The Social Network Sequel Has A Title, And The First Group Of Stars Has Been Announced, Including Who Will Play Mark Zuckerberg. Here's Everything We Know

We now have a title for the sequel to the 2012 David Fincher Film, or more specifically, what the producers are now calling a "companion piece": The Social Reckoning.

We have had some hints as to what the movie will be about, not only from the name, but also from who the group of actors who have been announced, including Mikey Madison, Jeremy Strong, and Jeremy Allen White, will be starring in the film.

Here is everything we currently know about The Social Reckoning.

What Is The Social Reckoning Release Date?

The Social Reckoning will be released on October 9, 2026.

We knew it wouldn't be on the 2025 movie schedule, so that isn't a surprise. It was a safe bet that it would be released on the 2026 movie schedule. This still means a fairly quick production schedule, as we are now about a year out from the film's release.

The Social Network Part II Cast

The first film really ignited the careers of both Jesse Eisenberg and Andrew Garfield, both of whom have gone on to have very fulfilling careers in the last fifteen years. Eisenberg actually earned an Academy Award nomination for his part in the film.

The first cast members' names have been released, and it's an impressive list that includes Emmy and Oscar winners. It seems unlikely, based on what small bits of info we know about the plot, that any of the stars from The Social Network will play a major role in this one.

Mikey Madison

According to Sony Pictures, Oscar-winner Mikey Madison will play Frances Haugen, who is a former data engineer at Facebook-turned-whistleblower. Haugen worked with Congress and the press to release The Facebook Files, which opened up the social media company to a slew of criticisms over how it handled content from its millions of users.

Jeremy Allen White

Star of The Bear and the upcoming Bruce Springsteen biopic, Jeremy Allen White, is slated to play Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz, who worked with Haugen to publish The Facebook Files in 2021.

Jeremy Strong

Probably the most anticipated question about the casting of The Social Reckoning is who will play Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg. We now have the answer, and it's none other than Emmy Award-winner Jeremy Strong. This is an interesting choice, but there is no doubt that Strong has the chops to play any role, and his take on Zuckerberg will be fascinating, especially at this pivotal time in the Facebook CEO's career.

Bill Burr

Comedian, podcaster, and star of The Mandalorian, Bill Burr, has also been named to the cast in an undisclosed role.

What Is The Social Reckoning Going To Be About?

While plot details are sparse, we do know that The Social Reckoning is based on The Facebook Files from The Wall Street Journal, which was an “explosive series of articles” that exposed Facebook's controversies, including data leaks, corruption, and more.

Deadline reported in June that the impact of the January 6th Capitol Riots in 2021 played a large role in the inspiration for this sequel, and how Facebook might have played a part in inciting those events, as well as how the site has harmed the mental health of teenagers, inspired violence, and much more.

The film will examine the impact of social media on our society as a whole over the last fifteen years or so, as well as the scrutiny Facebook has faced due to troubling accusations and reports. It sounds about right, and given how much social media has evolved since the first film was released.

Aaron Sorkin Will Direct And Write

One major change from the first film is that David Fincher will not be directing this one. Instead, the reins have passed to Aaron Sorkin, who wrote the screenplay for the first film and has since become a top director in Hollywood.

Sorkin has also written The Social Reckoning, which he adapted from the book The Accidental Billionaires by Ben Mezrich. The screenplay won an Oscar in 2013. Sorkin, of course, has a fantastic screenwriting resume, including Moneyball, Steve Jobs, A Few Good Men, and, of course, the first four seasons of The West Wing.

Sorkin has proven himself to be a great director. He has helmed three critically-acclaimed films: The Trial of the Chicago 7, Being the Ricardos, and Molly’s Game. He has a fantastic track record, so there is no reason not to trust this one in his capable hands.

We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available!