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Trailer for The Social Reckoning Unveiled at CinemaCon

4/14/2026

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Sorkin Debuts Sequel

Aaron Sorkin presented the trailer for The Social Reckoning at CinemaCon.
The Social Reckoning is a sequel to The Social Network and is scheduled for release on October 9, 2026.
The film examines the fallout from the 2021 Facebook leak after whistleblower Frances Haugen exposed the company's negligence regarding societal harm.
The trailer features Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg and includes Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White, and Bill Burr.

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Historical Context

In 2021, Frances Haugen's whistleblowing exposed Facebook's (now Meta) awareness of its platforms' societal harms, leading to congressional hearings and significant public scrutiny. The revelations, detailed in The Facebook Files, highlighted issues like misinformation and mental health impacts on teens. This ongoing discourse is further explored in Aaron Sorkin's upcoming film, The Social Reckoning, set for release in 2026.

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Sorkin Debuts Sequel

Aaron Sorkin presented the trailer for The Social Reckoning at CinemaCon.
The Social Reckoning is a sequel to The Social Network and is scheduled for release on October 9, 2026.
The film examines the fallout from the 2021 Facebook leak after whistleblower Frances Haugen exposed the company's negligence regarding societal harm.
The trailer features Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg and includes Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White, and Bill Burr.

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