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Markiplier’s Iron Lung Opens Wide on 4,000 Screens After Fan Push

The self-financed, creator-run release serves as a low-cost box-office test fueled by strong presales.

Overview

  • The feature rolled out on about 4,164 screens worldwide, including roughly 3,000 in the U.S., after exhibitors responded to fan requests.
  • Thursday previews grossed about $3.5 million, and tracking points to a $9–10 million North American opening weekend.
  • Audience response has been highly positive, with Rotten Tomatoes user scores around 92–93% and sold-out showings reported.
  • Reviews from critics have been mixed, with praise for atmosphere and faithfulness to the game contrasted by concerns over pacing and length.
  • Made for a reported budget under $3 million and self-distributed with partners such as Centurion, Shear and Piece of Magic, the film leveraged Mark Fischbach’s fanbase to expand from an initially limited plan.