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Steven Spielberg Turns Up at London Pub Quiz and Steals the Show

The casual stunt serves as a humanizing, low-key promotion that can widen social-media buzz ahead of the film's June release.

Overview

  • Spielberg surprised a 'Spielberg Trivia' night at The Devonshire in Soho on Friday by arriving with actor Colman Domingo and joining the event.
  • Footage and eyewitness reports show the 79-year-old director carrying a drink and briefly taking over as quizmaster by reading a question from his phone about his own career.
  • The pub’s co-owner told the BBC that Spielberg said he had a “lovely time” and enjoyed his pint of Guinness after the surprise visit.
  • The appearance ties directly to Disclosure Day publicity because Domingo stars in the film and the visit builds on a secrecy-first marketing push and strong early reviews.
  • Disclosure Day opens in UK cinemas on June 10 with a wide release on June 12, the film marks Spielberg’s return to alien-themed sci-fi, had reported production costs near $115 million, and faces a global break-even target estimated around $287.5 million.