After more than two years of anticipation, YouTube megastar Mark Fischbach, a.k.a. Markiplier, is finally ready to bring his long-awaited horror film, Iron Lung, to the screen. The sci-fi thriller, which marks his debut as writer, director, producer, editor, and financier, is set to premiere after a two-year delay caused by various issues. Since fans have followed the project closely since shooting wrapped in 2023, the new theatrical rollout is now officially on track. Here is everything you might want to know on where and how to watch the film.
When and where to watch Markiplier’s Iron Lung?
According to Variety, Iron Lung is set to arrive in theaters on January 30, 2025. Initially, the screenings were planned across 50-100 independent theaters during the opening weekend, from January 30 to February 1, 2025. The YouTuber has already stated that he will self-distribute the movie and directly collaborate with cinemas across the country, a rare move for a creator-backed project. Iron Lung’s ticket sales would begin on December 5, 2025, coinciding with the film’s Los Angeles premiere at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Downtown.
