James Gunn has defined why Clayface would be the third function movie set throughout the DCU.
The DCU formally kicked off earlier this month with the premiere of the animated Creature Commandos sequence. Gunn’s Superman movie is scheduled to be launched in July 2025, whereas Supergirl: Lady of Tomorrow has been given a June 2026 launch date.
It was additionally not too long ago introduced that Mike Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill Home, Midnight Mass) had written a script for a Clayface film that might be launched in September 2026. A director just isn’t connected to the venture presently.
On Threads, Gunn was requested why Clayface could be the third DCU movie as a substitute of a extra distinguished character in DC Comics similar to Surprise Lady or Flash.
“Due to the primary rule right here at DC: No film might be greenlit earlier than the script is prepared. And [Flanagan’s] script was prepared.”
What did James Gunn say concerning the DCU’s Flash?
Relating to Flash, Gunn additionally commented, “And as for the Flash we’re holding a beat on growth.”
No film set throughout the DCU starring the Flash has been introduced presently. Having stated that, there’s additionally a Teen Titans film in growth and, whereas the roster of characters who might be included within the movie hasn’t been introduced, Wally West/Flash is a founding member of the crew in DC Comics lore. The final film that includes the Scarlet Speedster was 2023’s The Flash, which was directed by Andy Muschietti and starred Ezra Miller as Barry Allen.
Talking with i09, Gunn additionally mentioned how the plans for a Clayface film got here to fruition in such a fast timeframe.
“I didn’t plan on making a Clayface film,” Gunn stated. “Mike got here in. He pitched this excellent thought. I used to be like, ‘Rattling, I can’t consider you bought me to need to make a Clayface film.’ However he’s acquired to put in writing the script and who is aware of how that’s going to work. He goes and he writes the script. First draft is nice. Second draft is even higher. After which I’m like, ‘Let’s do it.’ So we discovered a spot for it as a result of if there’s high quality stuff, we are able to discover a solution to work it in.”
Clayface might be launched in United States theaters on September 11, 2026.
Initially reported by Brandon Schreur on SuperHeroHype.
