Steven Universe: The Movie is a 2019 American animated musical science-fantasy film written and directed by Rebecca Sugar, much like she previously did for the 2013–2019 Cartoon Network television series Steven Universe which she created. It serves as an epilogue to the television series and was released on September 2, 2019.
The television film follow-up to the series follows Steven Universe and his friends on their quest to save all of humanity. The movie follows Steven Universe as he faces his biggest challenge yet: proving to his Diamond Authority that he is ready to be a leader. With the help of his friends, he embarks on a thrilling adventure to save the universe.
The television movie features the return of many characters from the television series, as well as several new characters. The new characters include Spinel, Steven’s abandoned gem who has a deep hatred for him, Stargate, a Diamond Authority representative, and the enigmatic White Diamond.
The film is the first of it’s kind, as no other Cartoon Network television series has ever become a television movie. Steven Universe: The Movie has been acclaimed by critics and fans. The film has since been released on digital, Blu-Ray and DVD, and has been deemed a huge success.