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Iron Lung Surges to $21M Opening, Markiplier Shines

2/5/2026

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Iron Lung opened the box office with over $21 million against a $3 million budget.
Iron Lung is based on a video game and marks Markiplier's directorial debut, with him as the sole actor for much of its runtime.
Audiences gave it 89% approval, while Rotten Tomatoes critics rated it 44%.
The film's performance highlights interest in independent horror cinema and shows a devoted fanbase can drive box-office results.

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Story summary

Iron Lung opened the box office with over $21 million against a $3 million budget.
Iron Lung is based on a video game and marks Markiplier's directorial debut, with him as the sole actor for much of its runtime.
Audiences gave it 89% approval, while Rotten Tomatoes critics rated it 44%.
The film's performance highlights interest in independent horror cinema and shows a devoted fanbase can drive box-office results.