The Social Reckoning failed to achieve the box office success of The Social Network due to a lack of urgency in its narrative. The film shifted focus from Mark Zuckerberg to whistleblower Frances Haugen and Facebook's algorithm issues, including radicalization and teen mental health. However, the timeliness of the story was overshadowed by current fears surrounding artificial intelligence and its potential societal impact. Furthermore, Haugen's whistleblowing did not appear to lead to significant changes at Facebook, diminishing the perceived relevance of the film's premise. Critical reviews were also overwhelmingly negative, contributing to its failure. Sony Pictures maintained a modest $30 million budget, which limited potential financial losses compared to other flops. This contrasts with the disastrous performance of "Digger," a Tom Cruise satire with a massive $160 million budget that incurred significant losses. The article suggests that "The Social Reckoning" might not have resonated because audiences felt the issues it highlighted were no longer impactful. The film's critical and commercial underperformance underscores a disconnect with contemporary audience concerns. Ultimately, the movie struggled to find its audience in a landscape dominated by larger, more pressing technological anxieties.