The First Omen

The First Omen
Theatrical release poster
Directed byArkasha Stevenson
Screenplay by
Story byBen Jacoby
Based onCharacters
by David Seltzer
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyAaron Morton
Edited by
Music byMark Korven
Production
company
Phantom Four Films
Distributed by20th Century Studios
Release date
  • April 5, 2024 (2024-04-05)
Running time
119 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$30 million[2]
Box office$53.9 million[3][4]

The First Omen is a 2024 American supernatural horror film directed by Arkasha Stevenson, who co-wrote the screenplay with Tim Smith and Keith Thomas from a story by Ben Jacoby. It is a prequel to The Omen (1976), and the sixth film in The Omen franchise. The film stars Nell Tiger Free, Tawfeek Barhom, Sônia Braga, Ralph Ineson, and Bill Nighy. The plot follows an American nun sent to work at a Catholic orphanage in Rome who uncovers a sinister conspiracy to bring about the birth of the Antichrist.

The First Omen was theatrically released in the United States by 20th Century Studios on April 5, 2024. The film received positive reviews from critics and grossed $53.9 million worldwide.

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  3. ^ "The First Omen (2024)". Box Office Mojo. Archived from the original on April 8, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  4. ^ "The First Omen — Financial Information". The Numbers. Archived from the original on April 9, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024.