'Clayface' final trailer teases DC’s chilling $40m body-horror film starring Tom Rhys
“DC Studios has released a new trailer for. Clayface, the upcoming horror feature directed by James Watkins, with Tom Rhys Harries starring as the iconic DC character. The film is written by Mike Flanagan…”
The story follows a rising actor who turns to a mysterious substance in a desperate attempt to preserve his relevance, setting the stage for a transformation centred on fame, identity and physical change. With an estimated $40 million budget, Clayfaceis positioned as a relatively modest DC Studios production.
The film’s R rating also signals a move towards more adult-oriented horror, while its marketing has focused heavily on unsettling imagery and atmospheric tension. However, questions remain over how effectively the film will balance its grotesque moments with the emotional depth of its tragic-villain origin story.
Watkins brings a varied filmography to the project, including the brutal thriller. Eden Lake, The Woman in Black, the. Black Mirrorepisode “Shut Up and Dance” and the English-language remake of.
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Speak No Evil. The film is tracking for a domestic opening in the low-to-mid $20 million range, with reviews potentially influencing its box-office performance. The release also arrives as James Gunn and Peter Safran continue shaping the DC Universe.
Clayfaceis scheduled to arrive in cinemas on October 23, 2026, distributed by Warner Bros. and DC Studios.
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