How much did Iron Lung make? Markiplier movie scores huge box office opening weekend

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Markiplier’s horror film, Iron Lung, had a very successful opening weekend in the United States, earning significantly more money than it cost to make.

The box office saw a strong showing for horror films this weekend, boosted by the release of ‘Send Help,’ a new movie from acclaimed director Sam Raimi, who is well-known for his work in the genre.

However, Markiplier’s Iron Lung also proved to be a strong contender for the number one spot. Despite lacking the significant marketing support of 20th Century Studios and the well-known actors Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien, it still performed exceptionally well.

The film features Mark Fischbach, a well-known YouTuber, who also single-handedly wrote, directed, and edited it. Surprisingly, the movie debuted at Number 2 in the US box office.

How much did Markiplier’s Iron Lung make?

Markiplier’s horror film, Iron Lung, earned $17.8 million in theaters over the weekend. It came in second place to Send Help, which debuted at number one with $20 million from a wider release across North America.

With a production cost of $3 million, the movie Iron Lung has already earned enough to become profitable. Typically, a new film needs to earn 2.5 times its budget to cover its costs, and Iron Lung has surpassed that mark.

The 2.5x return on investment accounts for expenses like marketing, advertising, exhibitor fees, and taxes. However, because Markiplier distributed the movie himself and relied on a fan-driven campaign to get it shown in theaters, the actual profit could be even greater than anticipated.

Okay, so the critics are pretty split on this movie – it’s sitting at around 50% on Rotten Tomatoes right now. But honestly, players love it! The audience score is way up at 89%, which is awesome. I’m guessing that means a lot of people are talking about it, and it could really boost how well the movie does this week if that keeps up.

Early audience numbers show the film was especially popular with young men. Variety reported that 60% of those who saw it opening weekend were male, and a large majority – 85% – were between 18 and 34. Most viewers – 71% – said the lead actor was the biggest reason they wanted to see the movie.

Find out about Markiplier’s upcoming movie projects here, and learn how to snag an Iron Lung popcorn bucket here.

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2026-02-02 12:48