Orphan: First Kill

Orphan: First Kill is a 2022 American psychological slasher film directed by William Brent Bell and written by David Coggeshall, based on a story by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and Alex Mace. It is the second installment in the titular film series, and serves as a prequel to Orphan (2009). Isabelle Fuhrman reprises her role as the titular character, starring alongside Rossif Sutherland, Hiro Kanagawa, Matthew Finlan, and Julia Stiles. Set in 2007, the film follows events that occur approximately two years before the first film. With the working title of Esther, the project was announced in February 2020. The official title was revealed in November that same year, with Fuhrman reprising her role as Esther. Filming took place in Winnipeg, Canada, from November to December 2020. Orphan: First Kill premiered first in other territories starting in the Philippines on July 27, 2022, and was released in the United States on August 19 by Paramount Players in select theatres, digital, and streaming via Paramount+. The film grossed $45 million worldwide and received mixed reviews from critics. A prequel titled Orphans is in development.