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The $22 million gamble: Inside Markiplier’s revolutionary ‘Iron Lung’ distribution strategy

When old Hollywood prognosticators looked at the box office on Monday morning, their eyes probably bugged out of their heads ...

What Markiplier Learned From Releasing ‘Iron Lung'

Inside a conversation with the creator behind a $22M opening weekend, no studio required. (And yes, the film's already in profit.) ...

'Iron Lung' review: Markiplier's slow burn video game adaptation offers a fascinating, flawed experiment

Based on David Szymanski's sci-fi submarine simulation, the YouTuber's debut film screams possibility.

I watched Markiplier play Iron Lung for 45 minutes before watching Markiplier star in the Iron Lung movie for 2+ hours. Which was better?

I sealed myself in and plunged into Markiplier's world.
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‘Iron Lung’ breaks boundaries as an independently funded film

Without the backing of a major studio or production company, the film “Iron Lung” is being played across thousands of theaters across the world.  This might seem like a normal occurrence for ...

Markiplier’s ‘Iron Lung’ Quadruples Its Budget In A Day, Winning Friday Box Office

Iron Lung, YouTuber Markiplier's horror film, has already made multiples of its low budget in just 24 hours of its release.