The Omen Movies in Order
A boy born on the sixth day of the sixth month, and everyone who learns too late what he is.
The Omen began in 1976 with an American diplomat raising a son who may be the Antichrist, and grew into a trilogy that follows Damien Thorn from childhood to the corridors of power. A 2006 remake retold the first film, and The First Omen (2024) went back to the conspiracy behind his birth.
Release order keeps the original's mystery intact. Chronological order opens with the 1971 prequel in Rome and follows Damien through the trilogy, with the remake standing apart as a separate retelling.
The quick answer
There are 5 Omen films. In story order: The First Omen, The Omen (1976), Damien: Omen II and Omen III: The Final Conflict, with the 2006 remake as a separate retelling.
Chronological order
First time watching? Either order works. Release order shows the films the way audiences first met them, surprises intact; chronological order follows the story’s own timeline and suits a rewatch.
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The complete timeline
The Omen (1976)
Gregory Peck's ambassador raises a boy whose fifth birthday sets off a chain of terrible accidents.
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Damien: Omen II
Enrolled at a military academy, Damien begins to discover who he is while his uncle's empire grows around him.
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Omen III: The Final Conflict
Grown up and powerful, Damien takes a diplomatic post in London as the heavens signal a second coming.
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The Omen (2006)
A close retelling of the original, with Liev Schreiber and Julia Stiles as the diplomat and his wife.
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The First Omen
A young American novice arrives in Rome and uncovers a plot inside the Church to bring evil into the world.
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Neither is counted in the five films above. Omen IV was made for television in 1991, and the 2016 series Damien follows on from the original film while ignoring the sequels.
Omen IV: The Awakening
A couple adopts a baby girl, and the strange events that follow suggest the evil has found a new host.
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Damien
A war photographer learns what he really is in a one-season series that picks up from the 1976 film.
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The First Omen is a direct prequel to the 1976 film and leads into the start of Damien's story. Damien: Omen II and Omen III continue that original timeline as he grows up. The 2006 remake retells the first film with a new cast and is not connected to the others. The 1991 TV movie Omen IV and the 2016 series Damien each take the story in their own direction, so they sit in an optional lane.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Omen
How many Omen movies are there?
There are five theatrical films: The Omen (1976), Damien: Omen II (1978), Omen III: The Final Conflict (1981), The Omen (2006) and The First Omen (2024). The franchise also includes the 1991 TV movie Omen IV: The Awakening and the 2016 TV series Damien.
What order should I watch the Omen movies in?
Release order works best for a first watch: The Omen (1976), Damien: Omen II, Omen III: The Final Conflict, then The First Omen, which plays better once you know where it leads. For story order, start with The First Omen and follow the trilogy. The 2006 remake retells the first film, so watch it whenever you like or skip it.
Is The First Omen a prequel to the original?
Yes. It is set in Rome in 1971 and leads directly into the 1976 film, showing the conspiracy behind Damien's birth.
Do I need to see the 2006 Omen?
No. It is a close remake of the 1976 film with Liev Schreiber and Julia Stiles, released on June 6, 2006, and it doesn't connect to the sequels or the prequel.
Is Omen IV: The Awakening part of the series?
It's a 1991 TV movie about a girl adopted by a well-off couple, made as a fourth chapter but rarely counted with the theatrical films. Treat it as an optional extra rather than essential viewing.
What is the Damien TV series?
Damien (2016) is a one-season A&E series that follows Damien Thorn as an adult war photographer. It continues from the 1976 film and ignores the other sequels.