Clayface — DC Studios' first R-rated body-horror film, described by producer Peter Safran as "Cronenberg-type" body horror (via EW) — is set to haunt theaters on October 23, 2026, releasing through Warner Bros. Pictures with the international rollout beginning October 21, 2026.
Tom Rhys Harries stars as Matt Hagen, the actor who becomes the monstrous Clayface, while Oscar winner Volker Bertelmann composes the original score. Below are the confirmed release date, full cast, trailer and soundtrack details.
Image: Warner Bros. Pictures / DC Studios (official trailer still).
Release Date & Cast
Release Date: October 23, 2026 (international rollout begins October 21, 2026; originally September 11, 2026, moved in February 2026)
Director: James Watkins
Screenplay: Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini, from a story by Flanagan
Producers: Matt Reeves, Lynn Harris, James Gunn, Peter Safran
Lead Cast: Tom Rhys Harries as Matt Hagen/Clayface (confirmed by James Gunn), Naomi Ackie as Dr. Caitlin Bates, David Dencik, Max Minghella, Eddie Marsan, Nancy Carroll, Joshua James, Francesca Corney, Ruby Sear, Wil Coban
Production: DCU Chapter One: Gods and Monsters
Language: English
Clayface is part of DC Studios' DCU Chapter One: Gods and Monsters, arriving in the same year as fellow DC release Supergirl (2026).
Soundtrack & Songs
The original score for Clayface is composed by Volker Bertelmann, the Oscar winner for Best Original Score (2023) for All Quiet on the Western Front.
The official teaser trailer features an eerie rendition of "Do You Realize??" by The Flaming Lips.
The full score tracklist and any additional songs are currently unconfirmed — the film is not yet released and no official soundtrack tracklist has been announced. This page will be updated when Warner Bros. Pictures or DC Studios reveals the official music details.
For more 2026 film music coverage, check out our guides to The Odyssey (2026) soundtrack and the Tron: Ares soundtrack.
Watch the Official Trailer
Watch the official final trailer for Clayface below:
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Clayface (2026) releasing?
Clayface releases in theaters on October 23, 2026 via Warner Bros. Pictures, with the international rollout beginning October 21, 2026.
Who plays Clayface in the movie?
Tom Rhys Harries plays Matt Hagen/Clayface, as confirmed by DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn.
Who composed the music for Clayface?
The original score is composed by Volker Bertelmann, the Oscar-winning composer of All Quiet on the Western Front.
Is Clayface part of the DCU?
Yes. Clayface is part of DCU Chapter One: Gods and Monsters, the first chapter of James Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Universe.
More from LatestLyrics: explore our Wildwood soundtrack guide and the Gal Gadot biography.
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