The Omen franchise brought fears of the antichrist to a whole new level in 1976, and continues its reign of terror to today. Richard Donner’s first instalment starring Gregory Peck and Lee Remick follows the story of a couple whose son Damien turns out to be the son of the devil himself. The film is now revered as an iconic classic of the horror genre, and went on to spawn another six instalments, including one remake and a television series.
Find out how (and where) to watch the Omen franchise in order, and find out how to stream all titles below!
How to watch the Omen franchise in order of release
The first Omen film was released in 1976 and follows the terrifying story of Robert and Katherine Thorn. After mysterious and violent events begin to take place on their estate, they come to realise their young son Damien is in fact the antichrist. The 1978 sequel follows Damien in his teenage years, and The Final Conflict sees him reach adulthood and the full potential of his evil.
- The Omen (1976)
- Damien – Omen II (1978)
- Omen III: The Final Conflict (1981)
- Omen IV: The Awakening (1991)
- The Omen (2006)
- Damien – TV series (2016)
- The First Omen (2024)
Omen IV: The Awakening is a television movie that takes up a new story in the Omen universe, focusing on a young girl who turns out to be Damien’s daughter. However, the film was critically panned so no sequels were made.
In 2006, the franchise was reborn with a remake of the original film which ushered in a new generation of fans. In 2016, a television series called Damien that lasted one season aired that focused again on Damien. The series takes place in the Omen universe on a different timeline after the first film. In this timeline, Damien does not know his true identity until he is 30 years old and working as a war photographer.
In 2024, a prequel film was released called The First Omen, which explores the events leading up to Damien’s birth.
How to watch the Omen franchise in chronological order
If you want to watch the Omen franchise in order, it’s best to start with the 2024 prequel film, The First Omen, which tells the story of how Damien came into being. From there, the story leads to the original The Omen, which can also be combined or exchanged with the 2006 remake. The next two films — Omen II and III — follow the release order.
- The First Omen
- The Omen / The Omen
- Damien – Omen II
- Omen III: The Final Conflict
- Omen IV: The Awakening
- Damien (TV series)
Omen IV follows the story of Damien’s young daughter who inherits his powers, but does not otherwise share much in common with the previous films. Finally, the 2016 Damien series can be watched either alone or after the first Omen film due to the fact that it takes place on a different timeline. It is meant to be a direct sequel to The Omen, but takes place years later when Damien turns 30 and comes to finally realise he is the antichrist.
Where to watch the Omen franchise in order
Find out how (and where) to watch the Omen franchise in order by scrolling down to the list below. The films are all available to stream online across a variety of platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, ITVX and more!
