THE SOCIAL RECKONING (2026) SOUNDTRACK - SONGS, MUSIC & MOVIE FACTS

The Social Reckoning (2026) — Aaron Sorkin's companion piece to the Oscar-winning The Social Network, opening in US theaters on October 9; its 17-track score by Alexandre Desplat arrives the same day on Sony Classical.

Image: Marie-Christine Desplat, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

The Social Reckoning Movie Facts

Release Date: October 9, 2026 (US theaters, Sony Pictures; wider rollout noted from October 7 on Sony's corporate schedule)

Director: Aaron Sorkin

Cast: Mikey Madison (Frances Haugen), Jeremy Allen White (Jeff Horwitz), Jeremy Strong (Mark Zuckerberg), Wunmi Mosaku, Betty Gilpin, Billy Magnussen, Bill Burr

Producers: Todd Black, Peter Rice, Aaron Sorkin, Stuart Besser

Studio: Columbia Pictures

The film is inspired by the 2021 'Facebook Files' leak and whistleblower Frances Haugen, and serves as a companion piece to David Fincher's 2010 The Social Network, which Sorkin wrote.

October is stacked at the multiplex: fellow 2026 theatrical release Tom Cruise's Digger hits theaters this month too.

The Social Reckoning Soundtrack

Composer: Alexandre Desplat (Academy Award winner)

Music Label: Sony Classical

Release Date: October 9, 2026 (digital release; two tracks already streaming)

Songs: A 17-track score, including one vocal track — The Lament, written by Desplat and featuring soprano Renée Fleming. No physical or vinyl edition has been confirmed, so digital release only for now.

Like our Wicked: For Good soundtrack coverage, this guide pairs the full tracklist with release and album details.

Tracklist

1. The Social Reckoning (3:17)
2. Tomorrow's Headlines (1:40)
3. F*** (4:04)
4. Jeff (1:02)
5. Online (1:03)
6. Unplug (3:55)
7. MSI (2:12)
8. Celiac (1:43)
9. Published (2:19)
10. Frances Goes Home (2:23)
11. Psych Damage (2:00)
12. Likes (2:07)
13. Sleepless (1:56)
14. Chaos (3:56)
15. Waiting Room (4:31)
16. The Lament – Alexandre Desplat & Renée Fleming (3:46)
17. 72 Hours (3:55)

FAQ

Who composed the music of The Social Reckoning?

Academy Award winner Alexandre Desplat composed the score, with soprano Renée Fleming lending her vocals to the standout track The Lament.

When is the soundtrack released?

Sony Classical releases the 17-track album digitally on October 9, 2026 — the same day the film opens in theaters, with two tracks already streaming.

Is it connected to The Social Network?

Yes. The film is a companion piece to David Fincher's 2010 original, jumping forward to the 2021 Facebook Files whistleblower story and directed by The Social Network's screenwriter, Aaron Sorkin.

Who plays Mark Zuckerberg?

Jeremy Strong takes on the role, offering a very different take from Jesse Eisenberg's 2010 original. Mikey Madison plays whistleblower Frances Haugen, while Jeremy Allen White plays reporter Jeff Horwitz.