20th Century Studios has debuted the official trailer for “The First Omen,” the upcoming prequel to the 1976 horror film “The Omen,” which is set to arrive in theaters on April 5, 2024.
“The First Omen” is directed by Arkasha Stevenson (“Legion”) from a story by Ben Jacoby (“Bleed”) and a screenplay by Tim Smith & Arkasha Stevenson and Keith Thomas (“Firestarter”). The film tells of a young American woman sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church. Once there, she encounters a darkness that causes her to question her faith and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of the Antichrist.
“The First Omen” stars Nell Tiger Free (“Servant”), Tawkeef Barhom (“Mary Magdalene”), Sonia Braga (“Kiss of the Spider Woman”), Ralph Ineson (“The Northman”), and Bill Nighy (“Living”).
David S. Goyer (“Hellraiser”) and Keith Levine (“The Night House”) are producers on the film, with Tim Smith, Whitney Brown (“Rosaline”), and Gracie Wheelan serving as executive producers.
“The First Omen” will arrive exclusively in theaters on April 5.
