James Gunn Confirms When Clayface Takes Place On The DCU Timeline
SlashFilm • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The new DC Universe (DCU) is now active, with James Gunn and Peter Safran leading the transition from the previous DCEU era, marked by the recent release of "Superman" and upcoming projects like "Supergirl" and "Clayface" in 2026.
- Warner Bros. released the first teaser for "Clayface," a horror-themed film set in Batman's Gotham City, which is confirmed to be part of the main DCU timeline rather than an alternate or Elseworlds story.
- "Clayface" is unique in the DCU timeline as it takes place before the events of "Superman," making it the first DCU film released out of chronological order, a decision influenced by horror director Mike Flanagan's pitch.
- The film stars Tom Rhys Harries as Matt Hagen, the shape-shifting villain Clayface, and raises questions about its exact placement in the timeline, including whether it occurs before Batman's arrival in Gotham or Superman's public debut.
- Fans are also curious about connections to the "Creature Commandos" series, where Alan Tudyk voiced a version of Clayface, but it remains unclear if Harries' portrayal is related; answers are expected when "Clayface" premieres on October 23, 2026.
