The latest Aaron Sorkin film, “The Social Reckoning,” is off to a lukewarm start at the box office, earning only $5.5 million this weekend. This is a far cry from the $22 million opening of “The Social Network,” which went on to gross $97 million. Sorkin’s new movie focuses on the whistleblower Frances Haugen and the Facebook files, a departure from the earlier film’s upbeat and dramatic narrative of Facebook’s early days.

Beyond the box office, the tech industry is facing a wave of scrutiny. Alex Gibney’s documentary “Musk” and Nathan Fielder’s “You Can See Everything” are both set to debut, adding to the ongoing debate about tech CEOs. Meanwhile, Netflix’s “The Altruists” is exploring the story of Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX’s collapse.

While Sorkin’s film may not be a blockbuster, its reviews are polarizing. Sorkin’s trademark speechifying might not sit well with all audiences, and some critics wonder if the film’s subject matter feels less urgent to viewers preoccupied with AI. The documentary “Musk” is also struggling at the box office, making just $69,000 in four theaters, but is expected to gain traction when it streams on HBO Max.

The mixed performance of these films might signal a shift in audience interest. Perhaps the tech industry’s issues are becoming more complex, requiring a different form of storytelling. Sorkin’s direction and the choice of music could have significantly impacted the film’s success, as evidenced by his earlier works.