“Clayface” turned out not so successful: even DC’s cheapest film has not broken even yet, media reports

“Clayface” grossed $112.6 million worldwide against a $44 million production budget. However, according to Variety sources, box office receipts alone were not enough for the film to break even. It will require additional revenue after its theatrical run ends to recoup costs. The publication did not disclose the exact amount needed to reach break-even.

At the same time, “Clayface” cost DC Studios almost four times less than “Supergirl,” yet came close to matching its global box office total. The latter earned around $126 million against a $170 million production budget (excluding marketing costs) and incurred roughly $130 million in losses even after a successful digital release.

As The Hollywood Reporter reported, the failure of “Supergirl” and the underwhelming box office performance of “Superman” were among the reasons for the new owners of Warner Bros. to be dissatisfied with James Gunn and Peter Safran. As a result, both producers were removed from their executive posts at DC Studios, and Jeremy Latcham will head the studio starting December 1.