The Omen franchise, originating with the Richard Donner classic 1976 film The Omen starring Gregory Peck, immediately captivated audiences with its chilling portrayal of the Antichrist’s arrival on earth. The storyline revolves around the mysterious circumstances of the birth and subsequent life of Damien Thorn, a child destined to bring about the end of days. The film’s success led to a series of sequels and a remake that delved deeper into Damien’s dark destiny, exploring the sinister forces that seek to manipulate and utilize his unholy power against the forces of good.
The franchise’s most recent addition, The First Omen, serves as a prequel to the original film, offering a new look at the events surrounding the coming of the Antichrist. Through a combination of taught storytelling, iconic imagery, and set piece horror, The Omen franchise has solidified its place in horror cinema and influenced other films, most noticeably the Final Destination franchise.
Here’s our ranking of the six Omen films that have been made so far.
6. Omen IV: The Awakening (1991)
5. The Omen (2006)
4. Damien: The Omen II (1978)
3. The Final Conflict (1981)
2. The First Omen (2024)
1. The Omen (1976)
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