What is “Iron Lung”? How a YouTuber self-financed the surprise horror hit (and what critics are saying)

Mark Fischbach leaned on his devoted fanbase to get his feature directorial debut on 2,500 screens.

5 Reasons Why Markiplier's Iron Lung Shocked The Box Office

Markiplier's indie horror flick, Iron Lung, well-exceeded box office expectations. Here's why Hollywood needs to stop ...

‘Iron Lung' Director Markiplier Cries After Self-Financed Movie Debuts to $21 Million Globally: ‘A Hero's Moment to Show Indie Filmmaking Is Possible'

YouTuber Markiplier got emotional about the remarkable turnout for “Iron Lung,” a very independent filmmaking adventure that ...

‘Iron Lung’ Film Review: Markiplier Probes Inner and Outer Space in Sleeper Video-Game Adaptation

Iron Lung' from YouTube celebrity Markiplier flatters his directing and acting skills, but the claustrophobic sci-fi horror ...

'Send Help' Edges Indie Underdog 'Iron Lung' With $20M as 'Melania' Takes $7M at Box Office

Though overall totals remain below $100 million, the box office had much more business than it saw during last weekend's ...

‘Iron Lung' Review: Markiplier's Slow Burn Video Game Adaptation Offers a Fascinating, Flawed Experiment

Based on David Szymanski's sci-fi submarine simulation, the YouTuber's debut film screams possibility.

'Iron Lung’ Review: Markiplier’s Directorial Debut Is a Promising, But Slow Descent Into Horror

Markiplier shows a lot of promise as a filmmaker with Iron Lung, but its sluggish pacing bogs it down a few notches.

Markiplier’s ‘Iron Lung’ Rotten Tomatoes Scores Are Near Perfect, So Far

Markiplier releases his promising Iron Lung horror movies on 2,500 screens this weekend, and its Rotten Tomatoes scores are ...
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YouTube CEO congratulates Markiplier after Iron Lung’s breakout box office success

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan congratulated Markiplier for his breakout success at the box office with independently-funded film ...
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YouTube to big screen: How Markiplier’s ‘Iron Lung’ nearly toppled Disney’s 10-week monopoly

YouTuber and gaming icon Markiplier has officially disrupted the Hollywood box office with his self-funded directorial debut, ...

Markiplier Left Weeping in New Video After Iron Lung Launch

Markiplier’s journey from YouTube horror playthroughs to the top of the U.S. box office reached an emotional peak this week. The creator-turned-filmmaker broke down during a livestream after Iron Lung ...

When Does Markiplier’s ‘Iron Lung’ Movie Come To Streaming?

Iron Lung took #2 at the box office this past weekend, topping the new Amazon MGM Melania picture. Only storied horror director, Sam Raimi, fared better in terms of ticket sales, with the much-lauded ...