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New Sony Film 'The Social Reckoning' Highlights Facebook Scandal

9/27/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Sony Pictures will release The Social Reckoning on October 9, 2026, coinciding with Indigenous Peoples' Day.
It is a follow-up to The Social Network, which grossed over $226 million and won three Academy Awards, with Jeremy Strong portraying Mark Zuckerberg 17 years after the original film.
The film chronicles Frances Haugen and Jeff Horwitz exposing Facebook via The Facebook Files.

History

Historical Context

The 2010 film The Social Network highlighted Facebook's rapid ascent, grossing over $226 million and winning three Academy Awards. This portrayal of Mark Zuckerberg intensified scrutiny of social media's societal impact. The upcoming film The Social Reckoning, featuring Frances Haugen and Jeff Horwitz, addresses Facebook's ethical challenges, coinciding with a growing awareness of social justice issues, particularly on Indigenous Peoples' Day.

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Story summary

Sony Pictures will release The Social Reckoning on October 9, 2026, coinciding with Indigenous Peoples' Day.
It is a follow-up to The Social Network, which grossed over $226 million and won three Academy Awards, with Jeremy Strong portraying Mark Zuckerberg 17 years after the original film.
The film chronicles Frances Haugen and Jeff Horwitz exposing Facebook via The Facebook Files.

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