Clayface (Upcoming Movie) – Full Detail
Basic Information
- Title: Clayface
- Release Date: September 11, 2026
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Production House: DC Studios, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Estimated Budget: Around $40 million
- Genre: Superhero, Horror, Thriller, Drama
- Universe: DCU Chapter One – Gods & Monsters
About the Movie
Clayface will focus on one of Batman’s most iconic villains — an actor named Matt Hagen who turns into the shape-shifting monster Clayface after a tragic accident.
Unlike typical superhero films, this one blends psychological horror and body transformation, showing the terrifying yet emotional side of the character.
Cast and Crew
- Director: James Watkins
- Writers: Mike Flanagan, Hossein Amini
- Producers: James Gunn, Peter Safran, Matt Reeves, Lynn Harris
- Lead Actor: Tom Rhys Harries as Matt Hagen / Clayface
- Supporting Cast: Naomi Ackie and others (roles yet to be revealed)
📖 Storyline (Expected Plot)
The film follows Matt Hagen, a struggling actor who suffers a tragic accident during a film shoot. In his desperation to heal and regain fame, he experiments with an untested chemical formula that transforms him into a clay-like creature capable of changing shape.
As Clayface, he battles between humanity and monstrosity, slowly losing his identity while seeking revenge on those who betrayed him.
Production Details
- Filming Start: October 2025
- Filming Locations: Liverpool, UK and Warner Bros. Leavesden Studios
- Visual Style: Dark, gothic tone inspired by horror and noir elements
- Expected Rating: R (for intense horror and transformation scenes)
Highlights
- The film will explore body horror rather than pure action.
- It’s part of the new DC Universe lineup under James Gunn’s direction.
- Clayface will be portrayed as both a monster and a tragic character.
- Focus on practical effects and psychological depth rather than CGI-heavy visuals.
Why It’s Unique
- First-ever solo film on a DC villain with horror roots.
- Created by Mike Flanagan, known for The Haunting of Hill House and Doctor Sleep.
- Expected to redefine how villain-origin stories are told in superhero cinema.
Release & Expectations
- Release Date: September 11, 2026 (Theatrical)
- Platform: Worldwide cinema release by Warner Bros.
- Audience Expectation: High — fans anticipate a darker, emotional story akin to Joker (2019) but with supernatural horror elements.
