‘The Social Reckoning’ Bombs With $5.5 Million Opening. Why Did Aaron Sorkin’s Facebook Follow-Up Fail at the Box Office?

The Social Reckoning debuted to a disappointing $5.5 million, finishing fifth at the North American box office. Factors contributing to the failure include bad reviews, David Fincher's decision not to return, and a plot focusing on algorithms rather than AI. Conversely, the horror movie Other Mommy, featuring Jessica Chastain as a doppelgänger, topped the charts with $27.5 million in ticket sales, performing above expectations and significantly outperforming Aaron Sorkin's latest release during the opening weekend.