Clayface Official Trailer Unleashes DC’s Most Terrifying Transformation Yet

Tom Rhys Harries Leads a Dark New DC Horror Thriller Arriving in Theaters in 2026

The line between hero, villain, and monster is about to disappear.

DC Studios has unveiled the official trailer for Clayface, a chilling horror thriller that brings one of Gotham’s most iconic and disturbing villains to the big screen in a terrifying new way. Directed by James Watkins, the filmmaker behind acclaimed suspense and horror projects, the film stars Tom Rhys Harries as Matt Hagen—the man whose tragic transformation turns him into the legendary Clayface.

Unlike a traditional superhero adventure, Clayface promises to explore the darkest corners of Gotham through a story filled with horror, revenge, psychological instability, and the terrifying consequences of trying to become someone else.

From Hollywood Dream to Gotham Nightmare

Matt Hagen begins his journey as a street kid from Gotham with an extraordinary dream: to become a Hollywood star. His determination eventually leads him to the spotlight, where his meteoric rise appears to be only the beginning of a remarkable success story.

But everything changes when the actions of a local crime boss leave Matt horribly disfigured.

Abandoned by his team and stripped of the life he worked so hard to build, Matt finds himself with nowhere to turn. Desperate and broken, he seeks out an experimental cutting-edge treatment that seems to offer the impossible—a chance to restore his former appearance.

And for a moment, it works.

But the miracle comes at a devastating price.

The Cure Becomes the Curse

As Matt’s physical transformation begins to take hold, his grip on reality starts to collapse. The treatment that promises to give him back his life instead unleashes something far more dangerous.

With his identity, sanity, and sense of reality slowly unraveling, Matt begins a destructive descent into revenge. The more powerful he becomes, the more difficult it is to separate the man he once was from the monster he is becoming.

Soon, his pain turns into rage—and his rage threatens to consume everything in his path.

Clayface is born not simply from a physical transformation, but from trauma, betrayal, obsession, and revenge.

A New Kind of DC Movie

With its horror-thriller approach, Clayface looks set to take DC into darker and more unsettling territory. The film explores the tragic human story behind one of Gotham’s most famous villains, focusing on the emotional and psychological destruction that leads Matt Hagen toward his terrifying transformation.

Rather than presenting Clayface as a simple comic-book monster, the movie promises a deeply personal story about fame, identity, revenge, and the dangerous desire to reclaim what has been lost.

An Impressive Cast

Tom Rhys Harries takes on the title role, portraying Matt Hagen as he moves from ambitious young dreamer to a man consumed by pain and vengeance.

The film also features an impressive ensemble cast, including:

• Naomi Ackie
• David Dencik
• Max Minghella
• Eddie Marsan
• Nancy Carroll
• Joshua James

Their performances are expected to add further depth to the film’s dark and emotionally intense story.

Directed by James Watkins

James Watkins directs Clayface from a screenplay written by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini, with the story by Flanagan. The film is based on characters from DC.

The creative team behind the movie includes:

• Director of Photography: Rob Hardy
• Production Designer: James Price
• Editor: Jon Harris
• Costume Designer: Keith Madden
• Music: Volker Bertelmann

The film is produced by Matt Reeves, Lynn Harris, James Gunn, and Peter Safran, with Michael E. Uslan, Chantal Nong Vo, Lars P. Winther, Rafi Crohn, and Paul Ritchie serving as executive producers.

A Terrifying New Chapter for Gotham

For decades, Clayface has remained one of Gotham’s most fascinating villains—a character whose powers are as horrifying as his tragic origin. Now, DC Studios is bringing that story to theaters in a film that appears ready to blend psychological horror, crime thriller tension, and comic-book mythology.

The official trailer teases a haunting journey into the mind of a man who loses everything—and discovers that getting it back may cost him his humanity.

Matt Hagen wanted to become a star.

He wanted his old life back.

But what if the person he becomes is far more terrifying than the monster everyone fears?

Watch the Official Trailer for Clayface

DC Studios presents Clayface, a James Watkins film from a 6th & Idaho production.

The film will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and will be released only in theaters in North America on October 23, 2026, with international releases beginning October 21, 2026.

The transformation begins. The revenge is coming.

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