At the prestigious Annecy International Animation Film Festival, creator Rebecca Sugar officially unveiled plans for a new anime-style sequel to Steven Universe — titled Steven Universe: Lars of the Stars.
The project marks a major expansion of the universe, transitioning from Cartoon Network/Max to streaming on Amazon's Prime Video.
What We Know So Far
Story focus: The spotlight shifts from Steven to his longtime friend Lars Barriga, now a space-faring renegade leading a pirate crew known as the Off Colors.
Expect smuggling, cosmic adventures, and deeper secrets of the fallen Gem Empire to unfold across new frontiers.
Creative team: Rebecca Sugar returns to co-executive produce alongside long-time collaborator Ian Jones‑Quartey — a partnership dating back to the original series.
Tone & ambition: The spinoff promises to blend emotional depth with high-stakes interstellar storytelling, offering fans a fresh yet familiar mix of sci-fi and character exploration.
Why This Matters
A Vine to Prime Video: This marks the first Steven Universe series not airing on Cartoon Network or Max, underlining Prime Video’s ambition to secure top-tier animated IP.
A proven legacy: Since debuting in 2013, Steven Universe has earned acclaim for its groundbreaking LGBTQ+ representation, emotional resonance, and inventive world-building — garnering a GLAAD Media Award, Peabody, and perfect Rotten Tomatoes scores.
Fan excitement: Online communities, including Reddit’s r/television, are buzzing with anticipation. One fan wrote:
> “Watched Steven Universe for the first time last year and loved it. I welcome this.”
🗓️ What’s Still TBD
Green-light status & release timing: Amazon hasn’t yet officially green-lit the series or set premiere dates.
Returning cast: Details are sparse on whether familiar voices—like Zach Callison (Steven) or Estelle (Garnet)—will reprise roles.
Music & cameos: Fans hope for original songs and cameo appearances by the Crystal Gems, but production specifics remain under wraps.
💬 From Creator Rebecca Sugar
During her Annecy appearance, Sugar shared heartfelt reflections:
> “I miss my world and my characters… I can’t wait to share [the sequel] with you and can’t thank you enough for all your support.”
It’s clear her passion for the world of Steven Universe remains undiminished — and this sequel is, at heart, a labor of love.
Final Take
Steven Universe: Lars of the Stars looks set to blend genre-blasting space drama with the emotional storytelling that built its cult following. If Prime Video gives it the green light, Lars’s journey through smuggling, rebellion, and cosmic mystery could open a thrilling new chapter — one that diverges boldly while staying true to what fans adore.
Stay tuned for official updates on cast, premiere dates, and—fingers crossed—one of those hauntingly beautiful Steven Universe original songs.
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