The Social Reckoning — Social Network Sequel Set for Oct 9, 2026

The long-awaited sequel to The Social Network is officially titled The Social Reckoning and is scheduled to hit theaters on October 9, 2026. Aaron Sorkin returns as both writer and director for this follow-up that examines recent controversies involving Facebook.

Plot focus

The film follows whistleblower Frances Haugen’s revelations and the reporting that exposed internal Facebook documents suggesting the company was aware of harm caused by its platform.

Key cast

• Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg (takes over the role from Jesse Eisenberg)
• Mikey Madison as Frances Haugen
• Jeremy Allen White as Jeff Horowitz (Wall Street Journal reporter)
• Bill Burr — role not yet confirmed; reports suggest a fictional amalgam character

Creative team

Aaron Sorkin returns to write and direct. Sorkin also wrote the original 2010 screenplay; David Fincher directed the first film.

Sources

For more details, see coverage by Consequence: https://consequence.net/2025/09/social-network-sequel-release-date-cast/

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