Markiplier Made $50 Million at the Box Office. YouTube Wouldn’t Let Him Sell It on His Own Channel
IndieWire • 4/30/2026 – 5/1/2026
Summary
Markiplier made $50 million at the box office. YouTube would not allow him to sell it on his own channel. One creator has opened a door that was not supposed to exist, raising the question of whether others can follow.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
14h
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier96% (0.5^3/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 70
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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