DC Studios releases first trailer for horror film Clayface

Warner Bros. and DC Studios unveiled the first full trailer for their upcoming horror film "Clayface" on July 22, 2026, introducing a dark new chapter for the DC Extended Universe. The movie, starring Tom Rhys Harries, is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on October 23, 2026.

The film is a body horror thriller that reimagines the origin of the classic Batman villain. Harries portrays Matt Hagen, a rising Hollywood actor from Gotham City whose life is shattered when a criminal attack leaves him horribly disfigured. Abandoned and desperate, Hagen seeks out an experimental medical treatment administered by a scientist, Dr. Caitlin Corr, played by Naomi Ackie. The procedure, intended to restore his face, instead transforms him into a monstrous being of living clay, warping his grip on reality and sending him on a destructive path of revenge.

According to an official synopsis, the story explores themes of identity, humanity, and the dangerous consequences of unchecked scientific ambition. The supporting cast includes David Dencik, Max Minghella, and Eddie Marsan. "Clayface" is directed by James Watkins, known for films like "The Woman in Black," with a screenplay...