**The disappointing $5.5 million domestic opening for Aaron Sorkin’s “The Social Reckoning” sets the stage for a steep second-weekend decline, with trader consensus centering on the $2–3 million range.** Mixed reviews (54% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a B– CinemaScore reflect audience fatigue with Facebook-centric stories, especially compared to the 2010 predecessor’s stronger cultural moment and Fincher direction. Early weekday drops exceeding 50% point to limited legs in a marketplace dominated by horror holdovers and other new releases. Modest $30 million budget and lack of awards buzz further cap momentum, though Sorkin’s dialogue-driven appeal and star turns from Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White could provide a modest floor. Second-weekend results will hinge on whether the film can retain enough adult viewers amid typical post-opening erosion for prestige dramas.