DC Studios' R-rated Clayface opens in theaters as first reviews land
The gist
DC Studios' R-rated Clayface, a $30 million body-horror origin film, opens in theaters Friday.
Early reviews are mixed, and its opening weekend will test DC's post-merger direction.
How it unfolded
- Oct 2, 2026James Gunn and Peter Safran are reported to remain at DC Studios after the Paramount-Warner merger.
- Oct 13, 2026Clayface holds its world premiere at the Hollywood Legion Theater in Los Angeles.
- Oct 14, 2026First social media reactions appear after screenings and a Tuesday-night premiere, with early consensus that genre fans will be very happy.