DCU’s upcoming Clayface film might have some connections to the world of Matt Reeves’ The Batman, in line with some current set photographs. A small element noticed on set is shortly including gasoline to some theories, as DC followers hope that Robert Pattinson’s films will merge with James Gunn‘s new saga.
Clayface is now filming within the streets of Liverpool, main to a couple leaked photos on social media, though not as many as with the current set photograph deluge throughout Spider-Man: Model New Day‘s shoot.
Within the leaked footage, we acquired a first take a look at the lead actor Tom Rhys Harries as Matt Hagen (aka Clayface), in addition to The Handmaid’s Story’s Max Minghella as a Gotham Metropolis detective.
Most significantly for followers, the set photographs additionally reveal that this movie will use the identical Gotham Metropolis Courthouse motto we beforehand noticed in The Batman, Sic Parvis Magna (which suggests Greatness From Small Beginnings). On condition that Clayface is about within the DCU and The Batman within the non-canon Elseworlds, that is an attention-grabbing connection.
You may see the comparability under.
Clayface is utilizing the identical Gotham Metropolis motto that was utilized in Matt Reeves’ Batman.”Sic Parvis Magna”, that means “Greatness From Small Beginnings”. It was additionally used within the Arkham video games. pic.twitter.com/BaRPSG4gFrSeptember 1, 2025
Because the account that shared this comparability notes in a separate message, that is most likely “only a enjoyable easter egg” which has been used within the Arkham video games too. “Please don’t take it as affirmation of something DCU/Reeves,” the account continues, getting forward of the fan’s reactions.
It is no secret {that a} faction of the DC fandom needs to see these two worlds coming collectively. Not too long ago, Peacemaker season 2 sparked a dialog about this on Reddit, exhibiting a fandom divided, even when DC Studios boss James Gunn has repeatedly stated that the merge will not be occurring.
Till additional discover, there are two totally different Batman films on the way in which – Pattinson’s return in The Batman 2, set for 2027, and the DCU’s The Courageous and the Daring, which is able to see a brand new actor solid because the Caped Crusader.
Clayface is about to reach in theaters on September 11, 2026. Earlier than that, we’ll get to see Supergirl, which hits cinemas a bit earlier, on June 26. Within the meantime, try all the opposite upcoming DC films and reveals for all the things else that is in retailer.
