Markiplier’s ‘Iron Lung’ Will Play Theaters for Another Week, Home Video Release in the Works

If you missed Iron Lung in its unprecedented $17.8 million opening weekend, you have another week to catch it on the big screen.

Beyond that, YouTube sensation Mark “Markiplier” Fischbach has already turned his attention to the home video release. Like the rest of the production, it will be handled independently.

“It’s gonna be in theaters another week, but we’re still getting the wheels turning for you to get it at home,” Markiplier said during a recent live stream.

He confirms that he’s working on both Digital and physical media releases. “From start to finish, this project will be independent, the whole way through, and I think that’s pretty cool.”

Based on the 2022 video game by David Szymanski, Iron Lung is written, directed, edited, and executive produced by Markiplier, who also stars in the film.

In the film, “The stars are gone. The planets have disappeared. Only individuals aboard space stations or starships were left to give the end a name — The Quiet Rapture.

“After decades of decay and crumbling infrastructure, the Consolidation of Iron has made a discovery on a barren moon designated AT-5. An ocean of blood. Hoping to discover desperately needed resources they immediately launch an expedition. A submarine is crafted and a convict is welded inside. Due to the pressure and depth of the ocean the forward viewport has been encased in metal.

“If successful, they will earn their freedom. If not, another will follow. This will be the 13th expedition.”

Caroline Rose Kaplan, Seán McLoughlin, Szymanski, Troy Baker, Elsie Lovelock, and Isaac McKee round out the cast.

Iron Lung is rated R for “language, bloody images, and some gore.”