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Iron Lung Beats Stone's Bugonia at Box Office
15 Feb
Summary
- Iron Lung earned $43.8 million worldwide against a $3 million budget.
- The indie horror film has surpassed Emma Stone's Bugonia globally.
- Markiplier's film achieved over 14 times its budget in two weeks.
The independently produced horror film, Iron Lung, has achieved significant box office success, surpassing Emma Stone's sci-fi horror Bugonia in global earnings. Released on January 29, Iron Lung has garnered $43.8 million worldwide, a remarkable feat against its $3 million budget. This figure includes $34.8 million from North America and $9 million from seven international markets, with Australia and the UK being top contributors.
In just over two weeks, Iron Lung has become the most profitable movie of the year, earning over 14 times its budget. This performance stands in contrast to Bugonia, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, which earned $39.4 million against a much larger budget of $45-$55 million. Iron Lung's narrative follows a convict exploring a blood ocean in a submarine called the Iron Lung.
Critical reception for Iron Lung was mixed, with a 59% score on the Tomatometer, but audience response has been overwhelmingly positive, reflected in an 89% Popcornmeter score. The film's success highlights the strong commercial appeal of content based on popular video games and YouTube creators.
