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Warner Bros. promotes horror-focused Clayface film while Matt Reeves reveals new Batman image.
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Clayface follows Matt Hagen, an actor on the verge of a breakthrough whose horrific disfigurement leads him to undergo an experimental procedure that transforms him into the titular monster. The film’s script was written by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini from a story pitch by Flanagan.
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The Clayface TV spot teases the physical horror of Hagen’s transformation, including a scene in which his eye appears to pop out at a nightclub. The footage also features Hagen saying he can “change his face” and asking, “Is that so bad?”
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The Batman: Part II is reportedly set around Christmas, based on signs seen during London filming, while signs reading “Court of Fowls” have fueled speculation that the Court of Owls could be the film’s main antagonist.
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Beyond Sebastian Stan and Scarlett Johansson, The Batman: Part II has added Charles Dance, Sebastian Koch and Brian Tyree Henry to its cast, although their roles have not been disclosed.
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Fans have speculated that the shadowy Batman image may depict Bruce in a junkyard, possibly surrounded by stacked cars; the theory gained traction after images of a junkyard set circulated online, but it has not been confirmed.
Warner Bros. is promoting Clayface, the DC Universe's first R-rated horror film, with a chilling TV spot showing actor Matt Hagen's grotesque transformation MovieWeb. The film stars Tom Rhys Harries and opens Oct. 23, 2026, moved from September to align with Halloween. Meanwhile, director Matt Reeves unveiled the first official image of Robert Pattinson as Batman on Batman Day, shot in a dark, snowy London setting that has fueled fan theories about the plot.
Clayface Teases Body Horror and Actor's Tragic Fall
The Clayface TV spot reveals Matt Hagen's descent into monster territory. Written by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini, the story follows an actor on the edge of a big break whose disfigurement forces him into an experimental procedure. One scene shows his eye appearing to pop out in a nightclub MovieWeb. Hagen's haunting question — "Is that so bad?" — hints at the character's desperate moral collapse.
Batman Part II Wrapped in Mystery and Speculation
Matt Reeves' new still from The Batman: Part II shows Pattinson in shadowy, icy conditions CinemaExpress, fueling fan theories about a potential junkyard setting surrounded by stacked cars. The film is reportedly set around Christmas based on signage spotted during London production IXBTGames. Rumors suggest the Court of Owls serves as the main antagonist, though nothing is confirmed by the studio yet.
The cast continues to expand quietly. Beyond confirmed stars like Sebastian Stan and Scarlett Johansson, The Batman: Part II has added Charles Dance, Sebastian Koch, and Brian Tyree Henry MovieWeb. Their roles remain undisclosed. The sequel launches Feb. 18, 2028, giving Reeves nearly two more years of production time in London.
DCU Horror Enters New Territory With Clayface
Clayface marks a bold shift for DC Studios. The R-rating allows director James Watkins to lean hard into physical horror and body transformation. The film's October 2026 release bridges the gap between standard superhero fare and prestige horror cinema. It signals James Gunn's willingness to experiment with tone and genre within the DCU's broader universe MovieWeb.
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