Logged Out: Why ‘The Social Reckoning’ Flatlined in the Shadow of ‘The Social Network’ | Analysis
The companion to Aaron Sorkin's Oscar-winning film grossed just $5.5 million on opening weekend, continuing a trend of audiences rejecting movies about our troubled times The post Logged Out: Why ‘The Social Reckoning’ Flatlined in the Shadow of ‘The Social Network’ | Analysis appeared first on TheWrap .
Sixteen years after the release of Aaron Sorkin's hit film "The Social Network," his sequel "The Social Reckoning" has failed to make a splash at the box office. The movie, which tackles the negative effects of social media on democracy and teenagers, opened with a modest $5.5 million domestic opening compared to the $22.6 million "The Social Network" earned.
The trailers for "The Social Reckoning" have been largely ignored on social media platforms, and the film has received lukewarm reviews, with a B- on CinemaScore and Rotten Tomatoes scores of 55% for critics and 73% for audience. The movie's reception highlights the challenge of capturing audiences' attention with topics that are already dominating real-life headlines.
Sony Pictures, despite the flop, is not in a dire situation as other successful horror releases and upcoming films are expected to boost its box office performance.
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