The DC Universe is stepping into darker territory.
DC Studios has released the first official trailer for Clayface, offering a haunting look at its upcoming horror thriller centered on one of Gotham City’s most tragic and terrifying villains. Directed by James Watkins, the film stars Tom Rhys Harries as Clayface and promises a psychological descent unlike anything audiences have seen from DC Studios before.
Watch the eerie first trailer below.
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A Different Kind of DC Movie
Rather than delivering a traditional superhero adventure, Clayface embraces psychological horror, telling the story of a rising Hollywood actor whose life spirals into unimaginable terror.
According to the official synopsis:
Clayface follows one man’s horrifying transformation from an up-and-coming Hollywood star into a revenge-driven monster. Along the way, the film explores identity, humanity, obsessive love, and the dangerous consequences of scientific ambition.
It’s the first time DC Studios has fully embraced the horror genre, giving one of Batman’s most iconic villains a standalone story rooted in suspense and psychological terror.
Tom Rhys Harries Leads an Impressive Cast
Tom Rhys Harries headlines the film as the tragic title character alongside an accomplished supporting cast that includes:
- Naomi Ackie
- David Dencik
- Max Minghella
- Eddie Marsan
- Nancy Carroll
- Joshua James
James Watkins directs from a screenplay by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini, based on a story by Flanagan and characters from DC.
The film is produced by Matt Reeves, Lynn Harris, James Gunn, and Peter Safran, with Michael E. Uslan, Rafi Crohn, Paul Ritchie, Chantal Nong Vo, and Lars P. Winther serving as executive producers.
A Horror Vision Backed by Top Talent
Behind the camera, Clayface features an experienced creative team, including cinematographer Rob Hardy, production designer James Price, editor Jon Harris, visual effects supervisor Angus Bickerton, costume designer Keith Madden, and casting director Lucy Bevan.
The combination of James Watkins’ horror sensibilities and Mike Flanagan’s storytelling has already made Clayface one of DC Studios’ most intriguing upcoming projects.
When Does Clayface Release?
Presented by DC Studios in association with Domain Entertainment, 6th & Idaho, and Warner Bros. Pictures, Clayfacearrives exclusively in theaters beginning October 21, 2026 internationally before opening October 23, 2026 in North America.
If the debut trailer is any indication, audiences should expect a disturbing, emotional, and refreshingly different take on one of Gotham’s most unforgettable villains.
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