10 Upcoming Movie Sequels We STILL Can't Believe Are Real

10. The Social Network Part II

David Fincher's The Social Network is one of the most acclaimed films of the century, taking the story of Facebook's creation and morphing it into an almost Shakespearian drama anchored by Aaron Sorkin's incredible script and a cracking ensemble cast.

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It seemed like a pure one-off, but Sorkin has periodically mentioned his interest in producing a sequel which charts Facebook's development beyond the mid-2000s endpoint depicted in the original.

In 2020, Sorkin said he'd only write the sequel if Fincher returned as director, but back in June The Social Network Part II was officially announced with Sorkin set to return as both writer and director.

Sorkin's script has reportedly been adapted from the Wall Street Journal's 2021 series of articles The Facebook Files, and will chronicle how Facebook has shaped the world, including influencing the 2020 U.S. Presidential election.

There's no word yet on casting or when it might actually release, though it seems highly likely that Jesse Eisenberg will return at least for a cameo as Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, especially considering his enthusiasm to reprise the role that landed him his first Oscar nomination.

While it's a shame that Fincher isn't back in the director's chair, Sorkin is a more-than-capable filmmaker in his own right who could very well deliver a worthy follow-up.

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