Five long years have passed since Steven Universe's fans bid farewell, but the magic is still there. The animated universe that provided us with gems, fusion, and memorable soundtracks is poised to grow this time, albeit with a twist that nobody expected.

Lars of the Stars: Steven Universe's Thrilling Sequel

Steven Universe: Lars of the Stars is a spin-off series that focuses on Lars Barriga rather than Steven. Now, the pink-haired space pirate (and former donut boy) is in the middle of his own story. The new series is said to be in development at Prime Video, making it the first Steven Universe title to not debut on Cartoon Network.

According to The Hollywood Reporter (THR), the revelation was made at the renowned Annecy International Animation Film Festival, where Rebecca Sugar, the creator, conveyed the information in her unique manner, immediately following a live rendition of an original song she composed for Adventure Time.

What is the plot of Lars of the Stars? Smuggling, secrets, and mischief in space

The official logline states that the new series will follow Lars, an "eternal teenager and space outlaw," as he leads a motley pirate crew. Their exploits include dodging cosmic law, smuggling illegal goods, and discovering "the darkest secrets of the fallen Gem Empire."

Although it's a long way from the slice-of-life stories of Beach City, if the original series taught us anything, it's that Rebecca Sugar doesn't create dull stuff. With Cartoon Network Studios supporting the initiative, Ian Jones-Quartey, the original's supervising director, joins Sugar as an executive producer.

Lars' trek through the heavens appears to be well underway, even if it hasn't officially been ordered to series yet, due to the excitement at Annecy and the platform shift to Prime Video.

What additional items fell at Annecy?

Not only was Steven Universe grabbing headlines. Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe delivered the goods.

One of the biggest reveals? Adventure Time: Side Quests, a new spin-off exploring additional of Finn's earlier solo escapades. In the meanwhile, Teen Titans Go! was renewed for a tenth season, solidifying its status as the longest-running DC animated series.

Other new visuals were also seen for the preschool reboot of Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, titled Foster's Funtime for Imaginary Friends; The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball, a Hulu resurrection of The Amazing World of Gumball; and SuperMutant Magical Academy, the Adult Swim version of Jillian Tamaki's cult webcomic.

FAQs

1. Was Steven Universe LGBTQ?

Yes, Steven Universe was widely praised for its LGBTQ+ representation, including characters like Garnet (a fusion of two female-presenting gems in a romantic relationship), and for addressing gender identity and non-traditional family dynamics.

2. Why did they stop making Steven Universe?

The story reached its intended conclusion with Steven Universe Future, which served as an epilogue to the original series. Creator Rebecca Sugar said it was the right time to let the characters rest and give the story closure.

3. Is Steven Universe appropriate for kids?

Yes, though Steven Universe explores complex emotional and social themes, it remains kid-friendly.

4. What was Steven Universe diagnosed with?

While Steven was never given a specific medical diagnosis in Steven Universe Future, the show strongly suggests that he is dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

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