Steven Universe Future facts for kids
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| Created by | Rebecca Sugar |
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| Opening theme | "Steven Universe Future", performed by Zach Callison, Estelle, Michaela Dietz, Deedee Magno Hall, Jennifer Paz, Shelby Rabara, and Uzo Aduba |
| Ending theme | "Being Human", performed by Emily King |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of episodes | 20 (list of episodes) |
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| Producer(s) | Jackie Buscarino |
| Running time | 11 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Cartoon Network Studios |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. Television Distribution |
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| Original network | Cartoon Network |
| Picture format | 1080i ( HDTV) |
| Audio format | Dolby Surround |
| Original release | December 7, 2019 – March 27, 2020 |
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Steven Universe Future is an animated show from America. It was made by Rebecca Sugar for Cartoon Network. This series is like an extra chapter after the original Steven Universe show (2013–2019) and its movie, Steven Universe: The Movie (2019). It first aired on December 7, 2019, and finished on March 27, 2020.
The story takes place after the big war between the Crystal Gems and Homeworld has ended. Now, humans and Gems live together peacefully. With no more threats from the powerful Diamonds or corrupted Gems, Steven faces new daily challenges. He also starts to wonder what his purpose is now that the fighting is over.
Just like the first series, Steven Universe Future was highly praised by critics. People loved its art, music, voice acting, and how the characters were developed. The show also bravely explored themes important to the LGBT community. Future was especially noted for focusing on what happens after the main story's big ending. It also helped people understand mental health by showing Steven's own struggles with his past experiences. The show was even nominated for an Emmy Award in 2020.
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What the Story is About
This series starts after the events of Steven Universe: The Movie. That movie happened two years after the Steven Universe series finale, "Change Your Mind". In that episode, Steven convinced the Diamonds, who ruled the Gem empire, to stop their harmful ways. He also helped them heal the corrupted Gems that had been causing trouble on Earth.
Now, Steven and his friends, the Crystal Gems, have built a new place called Little Homeworld. It's a community on Earth where Gems and humans can live together happily. Steven spends his time inviting Gems to "Little Homeschool." There, he teaches them how to find their new place in the galaxy.
Steven Universe Future shows Steven's daily life as he tries to help Gems find new goals. It also shows the difficulties he faces in his new, peaceful life. He realizes that some problems he just can't fix. He also feels a bit lost himself, now that he has successfully freed the Gem empire. Steven meets old enemies who want revenge. He also tries to control a new power he doesn't fully understand. Most importantly, he has to decide what he wants for his own future.
Characters and Voice Actors
Main Characters
- Zach Callison as Steven Universe, Monster Steven, Onion, Cactus Steven, and Jingle Singer.
- Estelle Swaray as Garnet.
- Michaela Dietz as Amethyst and other Quartz Gems.
- Deedee Magno Hall as Pearl, Pink Pearl/Volleyball, Shell, Brandish, Mega Pearl, and Aubergine Pearl.
- Shelby Rabara as Peridot.
Other Important Characters
- Tom Scharpling as Greg Universe.
- Grace Rolek as Connie Maheswaran.
- Charlyne Yi as Ruby, Eyeball, and other Rubies.
- Erica Luttrell as Sapphire.
- Jennifer Paz as Lapis Lazuli and other Lapises.
- Miriam A. Hyman as Bismuth.
- Kimberly Brooks as Jasper and other Quartz gems.
- Sarah Stiles as Spinel.
- Christine Ebersole as White Diamond.
- Patti LuPone as Yellow Diamond.
- Lisa Hannigan as Blue Diamond.
- Michelle Maryk as Larimar.
- Dee Bradley Baker as Lion.
Guest Voice Actors
- Uzo Aduba as Bismuth (“Bismuth Casual”) and Khadijah.
- Matthew Moy as Lars Barriga.
- Kate Micucci as Sadie Miller.
- Reagan Gomez-Preston as Jenny Pizza.
- Brian Posehn as Sour Cream.
- Mary Elizabeth McGlynn as Priyanka Maheswaran.
- Lamar Abrams as Wy-Six, Jaime, and Daniel.
- Indya Moore as Shep.
- Johnny Hawkes as Rodrigo and Cookie Cat.
- Marieve Herington as Jasmine.
- Tahani Anderson as Patricia.
- Ian Jones-Quartey as Snowflake Obsidian.
- Natasha Lyonne as Smoky Quartz.
- Alastair James as Rainbow Quartz 2.0.
- Shoniqua Shandai as Sunstone.
- Christine Pedi as Holly Blue Agate.
- Della Saba as Aquamarine.
- Larissa Gallagher as Bluebird Azurite.
- Chris Jai Alex as Drew the Dog and Announcer.
- Jemaine Clement as Kerry Moonbeam.
- Susan Egan as Rose Quartz/Pink Diamond (archive audio).
Episodes of the Series
The series has 20 episodes, each about 11 minutes long. The final four episodes aired together on March 27, 2020.
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written and storyboarded by | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "Little Homeschool" | Kat Morris & Alonso Ramirez Ramos (supervising) Liz Artinian & Patrick Bryson (art) |
Drew Green & Paul Villeco | December 7, 2019 | 0.81 | |
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Steven and the Gems open Little Homeschool for Gems to learn about Earth. Jasper, still upset, lives alone. Steven tries to help her, but they fight, and he gains new powers.
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| 2 | "Guidance" | Kat Morris & Alonso Ramirez Ramos (supervising) Liz Artinian & Patrick Bryson (art) |
Aaron Austin & Amish Kumar | December 7, 2019 | 0.80 | |
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Amethyst starts a program for Gems to pick jobs. Steven is worried they are choosing jobs too similar to their old Homeworld roles. He tries to give them new jobs, but this causes chaos.
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| 3 | "Rose Buds" | Kat Morris & Alonso Ramirez Ramos (supervising) Liz Artinian & Patrick Bryson (art) |
Lamar Abrams & Adam Muto | December 7, 2019 | 0.84 | |
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Rose Quartzes, who look like Steven's mom, visit Beach City. Steven, Greg, and the Crystal Gems feel uncomfortable because of the resemblance. Steven struggles to ask them to leave.
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| 4 | "Volleyball" | Kat Morris & Alonso Ramirez Ramos (supervising) Liz Artinian & Patrick Bryson (art) |
Etienne Guignard & Maya Petersen | December 7, 2019 | 0.76 | |
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Pink Diamond's first Pearl, Volleyball, has a crack that won't heal. Steven and Pearl take her to a Pearl repair station. There, Volleyball explains how Pink Diamond caused her injury.
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| 5 | "Bluebird" | Kat Morris & Alonso Ramirez Ramos (supervising) Liz Artinian (art) |
Lamar Abrams & Miki Brewster | December 14, 2019 | 0.71 | |
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Aquamarine and Eyeball Ruby fuse into Bluebird Azurite to get revenge on Steven. Bluebird plays tricks on Steven, but others like her. Steven doesn't trust her, and his doubts are proven right.
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| 6 | "A Very Special Episode" | Kat Morris and Alonso Ramirez Ramos (supervising) Liz Artinian (art) |
Aaron Austin & Amish Kumar | December 14, 2019 | 0.71 | |
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Steven fuses with Pearl to babysit Onion and with Garnet for a safety seminar. He rushes between fusions, getting stressed. The episode becomes a safety video about managing time.
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| 7 | "Snow Day" | Kat Morris & Alonso Ramirez Ramos (supervising) Liz Artinian (art) |
Etienne Guignard & Maya Petersen | December 21, 2019 | 0.72 | |
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Steven is busy with Little Homeschool and has less time for the Gems. They try to hang out, but their plans don't work. A snowstorm closes Little Homeschool, and the Gems try to play "Steven Tag."
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| 8 | "Why So Blue?" | Kat Morris & Alonso Ramirez Ramos (supervising) Liz Artinian (art) |
Warren Fok, Joe Johnston & Amish Kumar | December 21, 2019 | 0.67 | |
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Steven and Lapis visit a planet being changed by other Lapis Lazulis. They try to convince them to find new ways to express themselves. Lapis gets annoyed because they remind her of her past.
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| 9 | "Little Graduation" | Kat Morris & Alonso Ramirez Ramos (supervising) Liz Artinian (art) |
Drew Green & Paul Villeco | December 28, 2019 | 0.41 | |
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The Off-Colors graduate from Little Homeschool. Steven learns his friends are moving on: Sadie has a new partner, and Lars is leaving for space. Worried about losing them, Steven tries to keep everyone together.
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| 10 | "Prickly Pair" | Kat Morris & Alonso Ramirez Ramos (supervising) Liz Artinian (art) |
Drew Green & Paul Villeco | December 28, 2019 | 0.49 | |
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Steven quits Little Homeschool and starts gardening. He accidentally brings a cactus to life. The cactus starts acting like Steven and repeating his inner feelings. It grows into a monster as it shows Steven's anger.
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| 11 | "In Dreams" | Kat Morris & Alonso Ramirez Ramos (supervising) Liz Artinian (art) |
Etienne Guignard & Maya Petersen | March 6, 2020 | 0.54 | |
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Steven and Peridot watch a reboot of their favorite show. They discover Steven can project his dreams onto the TV. They try to make new episodes, but Steven's worries mess up the story.
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| 12 | "Bismuth Casual" | Kat Morris & Alonso Ramirez Ramos (supervising) Liz Artinian (art) |
Lamar Abrams & Miki Brewster | March 6, 2020 | 0.52 | |
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Steven, Connie, Pearl, and Bismuth go skating. Steven meets Connie's friends but feels out of place with humans. Pearl tries to get Bismuth to socialize. Bismuth tells Steven she came for Pearl and encourages him.
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| 13 | "Together Forever" | Kat Morris & Alonso Ramirez Ramos (supervising) Liz Artinian (art) |
Etienne Guignard & Maya Petersen | March 13, 2020 | 0.57 | |
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Steven learns Connie is leaving for college. He can't imagine his future without her. He asks Ruby and Sapphire for advice. He becomes convinced that marriage is the only way to keep Connie close.
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| 14 | "Growing Pains" | Kat Morris & Alonso Ramirez Ramos (supervising) Liz Artinian (art) |
Drew Green & Paul Villeco | March 13, 2020 | 0.55 | |
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After Connie says no to his proposal, Steven's body starts to change and swell. Connie's mom, a doctor, examines Steven. She realizes he is showing physical signs of the emotional stress he felt as a child.
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| 15 | "Mr. Universe" | Kat Morris & Alonso Ramirez Ramos (supervising) Liz Artinian (art) |
Warren Fok, Joe Johnston & Amish Kumar | March 20, 2020 | 0.50 | |
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Greg takes Steven on a road trip to help him find his path. They visit Greg's childhood home, where Steven learns Greg rebelled against his strict parents. Steven wishes he had more structure in his own life.
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| 16 | "Fragments" | Kat Morris & Alonso Ramirez Ramos (supervising) Liz Artinian (art) |
Lamar Abrams & Miki Brewster | March 20, 2020 | 0.52 | |
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Steven's condition gets worse. He runs away and asks Jasper to help him control his powers. Jasper's training is too strong, and Steven accidentally shatters her. He uses the Diamonds' powers to heal her.
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| 17 | "Homeworld Bound" | Kat Morris & Alonso Ramirez Ramos (supervising) Liz Artinian (art) |
Drew Green & Paul Villeco | March 27, 2020 |
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Steven goes to Homeworld for advice from the Diamonds. He finds them doing the opposite of their old ways. Steven tries to hurt White Diamond while controlling her. His condition worsens, and he flees again.
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| 18 | "Everything's Fine" | Kat Morris & Alonso Ramirez Ramos (supervising) Liz Artinian (art) |
Amish Kumar & Maya Petersen | March 27, 2020 | 0.71 | |
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Steven returns from Homeworld and insists he is fine. But his denial and uncontrolled powers cause problems at Little Homeschool. When his loved ones confront him, Steven reaches a very low point.
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| 19 | "I Am My Monster" | Kat Morris & Alonso Ramirez Ramos (supervising) Liz Artinian (art) |
Etienne Guignard & Miki Brewster | March 27, 2020 | 0.80 | |
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Steven's emotional breakdown turns him into a giant monster. He threatens Beach City. Everyone, including Spinel, the Diamonds, and the Cluster, tries to help. Connie convinces them to support Steven emotionally.
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| 20 | "The Future" | Kat Morris & Alonso Ramirez Ramos (supervising) Liz Artinian (art) |
Lamar Abrams & Miki Brewster | March 27, 2020 | 0.74 | |
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Months after his meltdown, Steven is normal and plans to leave Beach City. He's sad that Pearl, Garnet, and Amethyst seem okay with him leaving. He confronts them, and they admit they were hiding their feelings. Steven moves on, knowing they will always be part of his life.
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What's Next for the Story?
Rebecca Sugar, the creator, has said that Steven Universe Future is the end of this series. There are no plans for more episodes or projects right now. However, she has hinted that more stories could happen in the future. She said, "The story is continuing off screen and I do know what happens next... But I would have to decide how and when I'd want to dig into that, or if it's best to give them their privacy."
Sugar later told Fast Company: "I'm certainly interested in spending more time in this world with these characters. But the thing about Steven Universe, it's about Steven Universe and I want to give him the time to heal." She added, "I want to give that to my team as well. So I'm not really sure for certain what's going to happen in the future. I have a few ideas, but I'm going to take a little time to reevaluate everything before I jump into them." When asked by TVLine, Sugar said something similar: "I love these characters and this world, and I have theories about the timelines that follow Future. But I want to give the characters some time and some privacy, at least for a while. I need a little of that too."
See also
In Spanish: Steven Universe Future para niños
