• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • About
  • Official Rules
  • Disclosure Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Home
  • Giveaways
    • USA
    • Canada
  • Crafts
  • Printables
    • Valentine’s Day
    • Easter
    • Earth Day
    • Netflix
    • Disney
    • Other
    • Recipes
  • Entertainment
    • Movies
    • TV
    • Books
    • Music
    • Games
  • Shopping

Mama Likes This

Entertainment, Giveaways, Crafts and Family Fun

The First Omen: Horror Returns to its Roots

June 7, 2024 by Valerie Mitchell

Pin
Share
X
The terrifying prequel to The Omen is here! "The First Omen" chills with the origin story of the Antichrist. Perfect for both longtime fans and newcomers to the franchise, this is a must-have for any horror collection.

 
ad. article contains affiliate links.

 

Chills Rise Again: The First Omen Arrives

feature the first omen
(L-R): Sonia Braga as Silvia and Nell Tiger Free as Margaret in 20th Century Studios’ THE FIRST OMEN. Photo by Moris Puccio. © 2024 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

The terrifying prequel to The Omen is here! The First Omen chills with the origin story of the Antichrist.

Perfect for both longtime fans and newcomers to the franchise, this is a must-have for any horror collection.

The chilling whispers of “Damien” return to haunt us all.

The Omen franchise, a legend in supernatural horror, is back with a prequel that will send shivers down your spine.

This latest installment takes us deeper than ever before, revealing the dark plot to bring forth the Antichrist.

scene TFO movie
Ralph Ineson as Father Brennan in 20th Century Studios’ THE FIRST OMEN. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2024 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Omen Franchise Chronological List:

  • The Omen (1976)
  • Damien: Omen II (1978)
  • The Final Conflict (1981)
  • Omen IV: The Awakening (1991) (made-for-television)
  • The Omen (2006) (remake)
  • The First Omen (2024)
nun tfo film
Sonia Braga as Sister Silva in 20th Century Studios’ THE FIRST OMEN. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2024 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Why You Should Add The First Omen to Your Collection:

  • Witness the Birth of Evil: This film takes you back to the beginning, showing the events that led to the arrival of Damien, the embodiment of evil.
  • A Legacy of Terror Continues: It stays true to the chilling spirit of the franchise, delivering suspense and scares for a new generation of horror fans.
  • Perfect Entry Point for All: Whether you’re a devoted fan of The Omen or just discovering the series for the first time, this prequel offers a terrifying introduction to the saga.
  • Start Your Omen Marathon: This new prequel is the perfect kickoff point for a chilling movie marathon watching all the films in the series!

Embrace the horror!

Order The First Omen today!

TFO poster

The First Omen

20th Century Studios
Rated R
Prime Video Release Date May 28, 2024
Blu-ray and DVD Release Date July 30, 2024

Synopsis

In this psychological horror prequel to the classic Omen films, a young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church.

Soon, she encounters a darkness that causes her to question her faith, and that reveals a terrifying conspiracy to bring about the birth of evil incarnate.

Bonus Features

  • The Mystery of Margaret – Join director Arkasha Stevenson and stars Nell Tiger Free, Bill Nighy and Maria Caballero as they dive into the character of Margaret, her relationships with other characters, and how she’s manipulated while trying to solve the film’s horrifying mystery.
  • The Director’s Vision – Director Arkasha Stevenson talks about her love of horror films, the opportunity to expand on The Omen legacy, and crafting the film entirely through a female lens. She also describes shooting in Rome, and the cast recounts working with Arkasha.
  • Signs of The First Omen – Join the director and talented artists as they reveal some of the symbolism within the set designs and the costumes. Learn how the use of practical effects blurs the line between what is real and what is not in this terrifying world.
omen movie scene
Nell Tiger Free as Margaret in 20th Century Studios’ THE FIRST OMEN. Photo by Moris Puccio. © 2024 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Director

Arkasha Stevenson

Based on Characters Created by

David Seltzer

Story

Ben Jacoby

Screenplay

Tim Smith
Arkasha Stevenson
Keith Thomas

Cast

Nell Tiger Free
Tawfeek Barhom
Sonia Braga
Ralph Ineson
Bill Nighy

Genre

Horror

Official Trailer: The First Omen

More from Mama Likes This

Take a look at my  entertainment articles, so you can keep up with the latest TV, movie and book news.

Free Printable Activity Pages

Check out my free printables, when you are looking for fun activities to do at home.

Many are from Disney, Netflix and Shout Factory, so they feature movies, TV series and characters that your kids already know and love.

Some are educational, but others are just plain fun.

There are coloring pages, crafts, word puzzles, mazes, memory games and many other family friendly activities.

omen prequel still
(L-R): Nell Tiger Free as Margaret and Nicole Sorace as Carlita in 20th Century Studios’ THE FIRST OMEN. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2024 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

ad. article contains affiliate links.

Pin
Share
X

Filed Under: Entertainment, Movies Tagged With: horror, omen

Previous Post: « Free Printable Summer Bingo Game
Next Post: La Femme Nikita 4K Ultra HD SteelBook »

Primary Sidebar

FOLLOW ME

  • Bluesky
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Contact Me

Email: valerie@mamalikesthis.com

Search

Giveaways

* Fun and Friendly Calligraphy for Kids (ends 6/14/25)
* Body Odyssey DVD (ends 6/13/25)
* Copperplate Calligraphy Practice Book (ends 6/8/25)
* Copperplate Calligraphy from A to Z (ends 6/7/25)
* Loon Cove Summer (ends 6/6/25)
* Hand Lettering for Self-Care (ends 6/3/25)
* Spelling It Out (ends 6/2/25)
* Lettering Practice Book (ends 6/1/25)
* Brush Pen Lettering (ends 5/31/25)
* The Glass Pyramid (ends 5/30/25)
* Starting in the Middle (ends 5/28/25)
* Backyard BBQ with Fire and Spice (ends 5/23/25)
* Seven: A Most Remarkable Pigeon (ends 5/18/25)
* Let the Big Dog Eat (ends 5/17/25)
* Move, Rest, Recover Workbook (ends 5/16/25)

Footer

You can find my giveaways and many others listed on Contest Girl!
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter


We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to
provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Copyright © 2025 Mama Likes This. All Rights Reserved.