Warner Bros Delays Clayface to October 23, 2026

Warner Bros. has delayed the release of its upcoming DC Universe film "Clayface" by six weeks, shifting the body horror project from September 11, 2026, to October 23, 2026, positioning it closer to Halloween.

The move clears the early September slot for "Practical Magic 2," the sequel featuring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, which was originally scheduled for September 18. No official reason for the change has been provided, but industry observers note that the new date aligns well with the film's horror elements, potentially boosting its appeal during the spooky season. Past Warner Bros. releases like "The Conjuring: Last Rites" and "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" have performed strongly in similar early fall windows, while late October has proven fruitful for genre films, as seen with Universal's "The Black Phone 2" last year.

"Clayface" marks the third live-action feature in the rebooted DC Universe overseen by co-chairmen James Gunn and Peter Safran, following "Superman" and "Supergirl." Directed by James Watkins, known for thrillers such as "The Woman in Black" and the recent remake "Speak No Evil," the film draws from the Batman villain created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane in...