How (and Where) to Watch the Omen Franchise in Order

How (and Where) to Watch the Omen Franchise in Order

Alexandra Kon
Alexandra Kon

Published on 21 October 2024

Updated on 21 October 2024

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.

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.

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!

01

The Omen
The Omen

The Omen

1976

Immediately after their miscarriage, the US diplomat Robert Thorn adopts the newborn Damien without the knowledge of his wife. Yet what he doesn’t know is that their new son is the son of the devil.

02

Damien - Omen II
Since the sudden and suspicious deaths of his parents, young Damien has been in the charge of his wealthy aunt and uncle and enrolled in a military school. Widely feared to be the Antichrist, he relentlessly plots to seize control of his uncle's business empire — and the world.
Damien Thorn has helped rescue the world from a recession, appearing to be a benign corporate benefactor. When he then becomes U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Damien fulfills a terrifying biblical prophecy. He also faces his own potential demise as an astronomical event brings about the second coming of Christ.
Damien Thorn is dead, but his prophecy is reborn in a mysterious girl named Delia, who is adopted by two attorneys.

05

The Omen
The Omen

The Omen

2006

A diplomatic couple adopts the son of the devil without knowing it. A remake of the classic horror film of the same name from 1976.

06

Damien
Damien

Damien

2016

After discovering his origins, Damien Thorn must cope with life as the Anti-Christ.

07

The First Omen
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.

About this list

Titles

7

Total Watch Cost

£24.47

Total Watch Time

18h 2min

Genres

Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Drama

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