Don’t look away.
Warner Bros. Pictures has released the full trailer for “Clayface,” DC Studios’ first horror thriller and a dark new take on one of Gotham City’s most haunting villains.
Directed by James Watkins, the film stars Tom Rhys Harries as Matt Hagen, a rising Hollywood actor whose pursuit of healing transforms him into the terrifying figure known as Clayface.
Written by horror favorite Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini, “Clayface” opens exclusively in Philippine cinemas on October 21, 2026.
Watch the full trailer here:
From Gotham Street Kid to Hollywood Star
Matt Hagen’s extraordinary journey begins on the streets of Gotham before taking him all the way to Hollywood.
After becoming a leading man, his meteoric rise is tragically cut short when the actions of a local crime boss leave him horribly disfigured. Abandoned by his team and seemingly left with nothing, Matt turns to an experimental, cutting-edge treatment.
At first, the procedure appears miraculous. It restores Matt to his former self and seemingly gives him another chance at the life he lost.
However, the treatment comes with devastating consequences.
As Matt’s grip on reality begins to weaken, his pain and anger push him toward an all-consuming quest for revenge. What follows is a disturbing transformation that may leave Gotham facing one of its most unpredictable threats yet.
A New Kind of DC Studios Film
Blending psychological horror, body horror and crime-thriller elements, “Clayface” presents a chilling exploration of ambition, identity and obsession.
The film marks a bold new direction for DC Studios, bringing a horror-focused story to the big screen while placing one of Batman’s most fascinating adversaries at its center.
Joining Tom Rhys Harries are Naomi Ackie, David Dencik, Max Minghella and Eddie Marsan, along with Nancy Carroll and Joshua James.
The Creative Team Behind “Clayface”
James Watkins directs the film from a screenplay by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini, with the story by Flanagan. The movie is based on characters from DC.
“Clayface” is produced by Matt Reeves, Lynn Harris, James Gunn and Peter Safran. Executive producers include Michael E. Uslan, Chantal Nong Vo, Lars P. Winther, Rafi Crohn and Paul Ritchie.
Watkins is joined by an accomplished creative team that includes director of photography Rob Hardy, production designer James Price, editor Jon Harris and costume designer Keith Madden. The film’s music is composed by Volker Bertelmann.
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Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, “Clayface” opens exclusively in Philippine cinemas on October 21, 2026. The film arrives in North American theaters on October 23, 2026.
