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Warner Bros. Unveils Clayface Solo Film for 2026

2/23/2025

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Warner Bros. is gearing up for an exciting new chapter in the Batman universe with a solo film centered on the enigmatic villain Clayface, directed by James Watkins. Set to hit theaters on September 11, 2026, this $40 million project features a script by horror maestro Mike Flanagan. Clayface, a once-celebrated actor with the power to transform, will break the mold as the first non-murderous Batman villain to take center stage.

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Story summary

Warner Bros. is gearing up for an exciting new chapter in the Batman universe with a solo film centered on the enigmatic villain Clayface, directed by James Watkins. Set to hit theaters on September 11, 2026, this $40 million project features a script by horror maestro Mike Flanagan. Clayface, a once-celebrated actor with the power to transform, will break the mold as the first non-murderous Batman villain to take center stage.