The Social Network Part II in development, but it’s not what you expect

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After much anticipation, it appears that the highly-expected continuation of the 2010 movie “The Social Network” is now progressing. The renowned screenwriter Aaron Sorkin has been tapped to direct this upcoming project, and sources suggest it won’t strictly follow the formula of a traditional sequel to the legendary film.

According to a report from Deadline on June 25, 2025, The Social Network Part II is being developed, with Sorkin set to pen and direct this upcoming film.

Instead of being a direct sequel, these new reports suggest that the upcoming film serves as a continuation or follow-on story from the original.

According to current information, The Social Network Part II appears to center around incidents occurring during the 2020 United States Presidential Election, as suggested by various reports that suggest it delves into “Facebook’s impact on adolescents, pre-teens, violence, and nations beyond U.S. borders.

According to Deadline, ‘The Social Network 2’ project has been confirmed, with Aaron Sorkin set to resume both writing and directing duties for the sequel.

— ScreenTime (@screentime) June 25, 2025

The Social Network Part II to highlight Facebook’s effect on teens

In a 2024 interview, Sorkin had earlier proposed a concept for the sequel, discussing Facebook’s role in the 2020 presidential election.

Indeed, I’ll be discussing this topic,” he confirmed during a segment on The Town podcast. “…It turns out Facebook, for one reason or another, has been fine-tuning its system to amplify the most controversial content. This tactic boosts engagement since such material tends to stir up heated debates.

…At Facebook, there’s often thought to be a persistent balance between expansion and moral principles. However, this isn’t truly the case. It’s primarily about growth. If Mark Zuckerberg suddenly decided that he could afford to lose $1 billion without significant impact on his wealth, he could potentially prioritize integrity over growth by simply adjusting one digit in his financial calculations – changing a ‘120’ to a ‘119’.

As a gaming enthusiast, I’m hyped about the upcoming ‘The Social Network 2’. Here are the details:

– Aaron Sorkin is coming back to pen and direct this masterpiece.
– It’s still up in the air whether Jesse Eisenberg will reprise his role as Mark Zuckerberg.
– This isn’t a traditional sequel, but more of an extension or follow-up.
– The movie will delve into Facebook’s influence during the 2020 Election and its impact on teenagers and preteens, shedding light on the role it plays in our lives today.

— ScreenTime (@screentime) June 25, 2025

As a passionate fan, I’m thrilled to share that, thus far, it’s been confirmed that Todd Black, Peter Rice, Stuart Besser, and the masterful Sorkin himself are set to produce The Social Network Part II. However, details about the project are still scarce at the moment of this writing.

There’s some uncertainty about whether Jesse Eisenberg will return as Mark Zuckerberg, but if he does, it might be necessary for him to get fit because Zuckerberg has taken up Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since rising to fame as a well-known tech billionaire worldwide.

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2025-06-26 00:18