Iron Lung (2026)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $41,111,208 | Details |
| International Box Office | $10,114,965 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $51,226,173 | |
| OpusData ID: 781490100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Set in a post-apocalyptic future where an event known as “The Quiet Rapture” caused all known stars and habitable planets in the universe to disappear, a convict is sent to search an ocean of blood discovered on a desolate moon, using a small submarine nicknamed the “Iron Lung”.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $18,190,786 (44.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.26 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 80.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $3,000,000 (worldwide box office is 17.1 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 3,015 opening theaters/3,015 max. theaters, 3.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $41,111,208 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | January 30th, 2026 (Wide) by Markiplier Studios |
| International Releases: | January 29th, 2026 (Limited) (Netherlands)
January 29th, 2026 (Wide) (Denmark) January 29th, 2026 (Wide) (Germany) January 30th, 2026 (Wide) (Australia) January 30th, 2026 (Wide) (United Kingdom) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | May 31st, 2026 by YouTube |
| MPA Rating: | R for language, bloody images and some gore. (Rating bulletin 2915 (cert #55819), 12/10/2025) |
| Running Time: | 127 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Directing Yourself, Screenplay Written By the Star |
| Filming location (state or county): | Texas, United States |
| Plot point: | Underwater |
| Social setting: | Post Apocalypse |
| Subgenre: | Isolation Horror |
| Source: | Based on Game |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Markiplier Studios |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | 2 | $18,190,786 | 3,015 | $6,033 | $18,190,786 | 1 | |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 3 | $6,785,363 | -63% | 2,930 | $2,316 | $31,641,877 | 2 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 9 | $3,406,339 | -50% | 2,445 | $1,393 | $37,505,762 | 3 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 14 | $1,152,558 | -66% | 1,640 | $703 | $40,061,653 | 4 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | - | $400,000 | -65% | 521 | $768 | $40,956,062 | 5 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | P | $3,500,000 | 0 | $3,500,000 | ||||
| Jan 30, 2026 | 1 | $8,934,482 | 3,015 | $2,963 | $8,934,482 | 1 | ||
| Jan 31, 2026 | 2 | $5,439,288 | -39% | 3,015 | $1,804 | $14,373,770 | 2 | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 2 | $3,817,016 | -30% | 3,015 | $1,266 | $18,190,786 | 3 | |
| Feb 2, 2026 | 1 | $1,600,000 | -58% | 3,015 | $531 | $19,790,786 | 4 | |
| Feb 3, 2026 | 2 | $1,800,000 | +13% | 3,015 | $597 | $21,590,786 | 5 | |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 1 | $1,700,000 | -6% | 3,015 | $564 | $23,290,786 | 6 | |
| Feb 5, 2026 | 1 | $1,397,100 | -18% | 3,015 | $463 | $24,815,104 | 7 | |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 5 | $2,039,425 | +46% | -77% | 2,930 | $696 | $26,868,910 | 8 |
| Feb 7, 2026 | 2 | $3,242,052 | +59% | -40% | 2,930 | $1,107 | $30,110,962 | 9 |
| Feb 8, 2026 | 1 | $1,530,915 | -53% | -60% | 2,930 | $522 | $31,641,877 | 10 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | 4 | $652,411 | -57% | -59% | 2,930 | $223 | $32,294,288 | 11 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 3 | $719,795 | +10% | -60% | 2,930 | $246 | $33,014,083 | 12 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 3 | $630,135 | -12% | -63% | 2,930 | $215 | $33,644,218 | 13 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | 3 | $453,360 | -28% | -68% | 2,930 | $155 | $34,099,110 | 14 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 7 | $750,513 | +66% | -63% | 2,445 | $307 | $34,849,623 | 15 |
| Feb 14, 2026 | 8 | $1,634,119 | +118% | -50% | 2,445 | $668 | $36,479,064 | 16 |
| Feb 15, 2026 | 8 | $1,005,725 | -38% | -34% | 2,445 | $411 | $37,505,762 | 17 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | 8 | $600,000 | -40% | -8% | 2,445 | $245 | $38,105,762 | 18 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 8 | $337,277 | -44% | -53% | 2,445 | $138 | $38,392,092 | 19 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 6 | $300,000 | -11% | -52% | 2,445 | $123 | $38,692,092 | 20 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 9 | $200,000 | -33% | -56% | 2,445 | $82 | $38,892,092 | 21 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 15 | $300,000 | +50% | -60% | 1,640 | $183 | $39,192,092 | 22 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | 14 | $500,000 | +67% | -69% | 1,640 | $305 | $39,692,092 | 23 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | 14 | $319,184 | -36% | -68% | 1,640 | $195 | $40,011,276 | 24 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 14 | $108,021 | -66% | -82% | 1,640 | $66 | $40,119,297 | 25 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 14 | $138,147 | +28% | -59% | 1,640 | $84 | $40,257,444 | 26 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 10 | $148,241 | +7% | -51% | 1,640 | $90 | $40,456,062 | 27 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 13 | $100,000 | -33% | -50% | 1,640 | $61 | $40,556,062 | 28 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | - | $100,000 | n/c | -67% | 521 | $192 | $40,656,062 | 29 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | - | $200,000 | +100% | -60% | 521 | $384 | $40,856,062 | 30 |
| Mar 1, 2026 | - | $100,000 | -50% | -69% | 521 | $192 | $40,956,062 | 31 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | - | $42,844 | -57% | -60% | 521 | $82 | $40,998,906 | 32 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | - | $49,943 | +17% | -64% | 521 | $96 | $41,048,849 | 33 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | - | $46,743 | -6% | -68% | 521 | $90 | $41,071,208 | 34 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | - | $40,000 | -14% | -60% | 521 | $77 | $41,111,208 | 35 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | 2 | $24,815,104 | 3,015 | $8,231 | $24,815,104 | 1 | |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 3 | $9,268,093 | -63% | 2,930 | $3,163 | $34,099,110 | 2 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 9 | $4,792,982 | -48% | 2,445 | $1,960 | $38,892,092 | 3 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 14 | $1,663,970 | -65% | 1,640 | $1,015 | $40,556,062 | 4 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 17 | $589,530 | -65% | 521 | $1,132 | $41,071,208 | 5 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1/30/2026 | $1,153,024 | 244 | 244 | 0 | $2,801,495 | 4/13/2026 | |||
| Denmark | 1/29/2026 | $241,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $241,000 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Finland | 1/30/2026 | $55,787 | 9 | 21 | 41 | $215,523 | 4/21/2026 | |||
| Germany | 1/29/2026 | $300,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $300,000 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Indonesia | 2/27/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $45,331 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Malaysia | 2/27/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $69,252 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Netherlands | 1/29/2026 | $212,097 | 71 | 71 | 205 | $515,045 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| New Zealand | 1/30/2026 | $114,966 | 55 | 55 | 0 | $287,601 | 4/13/2026 | |||
| Philippines | 2/27/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $218,588 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Portugal | 2/12/2026 | $37,399 | 17 | 17 | 0 | $62,167 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Spain | 2/27/2026 | $46,290 | 48 | 48 | 48 | $46,290 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Sweden | 1/30/2026 | $226,000 | 65 | 65 | 65 | $226,000 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Taiwan | 2/27/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $11,849 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Turkey | 4/10/2026 | $60,534 | 138 | 138 | 204 | $110,117 | 4/30/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 1/30/2026 | $1,302,486 | 397 | 397 | 979 | $2,826,762 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Rest of World | $2,137,945 | |||||||||
| International Total | $10,114,965 | 4/30/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Mark Fischbach | Simon |
Supporting
| Elsie Lovelock | Speaker | |
| Isaac McKee | young Simon | |
| Troy Baker | David | |
| Caroline Kaplan | Ava |
Cameo
| David Szymanski | Himself |
Supporting
| Seán McLoughlin | Jack | |
| David Pettitt | the Father | |
| Alanah Pearce | Familiar Voice | |
| Mick Lauer | voice of SM-13's previous occupant |
Production and Technical Credits
| Mark Fischbach | Director | |
| Mark Fischbach | Screenwriter | |
| David Szymanski | Story Creator | |
| Will Hyde | Producer | |
| Jeff Guerrero | Producer | |
| Mark Fischbach | Executive Producer | |
| Amy Nelson | Creative Producer | |
| Mark Fischbach | Editor | |
| Adrian Testolin | Line Producer | |
| Philip Roy | Director of Photography | |
| Brad Engleking | Sound Designer | |
| Andrew Hulshult | Composer | |
| Iman Corbani | Production Designer | |
| Wes Meyers | Visual Effects Supervisor | |
| Erika Slay | Costume Designer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
Set in a post-apocalyptic future where an event known as “The Quiet Rapture” caused all known stars and habitable planets in the universe to disappear, a convict is sent to search an ocean of blood discovered on a desolate moon, using a small submarine nicknamed the “Iron Lung”.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $18,190,786 (44.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.26 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 80.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $3,000,000 (worldwide box office is 17.1 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 3,015 opening theaters/3,015 max. theaters, 3.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $41,111,208 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | January 30th, 2026 (Wide) by Markiplier Studios |
| International Releases: | January 29th, 2026 (Limited) (Netherlands)
January 29th, 2026 (Wide) (Denmark) January 29th, 2026 (Wide) (Germany) January 30th, 2026 (Wide) (Australia) January 30th, 2026 (Wide) (United Kingdom) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | May 31st, 2026 by YouTube |
| MPA Rating: | R for language, bloody images and some gore. (Rating bulletin 2915 (cert #55819), 12/10/2025) |
| Running Time: | 127 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Directing Yourself, Screenplay Written By the Star |
| Filming location (state or county): | Texas, United States |
| Plot point: | Underwater |
| Social setting: | Post Apocalypse |
| Subgenre: | Isolation Horror |
| Source: | Based on Game |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Markiplier Studios |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | 2 | $18,190,786 | 3,015 | $6,033 | $18,190,786 | 1 | |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 3 | $6,785,363 | -63% | 2,930 | $2,316 | $31,641,877 | 2 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 9 | $3,406,339 | -50% | 2,445 | $1,393 | $37,505,762 | 3 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 14 | $1,152,558 | -66% | 1,640 | $703 | $40,061,653 | 4 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | - | $400,000 | -65% | 521 | $768 | $40,956,062 | 5 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | P | $3,500,000 | 0 | $3,500,000 | ||||
| Jan 30, 2026 | 1 | $8,934,482 | 3,015 | $2,963 | $8,934,482 | 1 | ||
| Jan 31, 2026 | 2 | $5,439,288 | -39% | 3,015 | $1,804 | $14,373,770 | 2 | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 2 | $3,817,016 | -30% | 3,015 | $1,266 | $18,190,786 | 3 | |
| Feb 2, 2026 | 1 | $1,600,000 | -58% | 3,015 | $531 | $19,790,786 | 4 | |
| Feb 3, 2026 | 2 | $1,800,000 | +13% | 3,015 | $597 | $21,590,786 | 5 | |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 1 | $1,700,000 | -6% | 3,015 | $564 | $23,290,786 | 6 | |
| Feb 5, 2026 | 1 | $1,397,100 | -18% | 3,015 | $463 | $24,815,104 | 7 | |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 5 | $2,039,425 | +46% | -77% | 2,930 | $696 | $26,868,910 | 8 |
| Feb 7, 2026 | 2 | $3,242,052 | +59% | -40% | 2,930 | $1,107 | $30,110,962 | 9 |
| Feb 8, 2026 | 1 | $1,530,915 | -53% | -60% | 2,930 | $522 | $31,641,877 | 10 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | 4 | $652,411 | -57% | -59% | 2,930 | $223 | $32,294,288 | 11 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 3 | $719,795 | +10% | -60% | 2,930 | $246 | $33,014,083 | 12 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 3 | $630,135 | -12% | -63% | 2,930 | $215 | $33,644,218 | 13 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | 3 | $453,360 | -28% | -68% | 2,930 | $155 | $34,099,110 | 14 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 7 | $750,513 | +66% | -63% | 2,445 | $307 | $34,849,623 | 15 |
| Feb 14, 2026 | 8 | $1,634,119 | +118% | -50% | 2,445 | $668 | $36,479,064 | 16 |
| Feb 15, 2026 | 8 | $1,005,725 | -38% | -34% | 2,445 | $411 | $37,505,762 | 17 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | 8 | $600,000 | -40% | -8% | 2,445 | $245 | $38,105,762 | 18 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 8 | $337,277 | -44% | -53% | 2,445 | $138 | $38,392,092 | 19 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 6 | $300,000 | -11% | -52% | 2,445 | $123 | $38,692,092 | 20 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 9 | $200,000 | -33% | -56% | 2,445 | $82 | $38,892,092 | 21 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 15 | $300,000 | +50% | -60% | 1,640 | $183 | $39,192,092 | 22 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | 14 | $500,000 | +67% | -69% | 1,640 | $305 | $39,692,092 | 23 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | 14 | $319,184 | -36% | -68% | 1,640 | $195 | $40,011,276 | 24 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 14 | $108,021 | -66% | -82% | 1,640 | $66 | $40,119,297 | 25 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 14 | $138,147 | +28% | -59% | 1,640 | $84 | $40,257,444 | 26 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 10 | $148,241 | +7% | -51% | 1,640 | $90 | $40,456,062 | 27 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 13 | $100,000 | -33% | -50% | 1,640 | $61 | $40,556,062 | 28 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | - | $100,000 | n/c | -67% | 521 | $192 | $40,656,062 | 29 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | - | $200,000 | +100% | -60% | 521 | $384 | $40,856,062 | 30 |
| Mar 1, 2026 | - | $100,000 | -50% | -69% | 521 | $192 | $40,956,062 | 31 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | - | $42,844 | -57% | -60% | 521 | $82 | $40,998,906 | 32 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | - | $49,943 | +17% | -64% | 521 | $96 | $41,048,849 | 33 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | - | $46,743 | -6% | -68% | 521 | $90 | $41,071,208 | 34 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | - | $40,000 | -14% | -60% | 521 | $77 | $41,111,208 | 35 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | 2 | $24,815,104 | 3,015 | $8,231 | $24,815,104 | 1 | |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 3 | $9,268,093 | -63% | 2,930 | $3,163 | $34,099,110 | 2 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 9 | $4,792,982 | -48% | 2,445 | $1,960 | $38,892,092 | 3 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 14 | $1,663,970 | -65% | 1,640 | $1,015 | $40,556,062 | 4 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 17 | $589,530 | -65% | 521 | $1,132 | $41,071,208 | 5 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1/30/2026 | $1,153,024 | 244 | 244 | 0 | $2,801,495 | 4/13/2026 | |||
| Denmark | 1/29/2026 | $241,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $241,000 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Finland | 1/30/2026 | $55,787 | 9 | 21 | 41 | $215,523 | 4/21/2026 | |||
| Germany | 1/29/2026 | $300,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $300,000 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Indonesia | 2/27/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $45,331 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Malaysia | 2/27/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $69,252 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Netherlands | 1/29/2026 | $212,097 | 71 | 71 | 205 | $515,045 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| New Zealand | 1/30/2026 | $114,966 | 55 | 55 | 0 | $287,601 | 4/13/2026 | |||
| Philippines | 2/27/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $218,588 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Portugal | 2/12/2026 | $37,399 | 17 | 17 | 0 | $62,167 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Spain | 2/27/2026 | $46,290 | 48 | 48 | 48 | $46,290 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Sweden | 1/30/2026 | $226,000 | 65 | 65 | 65 | $226,000 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Taiwan | 2/27/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $11,849 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Turkey | 4/10/2026 | $60,534 | 138 | 138 | 204 | $110,117 | 4/30/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 1/30/2026 | $1,302,486 | 397 | 397 | 979 | $2,826,762 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Rest of World | $2,137,945 | |||||||||
| International Total | $10,114,965 | 4/30/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Mark Fischbach | Simon |
Supporting
| Elsie Lovelock | Speaker | |
| Isaac McKee | young Simon | |
| Troy Baker | David | |
| Caroline Kaplan | Ava |
Cameo
| David Szymanski | Himself |
Supporting
| Seán McLoughlin | Jack | |
| David Pettitt | the Father | |
| Alanah Pearce | Familiar Voice | |
| Mick Lauer | voice of SM-13's previous occupant |
Production and Technical Credits
| Mark Fischbach | Director | |
| Mark Fischbach | Screenwriter | |
| David Szymanski | Story Creator | |
| Will Hyde | Producer | |
| Jeff Guerrero | Producer | |
| Mark Fischbach | Executive Producer | |
| Amy Nelson | Creative Producer | |
| Mark Fischbach | Editor | |
| Adrian Testolin | Line Producer | |
| Philip Roy | Director of Photography | |
| Brad Engleking | Sound Designer | |
| Andrew Hulshult | Composer | |
| Iman Corbani | Production Designer | |
| Wes Meyers | Visual Effects Supervisor | |
| Erika Slay | Costume Designer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.