Markiplier, the well-known YouTube creator, is making ready to launch his directorial debut movie, Iron Lung, a horror film primarily based on the online game of the identical identify. Not solely did he direct it, however he additionally starred in, co-wrote, produced and self-financed the challenge, which is about to hit theaters early subsequent 12 months.
Get to know the solid behind Iron Lung and extra particulars on the film right here.
What Is Iron Lung About?
In accordance with Selection, that is Iron Lung‘s description as instructed by Markiplier: “The celebs are gone. The planets have disappeared. Solely people aboard house stations or starships had been left to offer the tip a reputation — The Quiet Rapture. After a long time 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 find desperately wanted assets, they instantly launch an expedition,” the outline continues. “A submarine is crafted and a convict is welded inside. As a result of stress and depth of the ocean the ahead viewport has been encased in metallic. If profitable, they are going to earn their freedom. If not, one other will observe. This would be the thirteenth expedition.”
Meet the Iron Lung Forged
Markiplier, whose actual identify is Mark Fischbach) stars within the film along with Caroline Rose Kaplan, Troy Baker, Elsie Lovelock, Kazuki Jalal, Elle LaMont, Isaac McKee and Seán McLoughlin.
Elsie is a singer and actress from England and has a number of voice appearing roles underneath her belt, per her IMDB. As for Caroline, she’s appeared in varied TV reveals, together with one episode of Orange Is the New Black and 10 episodes of Proof.
When Is the Iron Lung Film Launch Date?
Iron Lung can be launched on January 30, 2026.
What Theaters Will Iron Lung Be Exhibiting?
Markiplier intends to launch his movie in 50 to 100 unbiased theaters throughout America, per Selection. Recalling the tough street behind him, the filmmaker instructed the publication he was instructed that he “shouldn’t” write, direct, produce, act in and finance the manufacturing.
“Not that it couldn’t be completed, individuals have made motion pictures earlier than, simply that it will be ‘woefully unwise’ to deal with writing, directing, appearing, and modifying a film myself,” Markiplier defined in December 2025. “Confirmed them. My lavatory is likely to be a render farm now, however I can’t look forward to individuals to see the blood, sweat, blood, tears, blood and blood that went into this film from everybody concerned.”
