‘Clayface’ Trailer: Batman Villain Enters James Gunn’s DC Universe in Gross-Out Body Horror Movie
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- DC Studios unveiled the Clayface trailer at CinemaCon, confirming an Oct. 23 theatrical release.
- Tom Rhys Harries will portray Matt Hagen/Clayface, a struggling actor whose experimental treatment turns his body into shape‑shifting clay.
- James Watkins directs the film, delivering graphic body‑horror visuals such as a face‑morphing bathtub scene.
- Naomi Ackie joins the cast, adding a secondary lead to the horror‑driven project.
- James Gunn's DC Universe rollout continues, with Supergirl slated for June 26 and a Superman sequel set for July 9, 2027.
Why it matters: DC Studios gains a fresh horror franchise with an Oct. 23 release, giving theater owners a new ticket‑selling hook and boosting the DC Universe's 2026 box‑office slate.
