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Iron Lung’ Sets Jan. 30–Feb. 1 Theatrical Opening as Markiplier Targets Indie Theaters

The YouTube star produced, wrote, directed, edited, financed, then starred in a feature adaptation of David Szymanski’s 2022 horror game.

Overview

  • Markiplier is self-distributing the film directly to independent cinemas, aiming for placement in 50–100 theaters for opening weekend.
  • A Los Angeles premiere at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Downtown will coincide with tickets going on sale.
  • Streaming plans have not been finalized following an extended post-production stretch since filming wrapped in April 2023.
  • The cast features Caroline Rose Kaplan, Troy Baker and Elsie Lovelock alongside Markiplier.
  • Markiplier has claimed the film uses a record amount of blood, a promotional boast not independently verified in the reports.