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YouTuber Markiplier's 'Iron Lung' coming to Philippine cinemas on February 25

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It’s gonna be a bloody night.Iron Lung, directed by and starring Mark Fischbach—better known as Markiplier—is set to have an exclusive fan screening on February 21 at SM North EDSA, SM Megamall, and SM Mall of Asia at 5:00 p.m., ahead of its official release in Philippine cinemas on February 25, 2026.Markiplier is an American YouTuber, filmmaker, and actor who rose to fame through his iconic gameplay walkthroughs of hit titles such as Five Nights at Freddy’s, Resident Evil 7, and Amnesia: The Dark Descent, among many others. Fans also fondly remember his Unus Annus video series, which became a standout project during his career. Since starting his YouTube journey in 2012, Markiplier has built a strong and loyal fanbase, with his channel now boasting 38.3 million subscribers.This time, Markiplier is bringing horror to the big screen.For Iron Lung, the content creator reportedly self-financed the entire film, making it one of his biggest passion projects yet. The risk clearly paid off, as the movie became a major box office success after earning an impressive $21.7 million worldwide during its opening weekend.Based on the 2022 video game of the same name, Iron Lung is a science fiction horror film set in a world devastated by a mysterious event known as the Quiet Rapture, which cut off all connections to colonized planets and led to the collapse of worlds once conquered. With hope nearly lost, a former convict named Simon is given a mission that could potentially restore balance to the universe.Aside from directing and starring in the film, Markiplier also served as one of its producers—making the project even more personal and meaningful for both him and his longtime supporters. Since its announcement, the film has already gained massive buzz online, especially among horror fans and dedicated Markiplier followers.With its eerie concept, intense suspense, and chilling atmosphere, Iron Lung is definitely shaping up to be one of the most anticipated horror releases for fans.<div>—By Jhezierae Alcantara, PUSH ABS-CBN Intern</div>

Content creator Markiplier makes his biggest cinematic effort with 'Iron Lung' coming to Philippine cinemas this month.

Content creator Markiplier makes his biggest cinematic effort with 'Iron Lung' coming to Philippine cinemas this month.