Markiplier (real name: Mark Fischbach), the famous YouTube creator and filmmaker, is releasing his upcoming movie, Iron Lung, in early 2026, and loyal fans can’t wait to watch it in theaters. But Markiplier is planning to release his directorial debut in independent cinemas, at least during the film’s opening weekend. So, where exactly will Iron Lung be showing when it’s released?
Here’s everything we know about the YouTuber’s highly anticipated self-financed movie based on the video game of the same name.
Iron Lung‘s official description reads, “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,” the rest of the synopsis reads. “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.”
Markiplier teased to Variety that Iron Lung has the world record “for most blood in a horror movie. Or any movie for that matter.”
Iron Lung is scheduled for a January 30, 2026, release.
Markiplier is self-distributing his movie and is working with independent theaters across the country, per Variety. The filmmaker intends to play his film in 50 to 100 independent cinemas from January 30 through February 1, 2026, according to the outlet.
