Clayface Screens for Industry, Reactions Call It One of the DCU's Best
First reactions to the R-rated DCU film Clayface praise its body horror, visual effects and Tom Rhys Harries's lead performance.
First reactions from industry screenings of the DCU film Clayface have surfaced, with attendees calling it one of the best DCU projects by a landslide, according to movieweb.com. The film is the DCU's final theatrical release of 2026.
Directed by James Watkins, Clayface stars Tom Rhys Harries as Matt Hagen, a rising actor disfigured in a brutal attack who undergoes an experimental medical treatment that turns his flesh into living clay. The screenplay was shaped by Mike Flanagan alongside Hossein Amini, and the film carries an R rating and a runtime of 108 minutes.
The reactions singled out the film's body horror elements, its visual effects and Harries's performance, and drew comparisons to Darkman and The Fly.
A third entry in the DCU slate
Clayface is the third film in the DCU, following Superman and Supergirl. James Gunn and Peter Safran previously unveiled the DCU roadmap dubbed "Chapter One: Gods and Monsters."
Quick answers
When does Clayface come out?
Clayface is scheduled for release on October 23, 2026, and is the DCU's final theatrical release of that year.
Who plays Clayface?
Tom Rhys Harries plays Matt Hagen, also known as Clayface.
What is Clayface rated?
The film is rated R, with a runtime of 108 minutes.