The Omen movie franchise is a popular horror series that revolves around the Antichrist and supernatural horror themes. Here are some key facts about the franchise:

1. The Original Movie (1976)

• The Omen (1976) was directed by Richard Donner and starred Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, and Harvey Stephens.
• The film follows an American diplomat, Robert Thorn, who unknowingly adopts the Antichrist, Damien, after his own child dies at birth.
• It was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $60 million on a $2.8 million budget.
• The film won an Academy Award for Best Original Score, composed by Jerry Goldsmith, including the iconic “Ave Satani” chant.

2. The Original Trilogy

1. The Omen (1976) – Introduces Damien as a child.
2. Damien: Omen II (1978) – Follows a teenage Damien discovering his dark destiny.
3. Omen III: The Final Conflict (1981) – Features an adult Damien, now a powerful politician, trying to prevent the Second Coming of Christ.

3. The Fourth Movie

• Omen IV: The Awakening (1991) was a made-for-TV sequel.
• It shifts focus to a girl named Delia, who is suggested to be the new Antichrist.

4. The 2006 Remake

• A remake of The Omen was released on June 6, 2006 (06/06/06).
• It starred Liev Schreiber, Julia Stiles, and Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick as Damien.
• The remake was a box office success, earning over $119 million worldwide.

5. The 2024 Prequel: The First Omen

• A prequel titled The First Omen is set for release on April 5, 2024.
• It explores the origins of the Antichrist and the events leading up to Damien’s birth.

6. Cultural Impact

• The Omen is considered one of the greatest horror films of all time.
• The film is famous for its “curse” legend, with multiple eerie accidents occurring during production.
• Damien’s name became synonymous with evil and the Antichrist in pop culture.