“The Social Reckoning” set for october 2026 Release, Details Emerging on Facebook Files Sequel
LOS ANGELES, CA – A sequel too the Academy Award-winning The social Network is officially moving forward, with Sony Pictures announcing today a release date of October 9, 2026, and the film’s title: The Social Reckoning. The film will delve into the controversies surrounding Facebook, now Meta, focusing on the revelations contained within the “Facebook Files.”
The project reunites Aaron Sorkin, who penned the original film’s celebrated screenplay (winning an Oscar in 2011), as both writer and director. Filming is slated to begin in October 2025.
Leading the cast is Oscar winner Mikey Madison (Euphoria), portraying Frances Haugen, the former Facebook product manager who leaked internal documents to the press.joining her is Golden Globe winner Jeremy Allen White (The Bear), playing Wall Street Journal journalist Jeff Horwitz, who partnered with Haugen to expose the company’s practices. The cast also includes Grammy and Emmy-nominated comedian Bill Burr (Old Dads) and Oscar nominee Jeremy Strong (Succession), who will portray Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.
The Social Reckoning is described as a “thematic sequel” set approximately 20 years after Facebook’s founding.The plot centers on haugen seeking Horwitz’s help to bring to light internal research revealing Facebook’s awareness of the harmful effects of its platform. Thes effects include the spread of disinformation, fake news, the amplification of political violence, and the negative impact on the mental health of children and adolescents. The story is based on the series of articles Horwitz published in 2021 detailing the “Facebook Files.”
Sorkin will produce the film alongside todd Black, Peter rice, and Stuart Besser.
This sequel promises to revisit the complex legacy of Facebook, shifting focus from its origins to the ethical and societal consequences of its global dominance.
source: Variety
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