Clayface trailer leans into the body horror
Summary
DC Studios and Warner Brothers released the first full trailer for the movie Clayface, part of the DC Universe’s “Gods and Monsters” arc, debuting at San Diego Comic-Con. The film tells the story of Matt Hagen, a once-successful actor who is disfigured and undergoes an experimental treatment that causes dangerous physical changes and revenge-driven behavior. Clayface is set to open in theaters on October 23, 2026.Key Facts
- Clayface is a new movie in the DC Universe’s “Gods and Monsters” story arc.
- Originally created by horror director Mike Flanagan, the project moved to James Watkins after Flanagan left due to scheduling conflicts.
- The story follows Matt Hagen, a Gotham street kid turned actor who becomes disfigured and seeks a cure.
- Hagen’s treatment leads to body changes that cause him to lose control and seek revenge.
- The film stars Tom Rhys Harries as Matt Hagen, Naomi Ackie as Dr. Caitlin Bates, and Max Minghella as a Gotham detective.
- The character Clayface is a shape-shifting villain dating back to the 1940s Batman comics.
- Warner Brothers and DC Studios CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran support the film.
- The movie will be released in theaters on October 23, 2026.
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