Markiplier on directing "Iron Lung" — the YouTube star who broke into Hollywood

Markiplier (Mark Fischbach) wrote, directed and starred in the sci-fi horror film "Iron Lung," which he self-released and which kicked off a wave of YouTube-star-led blockbusters in 2026. The film marked a significant evolution in his Hollywood career. Markiplier discussed how his place in the industry has changed since the film's release.