DC Studios: Batman Active in Gotham During Clayface
Peter Safran says Clayface serves as the introduction to the live-action Gotham, set for release on October 23, 2026.
DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran has confirmed that Batman is active in Gotham during the events of Clayface, according to gamesradar.com. Safran described the film as the introduction to the live-action Gotham.
Safran added that there has been no discussion of what Batman is doing during the actual events of the film. The character's presence in the city is established, but his activities during the story remain unaddressed.
Clayface is part of the DCU proper rather than the separate Batman universe overseen by director Matt Reeves, placing the film inside the shared continuity DC Studios is building.
Earlier Batman references
Batman previously appeared briefly in episode 6 of Creature Commandos season 1, shown on a rooftop overlooking the Penguin's nightclub. In episode 6 of Lanterns season 1, Hal Jordan made the first live-action mention of Batman, complaining about his use of the Bat Signal in Gotham.
Separately, Poison Ivy is set to make her live-action DCU debut in her own standalone project. Clayface is scheduled for release on October 23, 2026.
Quick answers
When does Clayface come out?
Clayface is scheduled for release on October 23, 2026.
Is Clayface part of the DCU or Matt Reeves' Batman universe?
It is part of the DCU proper, not the Matt Reeves Batman universe.
Will Batman appear in Clayface?
Peter Safran confirmed Batman is active in Gotham during the film's events, but said there has been no discussion of what he is doing during the actual events of the film.