Markiplier (Mark Fischbach) directs Iron Lung, a science‑fiction horror he also wrote, produced, and headlines. With over 80,000 gallons of stage blood, Iron Lung, directed by Markiplier, pushes horror filmmaking to record‑breaking extremes.
The film premiered on January 30, 2026, as an independent adaptation of David Szymanski’s 2022 indie horror game Iron Lung
The film is set in a post‑apocalyptic future where, after the Quiet Rapture, a prisoner ventures into a desolate moon’s ocean aboard the Iron Lung to search for vanished stars and planets
Led by Markiplier (Mark Fischbach), with Caroline Rose Kaplan, Troy Baker, Elsie Lovelock, and Seán McLoughlin (Jacksepticeye).
Iron Lung opened strong, debuting at No. 2 in North America with $17.8 million across 3,015 theaters during its first weekend. By the end of its second weekend, the film had amassed approximately $31.2 million worldwide. The majority of its earnings—about $26.8 million, or 86 percent—came from the domestic market in the U.S. and Canada, while international territories contributed more than $4.4 million. This balance underscores the film’s particularly strong appeal to North American audiences, even as it begins to expand globally
Markiplier has steadily expanded his creative footprint across multiple platforms, moving from YouTube into larger narrative projects. In 2024, he starred in The Edge of Sleep, a post‑apocalyptic thriller series adapted from his hit podcast, taking on the lead role of Dave. Two years earlier, he released In Space with Markiplier (2022), a groundbreaking two‑part interactive YouTube Original that went on to earn an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Interactive Media. His earlier project, A Heist with Markiplier (2019), showcased his ambition in interactive storytelling, offering audiences a “choose‑your‑own‑adventure” experience with an astonishing 31 possible endings. Together, these works highlight his evolution from digital creator to multimedia storyteller, consistently pushing the boundaries of audience engagement.
At present, no streaming platform or release date has been announced. However, Markiplier has confirmed that DVD and Blu‑ray editions are currently in development.
