'The Social Reckoning' Trailer: Everything We Know About The Sequel

Sony Pictures just dropped the trailer for The Social Reckoning, the sequel to David Fincher’s 2010 masterpiece The Social Network, which has been written and directed by Aaron Sorkin.

The trailer still has that itchy Sorkin dialogue that claps back and snaps and sizzles, so check it out, and then let's go over everything we know about the next chapter of the Facebook saga.

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"I'm a Professional Defendant"

Zuckerberg is back, and it sounds like Jeremy Strong has mastered the tenor of his voice. We're seeing a totally different Zuck in these trailers. One is positioned as a thought leader who feels infallible in his process.

It definitely was the biggest reveal of the trailer. And it'll be interesting to see how Sorkin frames him in the story.

The Story: From Dorm Rooms to "The Facebook Files"

While the first film was about the creation of Facebook, The Social Reckoning is about what it has become and how it has affected society.

Are we better off with social media?

Sorkin has been vocal in his blame of the platform for the January 6th Capitol riots, but the film's core narrative is reportedly centered on the 2021 "Facebook Files" scandal and also the fallout we've learned occurred in terms of how social media mentally affects people using it.

The Cast:

The biggest talking point is the casting of Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg. According to reports, Eisenberg felt he had "outgrown" the role, and Andrew Garfield will also not return as Eduardo Saverin (the character is currently living in Singapore).

• The Protagonist: Mikey Madison stars as Frances Haugen, the real-life data scientist and whistleblower who leaked thousands of internal documents.
• The Reporter: Jeremy Allen White plays Jeff Horwitz, the Wall Street Journal reporter who broke the story.

Who Else Is In the Movie?

• Bill Burr (Role TBA)
• Wunmi Mosaku
• Betty Gilpin

The Technical Team

While Fincher isn't directing, the film retains the visual DNA of the original. Jeff Cronenweth, the cinematographer for The Social Network, is back behind the camera.

And there's another major change: Alexandre Desplat is replacing the iconic Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross to score the film.

Key Production Details

Summing It All Up

The first film captured the spark of the social media age, and this one follows the fallout.

But will Sorkin be able to pivot the franchise and tell a story that still feels relevant and exciting?

Let me know what you think in the comments.