Rotten Tomatoes Breakdown: Why ‘Artificial’ Is Crushing ‘The Social Reckoning’ and ‘Animals’

*Artificial* is fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, while *Animals* and *The Social Reckoning* have received Rotten scores.

Even with Luca Guadagnino’s tech-thriller Artificial not hitting nationwide theaters until December 25, early festival reviews and press screenings are already in. As of today, the film is sitting at a stellar 95% Certified Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes, positioning it as an instant awards contender. Meanwhile, high-profile star vehicles opening this weekend are stumbling … Read more

‘The Social Reckoning’ Reviews Miss the Mark: Why Aaron Sorkin Couldn’t Recapture ‘The Social Network’ Magic

Jeremy Allen White and Mikey Madison in The Social Reckoning (2026).

When it was announced that Aaron Sorkin was returning to the Facebook universe for an unofficial spiritual sequel to 2010’s The Social Network, expectations were sky-high. However, instead of reteaming with David Fincher, Sorkin stepped into the director’s chair himself. Ahead of its October 9, 2026 theatrical debut, review embargoes lifted today for The Social … Read more