Plot Īfter an introduction from the Diamonds ('The Tale of Steven'), Steven Universe, now 16 years old, greets the citizens of the Gem Empire.
The film takes place between the original Steven Universe series and its follow-up, Steven Universe Future. It was the first Cartoon Network original film since 2015's Regular Show: The Movie. The film premiered on Cartoon Network on September 2, 2019, to 1.57 million viewers. At San Diego Comic-Con 2019, a trailer for the film was released, along with the announcement of a documentary based on the film's creation to be released along with the DVD. The film was announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2018, and a short teaser trailer was later released on Cartoon Network's YouTube channel.
Steven Universe: The Movie takes place two years after the events of the series finale ' Change Your Mind', and follows the Crystal Gems as they attempt to save all organic life on Earth from a deranged Gem with a history with Steven's mother Rose Quartz. The film is directed by Sugar, alongside co-directors Joe Johnston and Kat Morris, and stars Zach Callison, Estelle, Michaela Dietz, Deedee Magno Hall, and Sarah Stiles, alongside an ensemble cast reprising their roles from the television series. Steven Universe: The Movie is a 2019 American animated musical television film based on the animated television series Steven Universe created by Rebecca Sugar.
