'Clayface' takes at least $3.5 million in US previews
The DC horror film is well ahead of 'Kraven the Hunter' but just below 'Birds of Prey'. Opening-weekend forecasts stand at $20–25 million.
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DC horror film 'Clayface' earned at least $3.5 million from Thursday evening previews in the US, according to trade outlet Deadline. For comparison, 'Kraven the Hunter' took $2 million in previews in 2024 and opened with $11 million, while 'Birds of Prey' made $4 million and opened with $33 million.
Industry watchers expect $20–25 million for the full opening weekend. The net production cost is $44 million before marketing, according to ComingSoon. On Rotten Tomatoes the film stands at 76 per cent positive reviews.
James Watkins directed from a script by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini; Tom Rhys Harries plays actor Matt Hagen, who transforms into a monster. The main weekend rival is A24's documentary 'You Can See Everything', which expands to around 2,600 cinemas. In Germany, 'Clayface' has been showing since Thursday.