Clayface’s domestic opening weekend landed at a confirmed $24 million, aligning precisely with the market’s dominant 24M+ outcome and reflecting the film’s modest $40–44 million production budget, strong audience exits including an A- CinemaScore, and effective positioning as an R-rated DC horror title timed for the Halloween corridor. Positive word-of-mouth and a 94% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes helped it edge out expanding competition like the Elizabeth Holmes documentary, while international markets contributed another $19 million for a $43 million global start. Traders priced in these verified results from studio estimates and trade reports, leaving little room for lower-bracket scenarios unless final adjustments dramatically revise the tally downward. Next weekend’s holiday timing offers the main remaining catalyst for any legs that could influence longer-term performance narratives.