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Aaron Sorkin, who wrote the first film, takes over directing duties from David Fincher for "The Social Reckoning," the follow-up to "The Social Network." With the sequel opening in North American theaters this weekend, the first wave of reactions from critics and entertainment journalists has arrived. The overall verdict so far points to a decent-to-solid sequel, though few are calling it extraordinary.
Critics shared their reactions online:
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The cast of "The Social Reckoning" includes Mikey Madison, Betty Gilpin, Billy Magnussen, Jeremy Allen White, Bill Burr and Wunmi Mosaku. Jeremy Strong takes over from "The Social Network" star Jesse Eisenberg as Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.
The film centers on Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz and his work on "The Facebook Files," the landmark 2021 investigative series that exposed Facebook's closely guarded internal operations. Jeremy Allen White plays Horwitz, while Mikey Madison portrays Frances Haugen, the data engineer and whistleblower who provided him with the information. "The Social Reckoning" opens in North American theaters on October 9, 2026.