‘Succession’ Star’s 112-Minute Legal Thriller Officially Removed From 2,606 Theaters After 2.2 Weeks
A short theatrical run
Sony Pictures’ The Social Reckoning has completed its domestic theatrical run. It opened in 2,606 theaters on October 9, 2026. The film earned $9.13 million domestically, with its opening weekend bringing in $5.02 million. The Numbers reported an average theatrical stay of 2.2 weeks.
A whistleblower’s story
The drama follows Frances Haugen, a young Facebook engineer, and Jeff Horwitz, a Wall Street Journal reporter. The pair embark on a dangerous effort to expose the social network’s closely guarded secrets.
The film draws on true events and the whistleblower who helped bring attention to social media. Mikey Madison plays Haugen, while Jeremy Allen White portrays Horwitz.
Cast and sequel context
Jeremy Strong plays Mark Zuckerberg, alongside Wunmi Mosaku as Raya Akinola and Betty Gilpin as Christina. The cast also includes Billy Magnussen, Bill Burr, Portia Doubleday, Anna Lambe, Gbenga Akinnagbe and Patrick Fischler.
The original The Social Network was directed by David Fincher and starred Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, Armie Hammer and Rooney Mara. Sorkin wrote and directed the follow-up.
Key points
- The Social Reckoning ended its theatrical run after opening in 2,606 domestic theaters.
- The R-rated film earned $9.13 million domestically, including $5.02 million in its opening weekend.
- The Numbers reported an average theatrical run of 2.2 weeks.
- Mikey Madison stars as whistleblower Frances Haugen, with Jeremy Allen White as reporter Jeff Horwitz.