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What to watch before Clayface

In theaters October 23, 2026

Clayface is a body-horror story in the new DC Universe about an actor who becomes a shape-shifting monster. James Gunn has said it's set before Superman, so it's the first DCU film to come out of story order. It stands on its own, but here's how it fits.

3 titles, about 11 hours

Nothing required

Clayface is a standalone story. You can go in cold.

For the DC Universe so far

Watch these to see the world Clayface belongs to, in story order.

  1. Creature Commandos2024 · Anime series · 2h 55mThe first DCU story. Like Clayface, it's about DC's monsters.
  2. Superman2025 · Film · 2h 9mClayface takes place before this, but it's the centre of the new DCU.
  3. Peacemaker S22025 · Series · 6hPicks up after Superman and shows where the DCU is heading.

Then

  1. Clayface2026 · FilmIn theaters October 23, 2026
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Questions

When does Clayface come out?

Clayface comes out in theaters on October 23, 2026.

Is Clayface part of the DCU?

Yes. It's a DC Studios film in the same universe as Superman, Creature Commandos and Peacemaker.

Where does Clayface fit in the DCU timeline?

Before Superman (2025), according to James Gunn. In our DC watch order it sits between Creature Commandos and Superman.

Do I need to watch Superman before Clayface?

No. Clayface is a self-contained story, and it takes place before Superman anyway.

Is Clayface connected to The Batman?

No. Matt Reeves' The Batman films are a separate universe from the DCU.