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🎫 Iron Lung Challenges Disney’s Box‑Office Dominance
Last weekend’s global box office turned into a thrilling showdown, as reported. Sam Raimi’s grand‑scale horror Send Help! debuted for Disney with $27.2 million, but the real sensation was the indie hit Iron Lung.
The low‑budget project from YouTuber Markiplier raked in $22.1 million, showcasing the astonishing power of a dedicated fanbase.
The $3 million horror Iron Lung nearly matched the $40 million blockbuster in the U.S. and sold out theaters in the UK and Australia.
Disney continues to dominate the global top three for the 10th consecutive week. Avatar: Fire and Ash has reached $1.41 billion, surpassing Avengers: Age of Ultron, while Zootopia 2 hit $1.77 billion — still growing anomalously strong two months after release.
The drama Marty Supreme has earned $132.9 million, needing less than $10 million to become A24’s highest‑grossing film ever, overtaking Everything Everywhere All at Once.
Other strong performers include the thriller Maid ($22.5 million weekend) and Jason Statham’s actioner Shelter, which opened with $13 million and posted impressive numbers in the Middle East.
