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The movie The Social Reckoning is performing poorly at the box office. According to Variety, Aaron Sorkin’s follow-up to The Social Network earned only $5.5 million over its three-day weekend. This figure is significantly lower than The Social Network’s $22 million opening and falls short of a budget estimated between $30 and $42 million by Variety. Consequently, the film is considered a financial flop for Columbia Pictures and Sony.

Critics note that middling reviews have contributed to this lackluster performance. The film currently holds a 55% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has faced negative reactions on social media. While some audiences may be hoping for a sequel to The Social Network, which won three Oscars for its screenplay, editing, and score, others reportedly did not connect with the performances of Mikey Madison as Frances Haugen or Jeremy Allen White as Jeff Horwitz. Madison told The Hollywood Reporter that Sorkin’s vision prevented an authentic representation of real people. Additionally, Aaron Sorkin confirmed to Variety that Jesse Eisenberg, who played Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Network, had no interest in joining this project.

In contrast, Blumhouse’s Other Mommy earned $27.5 million over its three-day weekend. This result suggests that audiences may prefer new horror films over movies about the negative impacts of social media.