The First Omen
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| Directed by | Arkasha Stevenson |
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| Story by | Ben Jacoby |
| Based on | Characters by David Seltzer |
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| Cinematography | Aaron Morton |
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| Music by | Mark Korven |
Production company | Phantom Four Films |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Studios |
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Running time | 119 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $30 million |
| Box office | $54 million |
The First Omen is a 2024 American supernatural horror film directed by Arkasha Stevenson (in her feature directional debut), 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 $54 million worldwide.