Get ready for divine destruction and absurd celebrity antics with This Is the End (2013), the apocalyptic comedy where your favorite actors play hilariously twisted versions of themselves. When the end of days hits Hollywood, survival depends on friendship, faith, and the occasional Milky Way bar. It’s part buddy movie, part disaster flick, and all chaos.
Think you remember every outrageous moment, heavenly cameo, and demon-fueled meltdown? Take on our 10-question trivia challenge and prove you’re ready for the Rapture—or at least the afterparty in Heaven.
This Is the End (2013) Trivia Questions & Answers
- Who directed This Is the End?
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg
Correct Answer: Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg
The longtime writing duo made their directorial debut with this apocalyptic comedy, blending outrageous humor, self-parody, and surprisingly emotional moments into a unique genre mashup.
- What is the main setting where most of the movie takes place?
James Franco’s house
Correct Answer: James Franco’s house
The bulk of the film takes place inside a fictionalized version of Franco’s mansion, providing a confined stage for escalating tension, friendship drama, and absurd apocalyptic hijinks.
- What major event kicks off the chaos in the film?
The Apocalypse
Correct Answer: The Apocalypse
The Biblical apocalypse begins suddenly during a star-studded party, with blue beams rapturing the good and chaos unleashing on Earth. This tonal shift fuels the film’s unpredictable energy.
- Which actor plays an exaggerated version of himself and becomes the self-appointed leader?
James Franco
Correct Answer: James Franco
Franco’s egotistical and performative version of himself takes charge, often clashing with the other survivors—especially Danny McBride. His leadership is more theatrical than practical, making him both hilarious and frustrating.
- How does Michael Cera die in the movie?
He is impaled by a streetlight
Correct Answer: He is impaled by a streetlight
Michael Cera’s wild cameo ends with him being skewered by a falling streetlight during the rapture. His over-the-top, drug-fueled persona makes his brief screen time unforgettable.
- Which character becomes possessed and eventually explodes?
Jonah Hill
Correct Answer: Jonah Hill
After a demonic possession, Jonah Hill levitates, spews fire, and ultimately explodes in a scene that parodies classic exorcism horror films—adding some gruesome spectacle to the comedy.
- What food item causes major conflict among the group?
A Milky Way bar
Correct Answer: A Milky Way bar
A single Milky Way candy bar ignites a dramatic argument, symbolizing how scarcity and selfishness unravel relationships. The scene is both hilarious and revealing of deeper character flaws.
- What is the only way for characters to be saved and ascend to Heaven?
Performing a truly selfless act
Correct Answer: Performing a truly selfless act
The path to salvation is through genuine sacrifice. This unexpected moral turn underpins the movie’s final act, bringing emotional payoff to its chaotic comedy.
- Which famous boy band appears in Heaven at the end of the film?
Backstreet Boys
Correct Answer: Backstreet Boys
Heaven gets the ultimate 90s throwback with the Backstreet Boys leading a jubilant musical number. It’s a surreal and celebratory ending that leans fully into joyful absurdity.
- What is Danny McBride doing at the end of the movie?
Ruling over demons in Hell
Correct Answer: Ruling over demons in Hell
McBride’s character embraces his inner chaos and is last seen enjoying his dominion over Hell, surrounded by demons. It’s a perfect, over-the-top send-off for the film’s most outrageous character.
