Hollywood rolls out 2026 films critical of Silicon Valley leaders

Hollywood rolls out 2026 films critical of Silicon Valley leaders

The Verge reported that Hollywood released a wave of 2026 movies and documentaries portraying major tech founders in a negative light, reflecting growing public skepticism toward Big Tech. Variety noted that Universal's horror thriller "Other Mommy" earned $27. 5 million in its opening weekend, far outpacing Aaron Sorkin's tech sequel "The Social Reckoning," which opened with $5.

5 million and placed fifth. Earlier forecasts from The Hollywood Reporter had projected the horror film to debut around $20 million and the tech sequel about $7 million. The modest performance of the tech biopic has sparked discussion about the commercial prospects of the slate of technology-focused films slated for 2026.

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The tech backlash is now in theaters
The tech backlash is now in theaters

The Verge • 15 oct. 21h39

Several 2026 movies and documentaries portray major tech founders in a negative light, reflecting growing public skepticism toward Big Tech.

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12 octobre 2026
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It Bombed as Musk, Holmes, Altman Loom
It Bombed as Musk, Holmes, Altman Loom

The Hollywood Reporter • 12 oct. 22h37

Aaron Sorkin's film The Social Reckoning opened to modest earnings, prompting discussion about the commercial prospects of a slate of 2026 movies centered on technology and its leaders.

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The Social Reckoning is flopping at the box office
The Social Reckoning is flopping at the box office

The Verge • 12 oct. 21h20

"The Social Reckoning" earned about $5.5 million this weekend against a $30-42 million budget, whereas Blumhouse's "Other Mommy" brought in $27.5 million.

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11 octobre 2026
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Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Social Reckoning’ is off to a weak start
Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Social Reckoning’ is off to a weak start

TechCrunch • 11 oct. 20h51

Box office estimates show 'The Social Reckoning' opening with about $5.5 million domestically, falling short of studio projections and signaling a modest start for the film and the upcoming slate of tech-focused movies.

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'Other Mommy' tops box office with $27.5M; 'The Social Reckoning' opens to $5.5M
'Other Mommy' tops box office with $27.5M; 'The Social Reckoning' opens to $5.5M

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 11 oct. 17h59

"Other Mommy" earned $27.5 million in its opening weekend, while "The Social Reckoning" opened to $5.5 million.

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'Social Reckoning' Flops, 'Other Mommy' Tops Box Office
'Social Reckoning' Flops, 'Other Mommy' Tops Box Office

Variety • 11 oct. 15h14

"Other Mommy" earned $27.5 million in its opening weekend, while Aaron Sorkin's "The Social Reckoning" opened with $5.5 million and placed fifth.

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10 octobre 2026
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'Other Mommy' Lands No. 1, 'Social Reckoning' Makes $2.15 Million
'Other Mommy' Lands No. 1, 'Social Reckoning' Makes $2.15 Million

Variety • 10 oct. 15h45

Universal's horror film 'Other Mommy' earned $12.6 million on its opening Friday, while other new releases posted modest earnings.

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9 octobre 2026
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Other Mommy to Top Sorkin Facebook Sequel
Other Mommy to Top Sorkin Facebook Sequel

The Hollywood Reporter • 09 oct. 02h15

Sony's The Social Reckoning, a low-budget sequel to The Social Network, is projected to open with about $7 million, while Universal's horror film Other Mommy aims for a $20 million debut and is likely to claim the top spot.

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