The First Omen
“Create something to fear.”
Synopsis
When a young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, she encounters a darkness that causes her to question her own faith and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of evil incarnate.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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First to Own TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-13
Top Cast
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Nell Tiger Free
Margaret
Ralph Ineson
Father Brennan
Sonia Braga
Sister Silva
Tawfeek Barhom
Father Gabriel
María Caballero
Luz
Charles Dance
Father Harris
Bill Nighy
Cardinal Lawrence
Nicole Sorace
Carlita
Ishtar Currie Wilson
Sister Anjelica
Andrea Arcangeli
Paolo
Guido Quaglione
Alfonzo
Dora Romano
Sister Romano
Michelangelo Dalisi
Luca
Anton Alexander
Father Spiletto
Mia McGovern Zaini
Beatrice
Eugenia Delbue
Pregnant Woman
Charita Cecamore
Red Headed Girl
Federica Santoro
Smoking Nun
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 53 DaysTerror-Fi Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 5, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 28, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
July 30, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$54M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.8x
+$24M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arkasha Stevenson
- Screenplay & Story
- Arkasha Stevenson, Tim Smith, Keith Thomas
- Original Score
- Mark Korven
- Original Title
- The First Omen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian, Latin
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $54M
- Production Studios
- Phantom Four, 20th Century Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arkasha Stevenson
Arkasha Stevenson, Tim Smith, Keith Thomas, David Seltzer, Ben Jacoby
Mark Korven
Aaron Morton
Amy E. Duddleston, Bob Murawski
Keith Levine, Tim Smith, Whitney Brown, Gracie Wheelan, David S. Goyer
Department Leadership Roster
Arkasha Stevenson
Screenplay
Arkasha Stevenson
Director
Tim Smith
Screenplay
Keith Levine
Producer
Keith Thomas
Screenplay
Aaron Morton
Director of Photography
Amy E. Duddleston
Editor
Bob Murawski
Editor
David S. Goyer
Producer
Paco Delgado
Costume Design
Eve Stewart
Production Design
Emiliano Barretta
Stunt Coordinator
James Cooper
Visual Effects Supervisor
Alessandro Borgese
Stunt Coordinator
Slaviša Ivanović
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First Omen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The First Omen about?
When a young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, she encounters a darkness that causes her to question her own faith and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of evil incarnate.
Who directed The First Omen?
The First Omen was directed by Arkasha Stevenson.
Who stars in The First Omen?
The principal cast of The First Omen includes Nell Tiger Free, Ralph Ineson, Sonia Braga, Tawfeek Barhom, María Caballero.
When was The First Omen released and how long is it?
The First Omen was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
What was the box office and production budget of The First Omen?
The First Omen had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $54M at the worldwide box office (1.8 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The First Omen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The First Omen was composed by Mark Korven.
Is The First Omen based on a book or true story?
The First Omen is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "David Seltzer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The First Omen?
The First Omen holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).