c/entertainment · by BrikoX@lemmy.zip · 185d

‘Iron Lung’ Director Markiplier Cries After Self-Financed Movie Debuts to $21 Million Globally: ‘A Hero’s Moment to Show Indie Filmmaking Is Possible’

https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/markiplier-cries-iron-lung-indie-film-global-box-office-debut-1236649636/

YouTuber Markiplier got emotional about the turnout for 'Iron Lung,' a very independent filmmaking adventure that had a $17.8 million domestic debut.

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87Six@lemmy.zip · 13 pts · 185d (1 reply)

Damn. Markiplier being the GOAT yet again

javasux@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 185d

He's a good lad

C1pher@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 178d

When you have good marketing and LARGE following like Markiplier, it sure is easy, if you don't fuck up on the things huge companies take for granted.