Aaron Sorkin's 'The Social Reckoning' Examines Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen
The film, a quasi-sequel to 'The Social Network,' stars Mikey Madison as Haugen and Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg.
Aaron Sorkin's new film, "The Social Reckoning," is set to open in theaters nationwide on Friday, October 9. The movie, described as a sort of sequel to the 2010 film "The Social Network," chronicles the true story of Frances Haugen, the whistleblower who leaked internal Facebook documents in 2021. These documents revealed that the company was aware of the harms its platform caused to young users but took limited action.
Mikey Madison portrays Haugen in the film, while Jeremy Allen White stars as Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz, who initially broke the story. Jeremy Strong, known for his role in "Succession," takes on the part of Facebook founder and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, a role previously played by Jesse Eisenberg in "The Social Network." Eisenberg declined to return for the sequel.
"The Social Reckoning" was both written and directed by Sorkin, who also penned the original "The Social Network." Cinematographer Jeff Cronenweth is the only other returning crew member from the 2010 film. The cast also includes Bill Burr, Betty Gilpin, and Billy Magnussen.
Early reviews suggest the film may not achieve the same critical or commercial success as "The Social Network." Currently, "The Social Reckoning" is exclusively available in movie theaters. Information on showtimes can be found via Fandango.
While the film is not yet available for streaming, it is expected to eventually appear on Netflix due to a deal between Sony Pictures and the streaming service. This agreement grants Netflix the first streaming window for Sony films after their home media release. Based on the release pattern of other Sony movies, such as "Scarlet," which arrived on Netflix approximately four months after its theatrical debut, "The Social Reckoning" is anticipated to begin streaming on Netflix around early to mid-February 2027.
Amazon Prime Video will also eventually offer the film for purchase and rental digitally. However, it will not be available for free streaming with a Prime subscription in the near future. Viewers wishing to watch "The Social Reckoning" at home will need to wait for its digital release or its availability on Netflix.