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New Sorkin Film Explores January 6 Insurrection's Facebook Ties

10/24/2025

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Sony Pictures schedules The Social Reckoning by Aaron Sorkin, the American screenwriter, for release on October 9, 2026.
The film examines the January 6 insurrection and its ties to Facebook, focusing on Frances Haugen.
Filming began in Vancouver, featuring Capitol attack scenes with extras in tactical gear and MAGA hats.
Jeremy Strong portrays Mark Zuckerberg in a project described as a companion piece to The Social Network.

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Sony Pictures schedules The Social Reckoning by Aaron Sorkin, the American screenwriter, for release on October 9, 2026.
The film examines the January 6 insurrection and its ties to Facebook, focusing on Frances Haugen.
Filming began in Vancouver, featuring Capitol attack scenes with extras in tactical gear and MAGA hats.
Jeremy Strong portrays Mark Zuckerberg in a project described as a companion piece to The Social Network.