# DC's Clayface Hits $100M Global Box Office

> DC's Clayface surpasses $100 million worldwide after being removed from 532 theaters.
- Title: DC's Clayface Hits $100M Global Box Office · Collider
- Summary: DC's Clayface surpasses $100 million worldwide after being removed from 532 theaters.
- Keywords: clayface, box office, theaters, superhero, horror, joker, warner bros, Collider
- Source: Collider — https://collider.com/clayface-box-office-100-million-theaters-dc
- Author: Rohan Naahar
- Published: 2026-11-08T17:00:12+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: dc, clayface, box office, theaters, superhero, horror, joker, warner bros, entertainment, culture
## Clayface Box Office Milestone
DC's Clayface has passed a global box-office milestone of $100 million worldwide after being officially removed from 532 theaters.
## Theatrical Performance
The film broke even theatrically after two weeks of release, a rare achievement in the superhero genre.
## Budget Comparison
Clayface was produced on a reported $40 million budget, lower than Scream 7's $45 million and Resident Evil's $75 million.
## Cost-Effective Production
The film's budget is a king's ransom compared to Backrooms' $10 million and Obsession's $1 million production costs.
## Joker Comparison
Clayface follows the financial template set by 2019's Joker, which grossed $1 billion against a $55 million budget.
## Director's Previous Work
Clayface has overtaken director James Watkins' previous film Speak No Evil, which generated $77 million worldwide.
## Theatrical Run
Clayface lost more than 530 theaters as it entered its third week of release, having debuted in 3,458 theaters two weeks ago.
## Domestic Performance
The film added around $7 million this weekend, pushing its domestic total to nearly $60 million.
## Global Performance
Globally, Clayface has surpassed the $100 million milestone, overtaking Lee Cronin's The Mummy and Evil Dead Burn.
## Cast and Crew
Starring Tom Rhys Harries, Naomi Ackie, Max Minghella, and Eddie Marsan, the film exists in an alternate Gotham City.
## Critical Reception
Clayface received positive reviews from critics and audiences, sitting at a 'Certified Fresh' 78% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
## Rotten Tomatoes Consensus
The aggregator website's consensus reads: 'Carving out a unique identity for itself in the DCU while closely resembling a litany of body horror classics, Clayface takes time to get going until it eventually morphs into…

> Carving out a unique identity for itself in the DCU while closely resembling a litany of body horror classics, Clayface takes time to get going until it eventually morphs into an icky and satisfying revenge thriller
## Release Details
Clayface released on October 23, 2026, with a runtime of 108 minutes and director James Watkins.
## Theatrical Strategy
The film opens the door for DC Studios to make more cost-effective movies focusing on Batman's rogues' gallery.
## Key takeaway

DC's Clayface has passed $100 million globally after being officially removed from 532 theaters.