Trending Now - First Look: Jeremy Strong as Zuckerberg in 'the Social Reckoning

WHO:

Variety - The film "The Social Reckoning" stars Jeremy Strong, Mikey Madison, and Jeremy Allen White.

Deadline - Aaron Sorkin is the writer and director of "The Social Reckoning."

WHAT:

Coming Soon - "The Social Reckoning" is also referred to as "The Social Network 2."

Deadline - The film is set to drop in theaters in 2026.

Variety - "The Social Reckoning" is a sequel to the 2010 film "The Social Network."

Deadline - The film is described as a companion piece to "The Social Network," focusing on the legal battles surrounding Facebook.

WHERE:

Variety - The first look at "The Social Reckoning" was presented at CinemaCon, an annual convention for movie theater owners.

WHEN:

Variety - The trailer for "The Social Reckoning" debuted on April 14th, 2026, at CinemaCon.

WHY:

Deadline - Aaron Sorkin explained that there was a need for a sequel to "The Social Network" to address the ongoing developments related to Facebook.

HOW:

Variety - The film adapts elements from Ben Mezrich's book, similar to how "The Social Network" was developed.

(UPDATED April 14, 2026 09:21 UTC)

A new film titled "The Social Reckoning," also known as "The Social Network 2," is set to hit theaters in 2026. The announcement was made early on Tuesday at 05:43 UTC. Fans of the original film can look forward to its release in the coming months.

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(UPDATED April 14, 2026 05:43 UTC)

The trailer for "The Social Reckoning," a sequel to the 2010 film "The Social Network," debuted on Tuesday, at CinemaCon, showcasing a star-studded cast that includes Jeremy Strong, Mikey Madison, and Jeremy Allen White. Written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, the film serves as a companion piece, focusing on the legal battles surrounding Facebook and adapting elements from Ben Mezrich's book. Sorkin emphasized the necessity for this sequel to address the ongoing developments related to the social media giant.