Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Social Reckoning’ is off to a weak start
Aaron Sorkin’s new film, 'The Social Reckoning,' has underperformed at the domestic box office, signaling a potential shift in audience interest regarding tech-focused dramas. The article explores the broader trend of films and documentaries centered on controversial tech figures and Silicon Valley culture.
Why it matters
The film's poor performance may indicate 'tech fatigue' among audiences and influence future studio investment in Silicon Valley-themed content.
“The Social Reckoning,” Aaron Sorkin’s follow-up to “The Social Network,” is on-track to make only $5.5 million at the domestic box office this weekend, according to Sunday estimates.
That’s below the already underwhelming $7 million to $8 million the studio had projected, and it means Sorkin’s new movie is unlikely to become a “Social Network”-sized hit. The earlier film had a $22 million opening weekend and made a total of $97 million domestically (and that’s at 2010 ticket prices). It also won Sorkin an Oscar and became one of most influential on-screen depictions of Silicon Valley and startup culture.
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