Clayface Box Office: $10M From Break-Even Target

Clayface Near Break-Even: Just $10M Away From Profitability

Clayface is within striking distance of its $100M break-even target, with a strong third-weekend push expected.

By Day One1 hour ago1 min read

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Clayface is on the cusp of breaking even, with just under $10 million left to reach its $100 million target — making it one of the DCU’s most efficient R-rated entries so far. The film, starring Tom Rhys Harries as Matt Hagen, a rising movie star who undergoes an experimental procedure to restore his face after a brutal mob attack, has earned $47.78 million domestically and $42.8 million overseas, bringing its worldwide total to $90.5 million.

According to trade reports, the production budget was $40 million, meaning the film needs to clear $100 million at the box office to break even. At its current pace, it’s expected to cross that threshold by the end of its third weekend. The journey hasn’t been smooth. The film opened slowly, but momentum has built in North America, where it’s playing on 3,478 screens.

A notable uptick came on its second discounted Tuesday, when it pulled in $1.89 million, a 55% increase over its second-Monday take. That surge followed a 43% drop from its first Tuesday, suggesting audience fatigue or scheduling shifts. Still, the hold has been strong enough to keep the film in contention.

It’s not yet outpacing Joker 2, which grossed $58.3 million domestically, but Clayface is now just $10 million short of surpassing that figure. For a low-budget project, this kind of performance is already a win. The film’s survival hinges on whether it can sustain interest through its final stretch. With no new releases threatening its screen count and steady word-of-mouth, the window remains open.

The story of a man losing control of his body, both physically and mentally, has drawn attention for its visceral horror and psychological depth. But beyond the narrative, it’s the numbers that matter now. If Clayface hits $100 million, it won’t be a blockbuster, it’ll be a quiet triumph. And if it doesn’t?

The DCU’s next move will have to account for what this film proved, or failed to prove.

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