Before social media had filters, likes, or livestream meltdowns, it had a face and a founder in flip-flops. That face became a film, slick with ambition and betrayal, and scripted with breakneck brilliance by Aaron Sorkin. Fast forward through a dozen data scandals and deleted posts, and the story is far from over. The keyboard is clacking again, and the hoodie might just make a comeback. Enter: The Social Network Part II.

As Aaron Sorkin opens a new tab on the Facebook saga, fans are refreshing nonstop, because the biggest plot twist might not be in the script but in who gets to wear the hoodie next.

Mark the moment; Aaron Sorkin is back on the login screen. As per Deadline, the Oscar-winning wordsmith is officially writing and directing The Social Network Part II. But whether Jesse Eisenberg will reprise his role as Mark Zuckerberg? That remains stuck in buffering. Sorkin has not confirmed any casting calls, and the extent of Zuckerberg’s involvement in the new plot is as foggy as a freshly cleared browser history.

This sequel skips the startup glitz and dives straight into the fallout. Inspired by The Wall Street Journal's explosive exposé The Facebook Files by Jeff Horwitz, the film will explore social media’s sinister underbelly. Deadline confirms it tackles everything from teen mental health and polarization to Facebook’s alleged ties to global violence. Aaron Sorkin may not be writing a January 6 movie, but the Capitol chaos is reportedly what reignited his screenwriting fire.

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While the script zooms in on Facebook’s chaos, Aaron Sorkin is not co-directing with anyone, just him, a blinking cursor, and the weight of a billion notifications.

Netflix favorite David Fincher is sitting this one out, but Aaron Sorkin is not exactly logging in without a password. With Molly’s Game, The Trial of the Chicago 7, and Being the Ricardos, he has proven he can direct heat. Alongside producers Todd Black, Peter Rice, and Stuart Besser, he is now crafting a darker tech drama. And agents across Hollywood are refreshing their inboxes for casting breakdowns.

With the project now in active development at Sony Pictures, casting has become the industry’s hottest whisper thread. As agents hustle and actors circle, the film’s next ensemble is poised to define a new era of digital drama. The logins may have changed, but the stakes are just as high, and Aaron Sorkin’s script is already setting the stage for another viral sensation.

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What are your thoughts on The Social Network Part II? Can lightning strike twice, or is the timeline better left untouched? Let us know in the comments below.