Jeremy Strong Cast as Mark Zuckerberg in Social Network Sequel The Social Reckoning

Aaron Sorkin is writing and directing the sequel to the 2010 film The Social Network, titled The Social Reckoning, scheduled for release on October 9, 2026. The new film will focus on The Facebook Files, a 2021 investigative report revealing Facebook's awareness of its platform's harm to teens and its role in spreading misinformation, centering around whistleblower Frances Haugen and journalist Jeff Horwitz. Jeremy Strong will replace Jesse Eisenberg as Mark Zuckerberg, with Eisenberg opting out due to artistic reasons, including the absence of original director David Fincher and a desire to avoid typecasting. The cast also includes Mikey Madison as Frances Haugen, Jeremy Allen White as Jeff Horwitz, and comedian Bill Burr in an unspecified role. The film aims to explore Facebook's prioritization of profit over safety and the spread of divisive material, reflecting a shift in public perception of Zuckerberg and the company's impact since the first film. Zuckerberg himself has expressed discomfort with the original film's portrayal, highlighting the sequel's potential to present a new narrative on Facebook's legacy.