Markiplier’s self-distributed indie sensation IRON LUNG is set to arrive on digital later this month, arriving for sale exclusively on YouTube on May 31st, 2026. The film launched in US theaters on January 30th, 2026, and grossed $41M at the domestic box-office.
Iron Lung is written, edited, and directed by Mark “Markiplier” Fischbach (in his feature-length directorial debut), and is based on the 2022 video game by David Szymanski. It stars Markiplier, Caroline Kaplan, Troy Baker, Elsie Lovelock, Elle LaMont, Mick Lauer, Seán McLoughlin (Jacksepticeye), Isaac McKee and Alanah Pearce.
In the film, 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. 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.
We’ve added the release date to our Streaming Calendar. Check out the film’s official trailer below.