“Social Network 2” Will Feature New Characters and Go Beyond Facebook, Insider Reveals

The Social Network is getting a sequel, and it sounds like it’s going to be a lot different from the first movie. According to Daniel Richtman, an industry insider who shared the news on his Patreon, Social Network 2 won’t just focus on Facebook this time.

He says the new film will introduce fresh characters and cover more of the tech world and social media scene.

It’s been a long road to get here. Back in 2019, Aaron Sorkin, who wrote the original movie, shared that producer Scott Rudin wanted a follow-up. Sorkin said there was more than enough real-life drama to build a new story. “A lot of very interesting, dramatic stuff has happened since the movie ends,” he said.

Later that same year, Jesse Eisenberg, who played Mark Zuckerberg in the first film, said he’d love to return if Sorkin was involved. “Sorkin is a genius, and if he chooses to write about something, I’ll obviously be interested,” Eisenberg said. In 2020, Sorkin mentioned he would only write the sequel if David Fincher directed it again. Fincher later said they had talked about the idea but called it “a can of worms.”

Then in 2024, Sorkin revealed he was working on a new script tied to the January 6 Capitol riot. That added a whole new layer to the project. A big update came on June 25, 2025, when it was announced that The Social Network Part II is officially happening. This time, Sorkin isn’t just writing—he’s directing, too.

Richtman also noted something interesting. There’s no mention yet of Mark Zuckerberg’s character in the new film. That could mean they’re keeping something secret, like maybe someone’s already been cast. Fans are already wondering if Jesse Eisenberg will come back or if a new actor will take over the role.

The original movie came out in 2010 and made a huge impact. It won four Golden Globes, including Best Drama, Best Director for Fincher, Best Screenplay for Sorkin, and Best Original Score. Beyond the awards, the film lit a spark in people who watched it. Some even said it made them want to start their own companies.

Bob Lefsetz, a well-known music industry voice, said, “Watching this movie makes you want to run from the theatre, grab your laptop and build your own empire.” Entrepreneur Dave Knox added, “Fifteen years from now we might just look back and realize this movie inspired our next great generation of entrepreneurs.” Even Mark Zuckerberg, who wasn’t happy with how he was portrayed in the movie, admitted people told him it motivated them to launch businesses. “I get lots of messages from people who claim that they have been very much inspired… to start their own company,” he said.

With the sequel now moving forward, people are excited to see where the story goes. It sounds like it’s going to be bigger than just Facebook. Maybe even more intense. And while we don’t know who will play Zuckerberg—or how big his part will be—it’s clear that The Social Network Part II is happening, and it’s already getting a lot of attention.

We’ll likely hear more soon, but for now, it looks like a new chapter in the story of social media is on the way.

Have something to add? Let us know in the comments below!