‘Clayface’ Movie Now in Theaters; Streaming Release Expected January 2027

The new DC Comics horror film “Clayface,” directed by James Watkins, is now playing in movie theaters. The film, which features Tom Rhys Harries as a movie star whose experimental facial reconstruction surgery transforms him into clay, is rated R and is not intended for children.

“Clayface” was written by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini and also stars Naomi Ackie, David Dencik, Max Minghella, and Eddie Marsan. The movie opened in theaters on Friday, October 23.

While the film is currently only available in cinemas, it is expected to eventually stream on HBO Max. As a Warner Bros. release, “Clayface” will have its streaming home on the Warner Bros.-owned platform. Currently, there is no firm release date for its streaming debut, but based on the release patterns of other Warner Bros. films, it could arrive on digital platforms for purchase or rent in late November 2026, followed by an HBO Max release around mid-January 2027. However, these are speculative timelines, and Warner Bros. home release schedules have varied.

For those eager to see the film immediately, purchasing tickets for theatrical showings is the only option. Tickets can be found via Fandango.

New subscribers to HBO Max can sign up for plans starting at $10.99 per month with ads, while an ad-free subscription costs $18.49 per month. Discounted Disney+ bundles that include Hulu and HBO Max are also available, with prices starting at $19.99 per month with ads and $32.99 per month without ads.

The movie's plot centers on Matt Hagen, a fictional movie star who undergoes a transformation into a clay-like being after a botched surgery. This character is a known villain from the Batman comics, making “Clayface” technically a Batman-related movie, albeit one focused on extreme body horror.