Overview
- As tracked by The Numbers, the film stands at about $48 million worldwide, including $38.3 million in North America and $9.6 million overseas, placing it near the $50 million mark.
- Iron Lung is within roughly $1.4 million of surpassing Osgood Perkins’ The Monkey as 2025’s top Stephen King adaptation in North America, a threshold trade coverage suggests could be cleared soon.
- Collider reports the movie now ranks among the top-grossing independent releases historically and sits in the 2026 yearly top 10, reflecting sustained demand nearly a month into its run.
- Markiplier financed and distributed the film independently, mobilizing fans to request screenings that helped keep it on 2,445 North American screens and expand its reach without studio backing.
- Coverage diverges on totals and costs, with The Sydney Morning Herald citing nearly $68 million globally on a $4.2 million budget while other outlets report about $48 million worldwide on a roughly $3 million production.