Where to Watch What to Know Reviews Cast & Crew Movie Clips More Like This Related News Videos Photos Media Info Critics Consensus An urgent warning that feels like it's arriving a little too late, Aaron Sorkin's spiritual sequel to one of his crowning achievements is a worthwhile critique of social media's omnipresence that nonetheless pales in comparison to its predecessor. Read Critics Reviews Adam Nayman The Ringer 2 hrs ago Watching The Social Reckoning won’t kill you, but it won’t make you stronger, either. The best-case scenario, perhaps, is that it prompts you to pick up a newspaper or listen to a podcast. Go to Full Review David Fear Rolling Stone 2 hrs ago It’s a compilation of the best and the worst of Sorkin, bellowed into a microphone that’s giving off a tad too much feedback. Go to Full Review Annie Berke The New Republic 5 hrs ago The Social Reckoning is a journalism movie that feels like a play, and a didactic one at that. Go to Full Review Diane Carson AWFJ.org 9 min agoB- With his characteristic targeted dialogue and efficient pace, writer/director Aaron Sorkin dramatizes an uncomplicated but extremely important story. All the performances support and promote the theme, good versus evil without nuance. Go to Full Review M.V. Moorhead Phoenix Magazine 2 hrs ago The Social Rekoning is one of the few movies this year that I feel the urge to see again. I think this is because the critique of social media, and especially of social media co-opting the role of journalism, is so bracing and apt and overdue. Go to Full Review Ben Wasserman Film-Forward.com 2 hrs agoC Though Sorkin returns to write this sequel, the absence of director David Fincher is sorely felt here. Go to Full Review Read all reviews Terri B 29 min ago Plot does not drag and the actors are excellent. See more Mark F 1 hr ago EFF the critics!! Bunch of worthless bums!! Movie was excellent!! Jeremy strong became Mark Zuckerberg! And JAW was fantastic as always! Never heard of Mikey Madison but she did a great job! And holy cow is she HOT! Very well written and a story I didn’t know much about but it was told so beautifully that I sat in amazement through the credits! MUST SEE! See more John 1 hr ago Great script, acting direction. Finally an intelligent movie for grown-ups. See more Michael F 1 hr ago Outstanding — not just the actors… and yes, they are FANTASTIC!! The film lets everyone know what actually happened and candidly it continues to be done by many, and needs to be understood, recognized, controlled, and protected. See more Michael D 1 hr ago Fantastic, well written with a great message See more Chad G 2 hrs ago This will make you question your commitment to any and all social media and its well worth the investment. 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View More "I Trust Aaron & His Vision" 'The Social Reckoning' Cast on Aaron Sorkin's Directing Style "I Trust Aaron & His Vision" 'The Social Reckoning' Cast on Aaron Sorkin's Directing Style 26:59 Now Playing The Social Reckoning: New Trailer The Social Reckoning: New Trailer 2:30 Now Playing The Social Reckoning: Teaser Trailer The Social Reckoning: Teaser Trailer 2:22 Now Playing View more videos Synopsis A companion piece to the hit film, The Social Network, Sorkin's original screenplay tells the true story of how Frances Haugen (Mikey Madison), a young Facebook engineer, enlists the help of Jeff Horwitz (Jeremy Allen White), a Wall Street Journal reporter, to go on a dangerous journey that ends up blowing the whistle on the social network's most guarded secrets. Director Aaron Sorkin Producer Todd Black, Peter Rice, Aaron Sorkin, Stuart M. Besser Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin Distributor Columbia Pictures Production Co Columbia Pictures, Alcon Entertainment Rating R (Language) Genre Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Biography Original Language English Release Date (Theaters) Oct 9, 2026, Wide Runtime 1h 52m Sound Mix Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Aspect Ratio Digital 2.39:1 Community Watch "" is under Community Watch. Please write a review for your rating to count toward the Popcornmeter. Write a review Thanks for your submission! Your review is awaiting approval. Once accepted, your review will get its big debut in the Popcornmeter. Visit FAQ to learn more about Community Watch. Got it Your review wasn't posted Your review for "" needs a small edit before going live and contributing to the Popcornmeter. Please read our Community Code of Conduct, and resubmit for consideration. Edit review Questions? Visit our help desk. More Options Edit Review - -   Tap to Unmute See Details