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Horror film 'Other Mommy' tops box office, while 'The Social Reckoning' falters

The horror film "Other Mommy" exceeded expectations by earning $27.5 million domestically, marking a success for its genre and producers. In contrast, "The Social Reckoning," a film about a Facebook whistleblower, had a disappointing debut, grossing only $5.5 million. This performance falls significantly short of its predecessor, "The Social Network," which achieved much greater commercial and critical success. AI

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Horror film 'Other Mommy' tops box office, while 'The Social Reckoning' falters

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press ·

    The movie about a Facebook whistleblower who leaked incriminating details disappoints, and ‘The Social Reckoning’ will likely lag ‘The Social Network’

    “The Social Reckoning” earned an estimated $5.5 million from 2,606 North American theaters.