DC Studios has unveiled the official trailer for “Clayface,” a new horror thriller from director James Watkins, arriving only in theaters October 23, 2026 in North America and internationally beginning October 21, 2026.
The newly released trailer for “Clayface” delivers a chilling first look at James Watkins’ dark and visceral reimagining of one of Gotham’s most infamous villains. With its unsettling atmosphere, bold visual style, and a transformative performance from Tom Rhys Harries, the film signals a striking new direction for DC Studios’ horror‑driven storytelling.
Synopsis
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 restores his former self… but also fractures his grip on reality, sending him down a destructive path of all‑consuming revenge.
Release Information
- North America Theatrical Release: October 23, 2026
- International Release: Beginning October 21, 2026
- Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
- Production: DC Studios / 6th & Idaho
Cast
- Tom Rhys Harries as Clayface / Matt Hagen
- Naomi Ackie
- David Dencik
- Max Minghella
- Eddie Marsan
- Nancy Carroll
- Joshua James
Directed by
- James Watkins
Screenplay by
- Mike Flanagan
- Hossein Amini
Story by
- Mike Flanagan
- Based on characters from DC
Produced by
- Matt Reeves
- Lynn Harris
- James Gunn
- Peter Safran
Executive Producers
- Michael E. Uslan
- Chantal Nong Vo
- Lars P. Winther
- Rafi Crohn
- Paul Ritchie
Creative Team
- Director of Photography: Rob Hardy
- Production Designer: James Price
- Editor: Jon Harris
- Costume Designer: Keith Madden
- Music: Volker Bertelmann
