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\n\tThe first reactions<\/a> to The Social Reckoning<\/a>, Aaron Sorkin<\/a>\u2018s intriguing follow-up to The Social Network<\/a>, have hit social media.<\/p>\n

\n\tFull critics reviews for the Sony Pictures<\/a> film drop on Oct. 7, but the embargo for brief social media reactions to press screenings on Monday has been lifted and the consensus seems to be that Social Reckoning is a timely slow-burn legal drama with a compelling performance from Jeremy Strong<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n\tA companion film rather than a direct sequel to David Fincher<\/a>\u2018s The Social Network (2010), which Sorkin wrote, Social Reckoning tells the story of the 2021 Facebook leak that saw tens of thousands of internal documents about the company\u2019s practices sent to the Wall Street Journal and the Securities and Exchange Commission. <\/p>\n

\n\tPer the film\u2019s logline: \u201cFrances Haugen (Mikey Madison<\/a>), a young Facebook engineer, enlists the help of Jeff Horwitz (Jeremy Allen White<\/a>), a Wall Street Journal reporter, to go on a dangerous journey that ends up blowing the whistle on the social network\u2019s most guarded secrets.\u201d <\/p>\n

\n\tStrong plays Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in the film, taking over from Jesse Eisenberg, who turned down the opportunity to play Zuckerberg once more. The stellar cast also includes Wunmi Mosaku, Betty Gilpin, Billy Magnussen and Bill Burr. <\/p>\n

\n\tAs with all his directorial projects, Sorkin wrote the script. Interestingly, Jeff Cronenweth, Fincher\u2019s longtime cinematographer who also worked on The Social Network, lensed the film and the music is by two-time Oscar winner Alexandre Desplat.<\/p>\n

\n\tSorkin\u2019s film comes at a time when Hollywood is applying much greater scrutiny to Silicon Valley\u2019s tech titans<\/a>. In recent weeks, Alex Gibney has released Musk, a searing documentary about polarizing trillionaire Elon Musk. On Monday, first reactions to Luca Guadagnino\u2019s Sam Altman biopic Artificial <\/a>started to hit social media. Also coming up is Nathan Fielder\u2019s acclaimed docudrama You Can See Everything, about disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe Social Reckoning hits theaters on Oct. 9. Below is a selection of early reactions to the film.<\/p>\n

THE SOCIAL RECKONING is a decent journalism drama that lives in the shadow of its much superior predecessor.<\/p>\n

An okay script with okay direction. Nothing stands out as special beyond strong performances from Strong and Madison.<\/p>\n

Sorkin\u2019s done better, but still thought-provoking. pic.twitter.com\/5is1v8dmhb<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jonathan Sim @NYFF (@TheJonathanSim) October 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

THE SOCIAL RECKONING is an old-fashioned investigative journalism drama from Aaron Sorkin examining the dangers and manipulations of Facebook, as they prioritize profits over people at an alarming rate of growth. As usual with Sorkin, it moves at a good pace, plowing through\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/rUQsBAIqvh<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Matt Neglia @NYFF (@NextBestPicture) October 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

THE SOCIAL RECKONING is a true return to form for Aaron Sorkin and easily his best film since Molly\u2019s Game. I was deeply engaged and entertained from pretty much beginning to end. The film really reminds you of just how far technology has come and how much smarter and scarier it\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/TLxmSKveF7<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) October 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

#TheSocialReckoning<\/a> is impeccably researched. Unfortunately, it\u2019s far too preoccupied with its intelligence, making it more lecture than cinema. Sorkin erroneously believes his verbose dialogue is enough to evoke Frank Capra; he doesn\u2019t realize that he needs the passion, too. pic.twitter.com\/ekzOiKC32o<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Bill Bria (@billbria) October 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

#TheSocialReckoning<\/a> is better than expected, but still slightly disappointing because it never delivers the IMPACT its story feels like it needed<\/p>\n

The film throws a ton of information, context, and material that could hit incredibly hard if you weren\u2019t closely following\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/6gEPgiwrW2<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Zach Pope (@ZachhPope) October 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

THE SOCIAL RECKONING is essential viewing! <\/p>\n

A thoughtful, uncomfortable yet brutally important true story about the highs-and-lows of our digital communication era, social media, the rise of misinformation and free speech.<\/p>\n

Aaron Sorkin delivers a stellar and unflinching\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/zFwPM1axNX<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jeff Conway (@jeffconway) October 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

THE SOCIAL RECKONING is a capable journalism drama about the social cancer we already know. It\u2019s informative, though not necessarily compelling, given the unsatisfying reality we\u2019re still living in.<\/p>\n

Good performances and a classic, rhythmic script from Sorkin. Solid as a whole. pic.twitter.com\/ajR8NeMteI<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Daniel Howat (@howatdk) October 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

As someone who went into this as a complete skeptic, I\u2019m delighted to say that Aaron Sorkin has proven me wrong. Not only is The Social Reckoning a solid sequel, it completely justifies its existence as a scathing indictment of the current tumultuous state of society in both the\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/j1hzRrI9eH<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Luke Hearfield (@LukeHearfield) October 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

THE SOCIAL RECKONING lacks the distinctive Fincher flair that characterized The Social Network and is a bit clunky at times, but Aaron Sorkin once again delivers where it counts with fast, razor sharp, rhythmic dialogue. A few lines in particular resonate so strongly in an\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/eXOwisvIY9<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 The HoloFiles \u2013 Movies\/TV News & Reviews (@theholofiles) October 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

#TheSocialReckoning<\/a> is impeccably researched. Unfortunately, it\u2019s far too preoccupied with its intelligence, making it more lecture than cinema. Sorkin erroneously believes his verbose dialogue is enough to evoke Frank Capra; he doesn\u2019t realize that he needs the passion, too. pic.twitter.com\/ekzOiKC32o<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Bill Bria (@billbria) October 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

#TheSocialReckoning<\/a> is better than expected, but still slightly disappointing because it never delivers the IMPACT its story feels like it needed<\/p>\n

The film throws a ton of information, context, and material that could hit incredibly hard if you weren\u2019t closely following\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/6gEPgiwrW2<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Zach Pope (@ZachhPope) October 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

THE SOCIAL RECKONING is essential viewing! <\/p>\n

A thoughtful, uncomfortable yet brutally important true story about the highs-and-lows of our digital communication era, social media, the rise of misinformation and free speech.<\/p>\n

Aaron Sorkin delivers a stellar and unflinching\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/zFwPM1axNX<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jeff Conway (@jeffconway) October 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

THE SOCIAL RECKONING is a capable journalism drama about the social cancer we already know. It\u2019s informative, though not necessarily compelling, given the unsatisfying reality we\u2019re still living in.<\/p>\n

Good performances and a classic, rhythmic script from Sorkin. Solid as a whole. pic.twitter.com\/ajR8NeMteI<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Daniel Howat (@howatdk) October 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

The Social Reckoning is solid. Strong screenplay and excellent cast. Both Jeremy’s are very good. Mikey Madison is more than Anora.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Showbiz 411 (@showbiz411) October 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

#TheSocialReckoning<\/a> is a frustrating watch. The way it explores the dangers of social media is fascinating. Burr and Gilpin are standouts. Sadly the film has no electricity. The direction is bland, the score adds nothing and it feels like a boring version of a great movie. pic.twitter.com\/M7fQ74gpQg<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Max Dinenberg (@DinenbergMax) October 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Aaron Sorkin, come get your Oscar nom for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Editing and Best Adapted Screenplay.#TheSocialReckoning<\/a> is an absolute horrifying retelling of Facebook weaponizing hatred for profit & its global mental, physical, psychological political consequences pic.twitter.com\/vx09Yw4vO5<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 sagesurge @nyff (@sagesurge) October 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

THE SOCIAL RECKONING \u2013 Cinematically engineered for dads that watch movies while standing. <\/p>\n

Very 2000s TV feeling (complimentary) and Strong is nuts as Zuckerberg with limited screen time. The matinee coffee instead of a popcorn crowd will LOVE this one. pic.twitter.com\/wgQKLSLr8p<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 patrick. (@imPatrickT) October 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

#TheSocialReckoning<\/a> is not better than the previous film, but, it still has some really good moments & great performances from Madison & Allen White. Eisbenberg is missed. Some of the J6 stuff though is not wholly accurate. Still a nice companion piece to “The Social Network”.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Mike Winkler (Mike The Movie Guy) (@TheMikeWinkler) October 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

#TheSocialReckoning<\/a> is a well acted, slow burning drama that, despite being a slog at times, is a superb true life drama.<\/p>\n

It brings home the truth of the Facebook whistleblower in a terrifically measured way, thanks to some Oscar-Worthy performances.<\/p>\n

Very good. pic.twitter.com\/QwUp2NbecR<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 CarlKakaFOTF@LFF2026 (@CarlRoberts2) October 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

THE SOCIAL RECKONING \/ #TheSocialReckoning<\/a> sits on the same pedestal as THE SOCIAL NETWORK for me & here’s an add-on to that already massively hot take: this one matters more! Aaron Sorkin turns the Facebook Files into an infuriating film about a company that knew exactly what it\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/FFQKEt5jbj<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Manuel S\u00e3o Bento (@manuelsbento) October 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

As an old hack, I found #thesocialreckoning<\/a> touchingly stirring in its storyline of newspapers telling uncomfortable truths about social media. Good on Aaron Sorkin! Mikey Madison good as nerdy whistleblower; I like Jeremy Allen White but I\u2019m afraid he\u2019s as placid & one-note as..<\/p>\n

\u2014 Stephen Smith (@StephenSmithWDS) October 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Pleasantly surprised by #TheSocialReckoning<\/a>. Sorkin still has it as a writer but still very flat as a director. Randomly very funny which feels like it under cuts the film.<\/p>\n

Strong’s Zuckerberg feels under used and a little pointless also why don’t you just say Trump. pic.twitter.com\/Q43VxSeHnC<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Cameron Howe (@CamzoOG) October 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

WOOOO#TheSocialReckoning<\/a> was great! Sorkin put that pen to WORK in this riveting, slow burn drama anchored superbly by incredible acting from Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White. Strong and Burr uphold a gripping duel as well. While slow at times, this was SOLID. pic.twitter.com\/bI0H0onsx3<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Leo Rydel (@GeeklyGoods) October 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

#TheSocialReckoning<\/a> is miserable. It finally decides to wake up near the end, but it\u2019s a day late and a dollar short (or 5 years late and a trillion $ short). Message is there, but the presentation is so monotonous that it has nothing to add beyond just reading the FB files. https:\/\/t.co\/MfYpy4SCMF<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Danny Jarabek (@dtjcinema) October 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

#TheSocialReckoning<\/a> is a timely and compelling companion piece to The Social Network, sharing more DNA with Sorkin\u2019s The Newsroom than its predecessor however. Madison and Allen White are quietly magnetic, Burr and Gilpin seem born and bred to deliver Sorkin dialogue and Strong\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/4DQSrVFqla<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Tom Chatalbash (@TomChatalbash) October 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Sorkin forgive me for not expecting much from #TheSocialReckoning<\/a> because this blew me away. No stone is left unturned and does not shy away from being a scathing yet informative assessment of the responsibility of big tech companies today. So timely that it hurts. pic.twitter.com\/2NfjRD8XHT<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Nandita (@deetsdoots) October 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n