Iron Lung (film)
2026 sci-fi horror film by Markiplier
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Key Takeaways
- Iron Lung is a 2026 American independent science fiction horror film written and directed by Mark "Markiplier" Fischbach in his feature directorial debut.
- It stars Markiplier, Caroline Rose Kaplan, Troy Baker, Elsie Lovelock, Elle LaMont, Seán McLoughlin, and Isaac McKee.
- Development on an Iron Lung film adaptation began in April 2023, when Mark Fischbach, better known as Markiplier on YouTube, announced he would be adapting the game into film.
- Szymanski had been involved with it since pre-production, assisting with its screenplay and being on set during filming, and that he would have a small cameo.
- Iron Lung was released in North America on January 30, 2026, to mixed reviews from critics.
Iron Lung is a 2026 American independent science fiction horror film written and directed by Mark "Markiplier" Fischbach in his feature directorial debut. It is based on the 2022 video game of the same name by David Szymanski. It stars Markiplier, Caroline Rose Kaplan, Troy Baker, Elsie Lovelock, Elle LaMont, Seán McLoughlin, and Isaac McKee. The plot follows a convict named Simon (Markiplier) who is forced to pilot a submarine through a desolate moon's ocean of blood, after an event known as the "Quiet Rapture" causes most humans and all stars to disappear without warning.
Development on an Iron Lung film adaptation began in April 2023, when Mark Fischbach, better known as Markiplier on YouTube, announced he would be adapting the game into film. Markiplier, who had previously played Iron Lung on his YouTube channel, stated it would be self-written, self-financed, and star himself alongside Kaplan. Szymanski had been involved with it since pre-production, assisting with its screenplay and being on set during filming, and that he would have a small cameo. Markiplier also co-produced alongside Will Hyde and Jeff Guerrero.
Iron Lung was released in North America on January 30, 2026, to mixed reviews from critics. It has been a commercial success, grossing $50 million against a production budget of $3 million.
Plot
In the distant future, an event called the "Quiet Rapture" causes all stars and planets to mysteriously vanish; most of the human population vanishes as well, with only those on space stations and spaceships remaining.
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