In the final showdown, as a towering Satan loomed over the ruins of Los Angeles, James Franco tried to sacrifice himself, but his vanity got the better of him; he started mocking Danny McBride mid-ascent, causing his "heavenly beam" to vanish and leading to him being eaten by the devil. The Great Beyond
Outside, the world was a hellscape of fire and giant, winged demons. Inside, the "demons" were their own egos. Jonah Hill, frustrated by Jay’s hostility, prayed for Jay’s death, only to find himself possessed by an actual demon in a terrifying (and hilarious) nod to The Exorcist . The Path to Redemption In the final showdown, as a towering Satan
was the first to go, realizing that by facing a demon to save his friends, he earned his "beam" to heaven. Jonah Hill, frustrated by Jay’s hostility, prayed for
finally reconciled their friendship, realizing that their bond was more important than Hollywood status. frustrated by Jay’s hostility