Aaron Sorkin returns to the world of social media scandals with The Social Reckoning, and the first trailer has finally arrived. Be sure to watch the trailer for this highly anticipated drama from Sony Pictures, opening exclusively in theaters on October 9, 2026.

Written and directed by Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin, the film serves as a companion piece to the acclaimed 2010 film The Social Network, which earned Sorkin an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. Inspired by the true events behind The Facebook Files investigation, The Social Reckoning stars Mikey Madison (Anora) as Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, Jeremy Allen White as Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz, and Jeremy Strong in a pivotal role.

The film follows Haugen's courageous decision to expose the social media giant's most closely guarded secrets, setting off a chain of events that would spark global controversy. Don't miss your first look at one of 2026's most talked-about films.

Here's a look at the first trailer for The Social Reckoning:

The Social Reckoning

“I have a hunch you're not a fan of Facebook. I am."

Synopsis: A companion piece to the hit film The Social Network, Sorkin’s original screenplay is based on the events that gave rise to the Wall Street Journal’s shocking exposé The Facebook Files. The film is inspired by the true story of how Frances Haugen (Madison), a young Facebook engineer, enlists the help of Jeff Horwitz (White), a Wall Street Journal reporter, to go on a dangerous journey that ends up blowing the whistle on the social network’s most guarded secrets.
Release Date: October 9, 2026
Director: Aaron Sorkin
Writer: Aaron Sorkin
Cast: Mickey Madison, Jeremy Allen White, Jeremy Strong