GoKawiilAaron Sorkin's 'The Social Reckoning' opens to just $5.5M at box office
Aaron Sorkin's follow-up to The Social Network earned only $5.5 million in its opening weekend, according to Variety, against a production budget estimated between $30 and $42 million. The film currently holds a 55% Rotten Tomatoes score and has drawn criticism on social media, a sharp contrast to The Social Network's $22 million debut.
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The weak opening represents a significant financial loss for Columbia Pictures and Sony, and suggests audiences may have expected a more direct sequel rather than a loosely connected follow-up. Mixed reactions to the performances of Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White, along with Jesse Eisenberg's absence from the project, could help explain why the film struggled to connect with fans of the original.
- The Social Reckoning grossed $5.5 million on an opening weekend against a $30-42 million budget.
- The film holds a 55% Rotten Tomatoes rating and has faced criticism on social media.
- Jesse Eisenberg declined to appear in the film, according to director Aaron Sorkin.
Source: theverge.com — Charles Pulliam-Moore, 2026-10-12
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