DC’s R-Rated Batman Spin-Off Officially Removed From 1,000 Theaters

DC’s R-rated horror film *Clayface* is leaving more than 1,000 theatres as it enters its fourth week, with a digital release planned for 8 December. Its theatrical run comes as DC Studios faces uncertainty following the reported departure of co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran, leaving the franchise’s future plans unclear.

The film opened in more than 3,400 theatres three weeks ago and has grossed $111 million worldwide against a reported $40 million budget. It has a 77% critics’ score and 94% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Originally developed as a spin-off to *The Batman*, it was later brought into the DC Universe, though it remains largely unconnected to its other stories.