Mark Zuckerberg gets the last laugh as ‘The Social Reckoning’ flops—opening to a fraction of what ‘The Social Network’ made 16 years ago
Aaron Sorkin’s Facebook follow-up debuted to about $5 million, landing in fifth place. The culture, the politics, and Facebook itself have all changed since 2010.
Mark Zuckerberg may be smiling despite "The Social Reckoning" flopping at the box office. Aaron Sorkin's 2010 film, "The Social Network," opened to $22 million, while the newer movie only drew $5 million in its first weekend. Despite a hefty $30 million budget and a splashy marketing campaign, the film struggled to draw audiences.
The weak opening is attributed to the film's lack of mystique and the fact that Facebook is no longer as cool or relevant as it once was. The story behind "The Social Reckoning" is familiar to most viewers, while the original film tapped into the zeitgeist in a way that made it all the more impactful.
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