Markiplier's horror smash hit Iron Lung is streaming soon

A close up of Markiplier in Iron Lung, looking scared — (Image credit: Markiplier Productions)

Iron Lung is coming to streaming after a successful theatrical run
Fans will be able to stream the movie exclusively on YouTube Movies
The movie will be a YouTube exclusive, with director Markiplier saying he is "pretty loyal" to the platform

Markiplier's adaptation of Iron Lung was a huge success, with a box office taking of $51.2 million against a $3 million budget. If you missed its limited theatrical release, or simply want to watch it again, then you're in luck.

In an update video titled "Where the hell is Iron Lung...?", Markiplier acknowledged it has been four months since he self-released the movie, but said fans would be able to watch it on YouTube from May 31.

Staying true to his roots, the movie is not coming to any of the main streaming services, and instead will be available to rent or buy on YouTube Movies.

What is Iron Lung about?

Markiplier in Iron Lung, with another man in front of him showing him something — (Image credit: Markiplier Studios)

Iron Lung was adapted from an independent horror game by David Szymanski, a game that Markiplier played on his channel and really enjoyed. It marks his directorial debut, with Szymanski starring in a cameo role.

The premise is a simple one and is set in one claustrophobic location. A convict named Simon is sealed inside a submarine where he explores an ocean of blood, which is believed to hold vital resources required to sustain human life after a catastrophic event called The Quiet Rapture. If he succeeds in his mission, he'll be granted his freedom.

Sounds simple enough, right? Unfortunately this ocean and the vessel Simon is piloting are far scarier than he could have imagined, making for a tense watch.

Although we mostly follow Markiplier as Simon, there is a great supporting cast including Troy Baker, Elle LaMont, fellow YouTuber jacksepticeye, and Rahul Kohli.

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Lucy is a long-time movie and television lover who is an approved critic on Rotten Tomatoes. She has written several reviews in her time, starting with a small self-ran blog called Lucy Goes to Hollywood before moving onto bigger websites such as What's on TV and What to Watch, with TechRadar being her most recent venture. Her interests primarily lie within horror and thriller, loving nothing more than a chilling story that keeps her thinking moments after the credits have rolled. Many of these creepy tales can be found on the streaming services she covers regularly.

When she’s not scaring herself half to death with the various shows and movies she watches, she likes to unwind by playing video games on Easy Mode and has no shame in admitting she’s terrible at them. She also quotes The Simpsons religiously and has a Blinky the Fish tattoo, solidifying her position as a complete nerd.

Markiplier's horror smash hit Iron Lung is streaming soon — here's when you can watch it at home

What is Iron Lung about?

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