‘Iron Lung’ smokes its competition on its opener

‘Iron Lung’ smokes its competition on its opener

January 31, 2026 / Rolling Stone British /



It breathed life into the box office and smoked the competition.

“Iron Lung” was No. 1 in theaters on its opener Friday, taking in $8.9 million, according to The Numbers.

The sci-fi horror, based on a video game, is set in the post-apocalyptic future after an event dubbed “The Quiet Rapture,” causes sudden darkness.

“This deeply flawed attempt still stands as a testament to what happens when actual gamers make video game movies,” IndieWire said of the film, directed by video game developer David Szymanski.

The sci-fi horror “Iron Lung” was No. 1 in theaters on its opening day. Courtesy Everett Collection

In the second spot was “Send Help,” with $7.2 million in revenue on its opening day.

The horror comedy stars Rachel McAdams as a corporate strategist and Dylan O’Brien as her new boss who find themselves stranded on an tropical island after a plane crash.

“Melania,” the documentary on the first lady, which chronicles the 20 days prior to President Trump’s second inauguration in 2025, took third, with sales of $2.9 million.

Dylan O’Brien and Rachel McAdams star in “Send Help.” ©20th Century Studios/Courtesy Everett Collection
The documentary “Melania” centers on the first lady and the leadup to President Trump’s second inauguration. ©Amazon/Courtesy Everett Collection

Landing in fourth was “Shelter,” the action thriller starring Jason Statham, with a $1.9 million take.

The sci-fi action thriller “Mercy,” which was in first place last Friday, fell to fifth, with earnings of $1.3 million.



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