YouTuber Markiplier’s horror blockbuster, Iron Lung, continued its box office dominance over Valentine’s Day weekend in North America. Already essentially the most profitable film of 2026 thus far, the film relies on the 2022 video game of the identical name and was released on January 30 across 3,015 theaters within the region.
Iron Lung Box Office Performance
After 17 days, Iron Lung has earned $46.5 million worldwide, inching closer to the $50 million mark. In line with The Numbers, the film grossed $37.5 million domestically, while its international total stands at $9 million.
Iron Lung Box Office Summary
- North America – $37.5 million
- International – $9 million
- Worldwide – $46.5 million
Currently playing in 2,445 theaters, the film earned a powerful $3.5 million in its third weekend in North America, marking only a drop of 49.4% from last weekend.
How Iron Lung Compares To Other Video Game Horror Movies
In comparison with other horror movies based on video games, Iron Lung’s third weekend haul ranks among the many strongest within the genre.
Third-Week Domestic Performance Of Video Game-Based Horror Movies
- Return to Silent Hill – $116,000 (-88.2%)
- Until Dawn – $2 million (-49%)
- Resident Evil – $2.9 million (-56.2%)
Made on a modest $3 million budget, Iron Lung has earned greater than 12 times its budget from its North American run alone. The film is now eyeing a complete of around $50 million by the top of its North American box office run.
Iron Lung Plot & Rotten Tomatoes Rating
The movie follows a convict named Simon (played by Markiplier) in a post-apocalyptic future after “The Quiet Rapture” event. He explores a blood ocean on a desolate moon in a submarine called the Iron Lung, trying to find missing stars and planets.
The movie drew mixed reviews from critics and high praise from audiences. The Tomatometer rating for Iron Lung is 59% from 32 reviews, while the Popcornmeter rating is a high 89% based on greater than 2,500 rankings.
Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers haven’t been independently verified by Koimoi.
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