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Horror Thriller Science Fiction
Look fear in the face.

Clayface (2026)

Runtime 108 min
Release date 21/10/2026
Country United States of America
Production
DC Studios DC Studios
Domain Entertainment Domain Entertainment
6th & Idaho Motion Picture Company 6th & Idaho Motion Picture Company
Troll Court Entertainment Troll Court Entertainment
The Safran Company The Safran Company
Overview
Matt Hagen's meteoric rise from Gotham street kid to Hollywood leading man is tragically cut short when a local crime boss's actions leave him horribly disfigured. Abandoned by his team and with nothing left, Matt seeks out a cutting edge treatment that miraculously returns him to his former self… but also unexpectedly affects his grip on reality, spiraling him down a destructive path of all-consuming revenge.
Directors & Screenwriters
James Watkins profile photo
James Watkins
Director
Mike Flanagan profile photo
Mike Flanagan
Screenwriter
Hossein Amini profile photo
Hossein Amini
Screenwriter
Cast
Tom Rhys Harries profile photo
Tom Rhys Harries
as Matt Hagen
/ Clayface
Naomi Ackie profile photo
Naomi Ackie
as Caitlyn Corr
Eddie Marsan profile photo
Eddie Marsan
Max Minghella profile photo
Max Minghella
as John Borrelli
David Dencik profile photo
David Dencik
All trailers
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Nothing is the same.

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Duration: 00:09
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Beware of the mutations.

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Duration: 00:16
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We're in unknown territory.

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Duration: 00:31
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Can you see the man underneath?

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Duration: 00:36
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It's right in front of your eyes.

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Duration: 00:16
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There's no hiding.

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Duration: 00:16
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What's happening to him?

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Duration: 00:16
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See for yourself. Search Clayface.

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Duration: 00:10
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Final Trailer

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Duration: 01:42
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In Cinemas on October 23

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Duration: 00:31
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Second chances aren’t free.

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Duration: 00:16
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A new life begins.

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Duration: 00:25
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Can't keep it contained.

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Duration: 00:17
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Official Trailer

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Duration: 02:26
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Official Trailer Tease

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Duration: 00:16
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Official Teaser

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Duration: 01:04
Did You Know?
Clayface: Shrouded in Mystery as DC Releases Comic Tie‐Ins Ahead of 2026 Thriller
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A mud‑splattered horror thriller, Clayface creeps into theaters with a whisper‑quiet marketing push and a flood of collector‑grade comics.

DC’s next big horror‑thriller, simply titled Clayface, is slated for an October 23, 2026 release, but the studio has deliberately shunned the usual blockbuster fanfare. Instead of a barrage of posters and TV spots, fans have been treated to a handful of cryptic trailers that tease a grotesque, shape‑shifting villain while keeping the bulk of the story under wraps. The real buzz comes from a series of limited‑edition comic variant covers that preview the film’s visual tone. At the helm are director James Watkins and writer Mike Flanagan, who are steering the narrative toward a blend of tragedy and body horror. Early trailer frames hint at Matt Hagen’s slow metamorphosis into a massive, mud‑coated mass, even showcasing a bathtub scene that suggests he’s nearing full control of his powers. Behind the scenes, writers Amini and Boron are reportedly weaving a story that probes both the horror and the lingering humanity of a character long relegated to cameo status. DC is reinforcing the cinematic tease with a clutch of comic tie‑ins. From mid‑October, several titles will feature limited‑edition variant covers by legendary artists, ranging from hyper‑realistic grotesqueries to stylized nightmare landscapes. A special one‑shot, "Clayface: Celebrity Dirt," drops on October 14, curating iconic storylines and acting as a bridge between the comic canon and the upcoming film’s aesthetic. The production roster reads like a horror hall of fame, with James Gunn, Lynn Harris, Matt Reeves, and Peter Safran producing alongside Watkins and Flanagan. By pairing the film with curated comic releases rather than a traditional hype machine, DC aims to craft a multi‑layered experience that pulls collectors from the page to the screen—and back again—promising a fresh, unsettling entry into the DCU.
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DCU Gives Fresh Looks At Clayface Body Horror Ahead Of October 2026 Origin Story
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The gooey terror of Clayface is finally surfacing—here’s what we know before the October 23 debut

Even after a handful of trailers, DC has kept the upcoming Clayface film shrouded in secrecy, likely to protect the reveal of Matt Hagen’s final form—a massive, shape‑shifting sludge that fans of the classic Batman villain will recognize. The marketing silence has only heightened anticipation for the body‑horror spectacle the studio promises. This Halloween season, the mystery is getting a visual boost from a series of limited‑edition variant comic covers. Legendary artists like Jim Lee, Brian Bolland, Frank Cho, Björn Barends, and Rafael Albuquerque are putting their spin on Clayface’s grotesque new look across titles such as Batman #14, Batman and Robin: Year One #3, and Detective Comics #1114. Barends’ haunting illustration, in particular, suggests a nightmarish origin that could set the tone for the film’s creature design. DC is also feeding fans with tie‑in comics, including the Clayface: Celebrity Dirt #4 and a special edition one‑shot arriving on October 14 that collects classic stories from the character’s twisted past. While the movie will likely serve as many viewers’ first introduction to the villain, the comics hint at an origin rooted in the Creature Commandos and promise a blend of tragedy and horror. Set for an October 23, 2026 theatrical release, the film is being helmed by director James Watkins, with a writing team that includes Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini. Tom Rhys Harries stars as Matt Hagen/Clayface alongside Naomi Ackie, David Dencik, and Max Minghella, positioning the DCU’s first full‑blown body‑horror entry as a bold, genre‑bending addition to the franchise.
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Clayface Popcorn Bucket Surfaces Ahead of October 23 Release
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A creepy Clayface popcorn bucket teases the film’s body‑horror nightmare

A hand of oozing clay spilling from a rounded container has already made its debut in theaters – the new Clayface popcorn bucket. First spotted on the Home of DCU X account on September 25, the bucket’s unsettling design mirrors the movie’s central transformation, and the post quickly racked up over 68,000 views, proving fans can’t get enough of the macabre merch. The film follows rising actor Matt Hagen (Tom Rhys Harries), whose desperate bid to repair a brutal disfigurement turns him into a living mass of clay. Directed by James Watkins from a screenplay by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini, the R‑rated entry leans heavily into body‑horror, drawing inevitable comparisons to the 1986 classic The Fly. James Gunn has positioned it as a horror‑first experience, aiming to attract genre lovers beyond the usual DC crowd. Shot across Liverpool and Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden under the working title “Corinthians,” Clayface sits in DC Studios’ Chapter One: Gods and Monsters slate and is set to hit screens on October 23. With Naomi Ackie as the scientist behind the mutation and Max Minghella as a Gotham detective, the movie promises a grim, transformative nightmare that the new popcorn bucket only begins to hint at.
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Grab a bucket of terror—Clayface’s grotesque popcorn container is as unsettling as the film itself.

The latest DCU merch drop is a popcorn bucket that looks like it crawled straight out of the upcoming horror‑thriller. Shaped like a rounded tub with a gnarled, clay‑like hand reaching out, the bucket bears the Clayface logo and promises a delightfully disgusting movie‑night companion. The design isn’t just eye‑candy; it mirrors the film’s premise. Clayface follows Matt Hagen (Tom Rhys Harries), a rising actor whose desperate bid to fix a disfigurement turns him into a living mass of clay, sparking a body‑horror nightmare that’s being likened to Cronenberg’s The Fly. Director James Watkins, working from a Mike Flanagan‑Hossein Amini script, leans fully into the grotesque, delivering an R‑rated experience meant to lure horror fans beyond the usual DC crowd. Filmed in Liverpool and at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden under the working title "Corinthians," the movie is part of DC Studios’ Chapter One: Gods and Monsters. With a supporting cast that includes Naomi Ackie, Max Minghella, Eddie Marsan and David Dencik, the film hits theaters on October 23. Until then, fans can reach into that eerie bucket, feel the severed clay hand, and get a taste of the unsettling world that awaits on screen.
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James Gunn’s new Clayface poster turns a comic‑book villain into a nightmarish body‑horror icon

James Gunn gave fans a chilling first look at the DCU’s upcoming Clayface by posting a grainy Japanese‑style poster on X. The artwork flips Matt Hagen upside down, his hand stretching the skin of his own face, and leans into the stark, red‑and‑white typography that evokes classic Japanese horror flyers from Ringu to Audition. The poster’s Japanese copy, roughly translated, tells a tragic tale: a fallen star who loses his fame and beauty, turns to a forbidden treatment, and is reborn as a monster. It frames the film as a descent into both physical and psychological terror, promising audiences a visceral transformation that goes far beyond a typical super‑villain origin. Clayface is being shaped by a horror‑savvy team. Tom Rhys Harries dons the titular role under the direction of James Watkins, known for The Woman in Black and the 2024 Speak No Evil remake. The screenplay is a collaboration between Mike Flanagan—renowned for The Haunting of Hill House and Doctor Sleep—and Hossein Amini of Drive. Produced by James Gunn, Lynn Harris, Matt Reeves, and Peter Safran, the film is slated for U.S. theaters on October 23, 2026, positioning itself as a psychological thriller with a heavy body‑horror edge within the broader DCU landscape.
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James Gunn's Disturbing Clayface Sneak Peek Promises A Much Darker Side Of The DCU
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James Gunn’s new Clayface poster turns the DCU villain into a Japanese‑style body‑horror nightmare

James Gunn just gave fans a chilling glimpse of the upcoming DCU film Clayface with a striking Japanese‑inspired poster that feels ripped from the likes of Ringu and Audition. The grainy, vertical design focuses on Matt Hagen’s grotesque metamorphosis – an upside‑down close‑up of his hand pulling at his own skin – and swaps bright comic‑book colors for a stark, horror‑laden palette. The Japanese text adds a poetic dread: “He lost his fame, his beauty, everything,” followed by a white line that reads, “A star in despair. A forbidden treatment. A monster is born.” Below, a brief synopsis confirms the film’s dark trajectory: a Hollywood star’s accident strips him of his face, and a desperate, illicit cure pushes him into a terrifying physical and mental transformation. Beyond the poster, Clayface is shaping up as a psychological thriller rather than a conventional superhero origin. Directed by horror veteran James Watkins (The Woman in Black, Speak No Evil) and scripted by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini, the film stars Tom Rhys Harries as the tormented Matt Hagen. With a release slated for October 23, 2026, the movie promises to blend DC’s mythos with the unsettling atmosphere of classic Japanese horror, delivering a fresh, dread‑filled take on the infamous shape‑shifter.
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The Clayface movie may only reveal the monster once – and that could be its biggest twist.

An insider who goes by @MyTimeToShineH has hinted that audiences will catch a single, full‑body glimpse of Matt Hagen’s monstrous Clayface form, likely saved for a climactic moment near the film’s end. Promotional material so far has only teased fragments of the transformation, and director James Watkins has said the final reveal will be deliberately held back. Instead of a creature‑feature spectacle, the story appears set to linger on Hagen’s humanity. The official synopsis follows Hollywood actor Matt Hagen (Tom Rhys Harries) as a disfiguring accident threatens his career, prompting an experimental treatment that restores his looks at a terrible cost. As his grip on reality slips, Hagen spirals into a revenge‑driven descent, promising a psychological thriller as much as a monster movie. The cast rounds out with Naomi Ackie as Caitlyn Corr, and supporting turns from David Dencik, Max Minghella and Eddie Marsan. Watkins directs from a script co‑written by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini, aiming for a layered narrative that balances character drama with the iconic villain’s iconic shape‑shifting. If the rumor holds true, the single, full‑form appearance could make the monster’s debut all the more shocking – provided the film delivers on its character‑driven premise. Clayface is slated for a worldwide release on October 23, 2026.
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The shape‑shifting Batman foe finally gets his own R‑rated horror film

DC Studios is turning its attention to one of Batman’s most unsettling adversaries this fall. James Watkins’ upcoming Clayface will be the first R‑rated theatrical entry in the new DCU, taking the shapeshifting monster out of the cartoon world and onto the big screen. Screenwriter Mike Flanagan, fresh from his work on the Carrie TV series, revealed that adapting Clayface felt like uncharted territory – the character has never headlined a feature film before. After Flanagan and veteran writer Hossein Amini drafted the script, they handed it to Watkins, who now steers the project toward its horror‑laden finish. Tom Rhys Harries steps into the role of Matt Hagen, an actor desperate to correct a disfigurement who ends up becoming the iconic Clayface. The R‑rated thriller follows his grotesque transformation and the terrifying consequences that follow, building on the character’s brief live‑action cameo in the Gotham series and his recent animated debut in Creature Commandos.
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