# Clayface (2026) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/clayface-2026/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | Not yet rated |
| Critic Score | 65% |
| Audience Score | 70% |
| Metascore | 60/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3/5 |
| IMDb | 6.5/10 |
| Director | James Watkins |
| Genres | Horror, Action, Crime |
| Runtime | 115 min |

## Quick answer

Clayface (2026) has not been released yet — no Celluloid Score. Directed by James Watkins. Check back after release for critic and audience ratings.

## Critics consensus

Early buzz positions Clayface as the grittiest DCU entry yet, merging body horror with a tragic showbiz satire; skeptics wonder whether the villain-led format can sustain a two-hour theatrical run.

## Synopsis

James Watkins directs DC Studios’ horror-leaning take on Basil Karlo, a fading character actor who injects an experimental compound to reclaim the spotlight — only to discover his body can reshape itself into anyone he has ever played on stage or screen.

## Cast

Basil Karlo, TBA Ensemble

## Common questions

**Is Clayface worth watching?**
Clayface (2026) has not yet been rated — it is an upcoming release. Early buzz positions Clayface as the grittiest DCU entry yet, merging body horror with a tragic showbiz satire; skeptics wonder whether the villain-led format can sustain a two-hour theatrical run.

**What is Clayface about?**
James Watkins directs DC Studios’ horror-leaning take on Basil Karlo, a fading character actor who injects an experimental compound to reclaim the spotlight — only to discover his body can reshape itself into anyone he has ever played on stage or screen.

**Who directed Clayface?**
Clayface (2026) was directed by James Watkins.

**Where can I watch Clayface?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Clayface page for current options.

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