Clayface Trailer Reveals Batman's Gotham City For James Gunn's DC Universe

Key Points:

• Warner Bros. and DC Studios are expanding the new DC Universe with upcoming projects including "Supergirl" and the horror film "Clayface," which centers on a Batman villain and is set in Gotham City.
• "Clayface" is an R-rated body-horror movie exploring the origin of Matt Hagen, a classic Batman villain, and represents the first significant look at Gotham City in the new DC Universe, distinct from previous versions seen in "The Batman" or other adaptations.
• The teaser trailer reveals a brighter, bustling Gotham City with neon lights and a lively atmosphere, contrasting with darker portrayals, and hints at a dark underbelly consistent with the film's horror themes.
• Batman does not appear in "Clayface," and the new DCU will not include Robert Pattinson's Batman; Ben Affleck's portrayal is also retired, indicating this film offers a unique perspective on Gotham without the Caped Crusader present.
• "Clayface," featuring a cast including Tom Rhys Harries and Naomi Ackie, is directed by James Watkins with a screenplay by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini, and is scheduled for release on October 23, 2026.