The Social Reckoning

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The Social Reckoning

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Oct 2026

1h 52m

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A companion piece to the hit film, The Social Network, Sorkin's original screenplay tells the true story of how Frances Haugen (Mikey Madison), a young Facebook engineer, enlists the help of Jeff Horwitz (Jeremy Allen White), a Wall Street Journal reporter, to go on a dangerous journey that ends up blowing the whistle on the social network's most guarded secrets.

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Critics Consensus

An urgent warning that feels like it's arriving a little too late, Aaron Sorkin's spiritual sequel to one of his crowning achievements is a worthwhile critique of social media's omnipresence that nonetheless pales in comparison to its predecessor.

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Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen-White, and Jeremy Strong are a trio to be reckoned with, bringing impressive emotional weight to a sobering exploration of investigative tech reporting.

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Coleman Spilde

Salon.com

Oct 27, 2026

I’d wager the film’s purpose is not to explain, but to appeal. The Social Reckoning exists to make what we already know compelling again, reminding -- perhaps even convincing —--viewers that journalism is not only worthwhile, but critically important.

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Wenlei Ma

The Nightly (AU)

Oct 19, 2026

3/5

Aaron Sorkin is not as polished or as accomplished as David Fincher, who directed the predecessor, but this is a solid, engaging film that holds your attention.

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Nicholas Barber

BBC.com

Oct 15, 2026

2/5

Despite its fire-and-brimstone title, in other words, The Social Reckoning doesn't have much of a reckoning.

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André Didyme-Dôme

Rolling Stone en Español

3 hrs ago

His film may be insistent, but its intelligence lies in forcing us to look closely at a system we participate in even when we distrust it. The warning is clearly stated. [Full review in Spanish]

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Michael Nordine

Movie Brief

1 day ago

2/4

Is a sequel to The Social Network that isn’t directed by David Fincher and doesn’t star Jesse Eisenberg really a sequel to The Social Network? Not in any of the ways that count, apparently.

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Armond White

National Review

4 days ago

The Social Reckoning is a piece of disingenuous mythmaking that pretends to give Zuckerberg the comeuppance many have desired.

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Mr Hollywood

2 days ago

Not sure who asked for this. It’s so dull and completely biased. Even as a standalone movie it’s dull and disappointing

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Karen B

3 days ago

Was good to think about these issues now that some time has passed. We know more than we did in real time.

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CTBoone57

3 days ago

A spiritual successor to The Social Network, this movie has very good performances and an important message.

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Donna D

4 days ago

Was slow moving. And didn’t like the going back in time to ahead and then back again.

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Michael

6 days ago

Good movie if you like movies about investigative journalism. Entertaining.

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Charlie

Oct 25, 2026

Perfect. Absolutely Perfect. Except for the fact that I would have loved to see more. This movie deserved at least 3 Hour Runtime

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Synopsis

A companion piece to the hit film, The Social Network, Sorkin's original screenplay tells the true story of how Frances Haugen (Mikey Madison), a young Facebook engineer, enlists the help of Jeff Horwitz (Jeremy Allen White), a Wall Street Journal reporter, to go on a dangerous journey that ends up blowing the whistle on the social network's most guarded secrets.

Director: Aaron Sorkin
Producer: Todd Black, Peter Rice, Aaron Sorkin, Stuart M. Besser
Screenwriter: Aaron Sorkin
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Columbia Pictures, Alcon Entertainment
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 9, 2026, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA): $8.3M
Runtime: 1h 52m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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