DC Studios releases final trailer for Clayface film

Warner Bros. Pictures has released the final trailer and new poster for “Clayface,” a new DC Studios film that explores a dark origin story for the Batman villain. Directed by James Watkins and written by Hossein Amini and Mike Flanagan, the film is part of the new DC Universe led by James Gunn and Peter Safran.

The story follows Matt Hagen, a Gotham City street youth who rises to Hollywood stardom before being brutally disfigured by a local crime boss. After being abandoned by his team, Hagen undergoes an experimental procedure to restore his appearance. However, the treatment has unexpected consequences on his perception of reality, driving him toward a destructive path of vengeance.

The cast features Tom Rhys Harries as Matt Hagen, alongside Naomi Ackie, Max Minghella, David Dencik, Eddie Marsan, Nancy Carroll, and Joshua James. The film is scheduled for release on October 22, 2026.