More than a decade after The Social Network captivated audiences and earned critical acclaim, screenwriter Aaron Sorkin is returning to the world of Facebook – this time, stepping behind the camera as director.
Sony Pictures has confirmed that Sorkin is developing a follow-up to the 2010 hit, which chronicled the turbulent origins of Facebook and its founder, Mark Zuckerberg. The untitled sequel is inspired by The Facebook Files, a series of investigative articles by journalist Jeff Horwitz, published by The Wall Street Journal in 2021. The reports shed light on Facebook’s internal decision-making and the platform’s broader impact on society, revealing a culture that prioritised growth over user safety.
Sorkin, who won an Oscar for his screenplay of the original film, has completed a new script based on these revelations and will take the reins as director for the first time in the franchise. Casting details have yet to be announced, and it remains unclear whether Jesse Eisenberg will reprise his role as Zuckerberg.
The Social Network, directed by David Fincher, was both a box office and awards season success, grossing $226 million globally and earning eight Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture. With its biting dialogue and sharp commentary on ambition in the digital age, the film has since become a defining portrait of Silicon Valley’s rise.
Now, with the sequel set to tackle Facebook’s controversial evolution into a global tech behemoth, Sorkin appears poised to examine the darker side of a platform that reshaped the internet – and the world.
