A Whistleblower Takes on Facebook in The Social Reckoning
This trailer sets up a timely newsroom-and-corporate thriller built around Frances Haugen’s decision to expose Facebook from the inside, giving the story clear stakes beyond familiar tech-world drama. Aaron Sorkin’s writing and direction point to a sharp, dialogue-driven approach, while the ensemble—including Mikey Madison, Jeremy Strong, Wunmi Mosaku, and Jeremy Allen White—suggests a film balancing investigative tension with character-focused conflict.
Inspired by true events, The Social Reckoning follows Facebook engineer Frances Haugen as she turns to Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz to expose closely guarded secrets inside the social media giant. Written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, the companion piece to The Social Network stars Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White, Wunmi Mosaku, Betty Gilpin, Billy Magnussen, Bill Burr and Jeremy Strong.
The Social Reckoning is in cinemas October 9, 2026.
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Inspired by true events, The Social Reckoning follows Facebook engineer Frances Haugen as she turns to Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz to expose closely guarded secrets inside the social media giant. Written and directed by Aaron Sorkin,…
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