Published Apr 26, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT What to watch and read before this October's least expected comic book movie 5 Batman stories you need before Clayface’s horror movie arrives Image: Warner Bros. Animation It's official: the DCU's first crack at full-blown body horror is heading to theaters. A teaser for Mike Flanagan's Clayface has dropped, with a release date of Oct. 23, 2026 attached. Debuting in James Gunn's DCU ahead of the arrival of his nemesis Batman, this is easily Clayface's breakout role. This is one villain who's ready for his close-up, Mister DeMille. It's common knowledge that Batman's rogues gallery is chock-full of fascinating weirdos. Clayface has been a recurring fan favorite since his first appearance in Detective Comics #40 back in 1940. There have been several different characters to go by the name, but the most consistent backstory is that of Basil Karlo, the narcissistic actor whose life falls apart after he is disfigured.…