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Markiplier Extends 'Iron Lung' Theatrical Run as Indie Horror Surges Past $24 Million

The YouTuber’s self-financed adaptation rode fan-requested bookings to a strong run, with an independent home release now in the works.

Markiplier’s Self-Financed Iron Lung Opens to $18.19 Million on $3 Million Budget

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

MAS*H Veteran Mike Farrell Returns to TV With 9-1-1 Guest Spot

Sundance Opens Its Final Park City Edition With Tributes and High-Profile Premieres

Train Dreams Earns Four Oscar Nominations as Edgerton Snub Draws Notice

Amy Redford Reflects on Robert Redford’s Legacy Ahead of First Sundance Since His Death

Markiplier’s Iron Lung Expands to 2,500 Theaters With Strong Presales Before Jan. 30 Release

IFTA Names Jackie Brenneman President and CEO as Jean Prewitt Steps Down

Sundance Names 2026 Competition Juries as Final Park City Edition Nears

Damon Dash’s Film Company Fetches $100.50 at Court Auction

Amos Poe, No Wave Filmmaker Who Chronicled Punk New York, Dies at 76

Ego Nwodim to Host 41st Film Independent Spirit Awards on Feb. 15

Sean Baker Demands 100-Day Theatrical Window, Shuns $150 Million Projects

Markiplier Sets January 30 Theatrical Launch for Self-Financed Iron Lung

Edward Burns Revives 'McMullen' Saga With 'The Family McMullen,' Now Streaming on HBO Max

‘Peter Hujar’s Day’ Leads 2026 Spirit Awards Nominations

First Teaser for Forbidden Fruits Reveals Witchy Horror Led by Lili Reinhart

Pillion Named Best British Independent Film at 2025 BIFAs

Sundance Launches Robert Redford Luminary Award With Ed Harris and Gyula Gazdag as First Honorees