tackles life’s biggest questions—without pulling punches.
“This kind of response speaks volumes,” said producer Brian Bird. “Audiences aren’t just showing up—they’re engaging, thinking, and talking. That’s exactly why we wanted to create this film.”
Inspired by Stephen C. Meyer’s bestselling “Return of the God Hypothesis,” “The Story of Everything” takes audiences on a cinematic journey from the vastness of the cosmos to the intricate complexity of DNA—asking a bold and increasingly relevant question: What if the deeper we explore the universe, the more it points to design?
“From the fine-tuning of the universe to the information encoded in DNA, we’re seeing evidence that challenges the idea that everything is the result of blind, unguided processes,” said Stephen C. Meyer. “This film invites audiences to take a fresh look at what science is actually telling us about the reality of God.”
Featuring leading voices across science and philosophy—including Stephen C. Meyer, Jay Richards, Douglas Axe, Timothy McGrew, and many more—the film grounds its argument in the work of experts actively shaping the origins debate today.
Produced by Brian Bird (“When Calls the Heart”) alongside Jason Pamer and Jens Jacob of Sypher Studios (“After Death,” the #1 grossing faith documentary of all time), and executive produced by Lee Strobel, The Story of Everything pairs cinematic scale with intellectual depth—bringing a conversation often confined to academia into theaters nationwide.
Tickets for The Story of Everything are available at Fathom Entertainment and participating theatre box offices (theatre locations are subject to change). For more information or to be the first to know when tickets are available, visit Fathom Entertainment.
For more information, visit thestoryofeverything.film and follow @storyofeverythingfilm on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube.
About Discovery Institute
Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Seattle, Discovery Institute is a non-profit, non-partisan organization focused on research, education, action, and cultural renewal. It brings together a growing global network of scholars, scientists, and policy experts. The Institute investigates the life-changing possibilities of a universe brimming with information and intelligent design. It has a special interest in exploring how science and technology can advance free markets, propel new discoveries, illuminate public policy, and support human dignity and the metaphysical foundations of a free society. The Institute sponsors research in the sciences, humanities, and public policy. It organizes conferences, seminars, and educational programs for both young people and adults. It produces and disseminates books, articles, reports, and a wide array of multimedia content designed to inform the public. Its largest program is the Center for Science and Culture, whose mission is to advance the understanding that human beings and nature are the result of intelligent design rather than a blind and undirected process. The Center seeks long-term scientific and cultural change through cutting-edge scientific research and scholarship; education and training of young leaders; communication to the general public; and advocacy of academic freedom and free speech for scientists, teachers, and students. The Center’s experts gave over 290 media interviews in 2025. It has more than 630,000 subscribers, friends, and followers on YouTube, Instagram, X, and Facebook, and its social media posts received more than 117 million views in 2025 and inspired 4.3 million+ actions.
About Fathom Entertainment
Fathom Entertainment is the leading global specialty distributor of content to movie theatres. For more than 20 years, Fathom Entertainment has pioneered theatrical distribution of events and special engagements across various genres and formats, including feature films, episodic content, documentaries, concerts, and live events. Fathom consistently ranks among the top 10 theatrical distributors in North America and distributes content to cinemas worldwide. Fathom Entertainment is owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), and Regal Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L). For more information, visit FathomEntertainment.com.