if they released it early Lucifer will be easily identifiable and apf may/will catch him first. Once variants got lucifer under them, they will release the video and bad reputation on existing system. They may put emphasis on fact that lucifer is saviour couple's son.Thhen Lucifer can be easily made their best weapon by using the video for him. variants will then manipulate him into working for them by showing their parents details of death/disappearance.

What about invisibility hat from leprechaun?