June 30, 2025, 5:18 am | Read time: 2 minutes
He wrote the acclaimed screenplay for the Facebook movie–now Aaron Sorkin is bringing the story behind the social network back to the screen. The new film picks up where the success story starts to crack: with the revelations of a whistleblower that heavily burdened the company.
Aaron Sorkin is working on a sequel to “The Social Network.” At the center is whistleblower Frances Haugen, who released internal Facebook documents in 2021. Whether Jesse Eisenberg will again play Mark Zuckerberg is still uncertain.
“The Social Network” Gets a Sequel–With Explosive Content
Eleven years after winning the Oscar, Aaron Sorkin returns with a sequel to the Facebook drama “The Social Network.” As reported by several U.S. media outlets, the screenwriter will also direct this time. The project is produced by Sony, with Sorkin, Todd Black, Peter Rice, and Stuart Besser involved.
The sequel focuses on the revelations of Frances Haugen, who gained worldwide attention in 2021 by releasing internal Facebook documents. The former employee accused the company of neglecting user protection for economic reasons. “The Wall Street Journal” published the documents under the title “The Facebook Files.” Haugen also testified before the U.S. Congress.
Return of Jesse Eisenberg Not Confirmed
Whether Jesse Eisenberg will reprise his role as the Facebook founder is not yet known. Eisenberg received an Oscar nomination for Best Actor in 2010 for his portrayal of the young Mark Zuckerberg. At that time, “The Social Network” was nominated for eight Oscars, including Best Picture, Directing, Cinematography, and Sound. The film ultimately won for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Editing, and Best Original Score.
With the second part of “The Social Network,” the focus shifts from the founding story to the dark sides of the social network. Once again, a real scandal serves as the template–this time not from the early years, but from a phase when the company had already gained worldwide power and influence. Aaron Sorkin himself had previously advocated for capturing the dramatic developments of recent years on film.
With material from dpa