Steven's struggle has turned inward.
After freeing the entire universe from a repressive regime, then saving the world, Steven Universe was faced with a deeper, more personal problem; what to do when nobody needs saving?
Taking a bold leap forward, Steven Universe Future accelerated the empathetic, emotionally intelligent storytelling utilized by Steven Universe, exploring the aftermath of Steven's great victory, as the dust settled. Now, the beloved series is coming to an end, with 10 incoming episodes that will conclude the tale of Steven Universe.
The increasingly unpleasant legacy of Pink Diamond continues to linger over the lives of Steven and the Gems, while a mysterious, powerful new ability imbues Steven with a pink glow, despite his desperate attempts to repress it.
As Steven’s journey reaches its conclusion, he must come to terms with the fact that not everyone can be saved, and that when his messianic purpose has been realized, Steven is still going to be left with his own problems.
“I’m so excited for the final episodes of Steven Universe Future to be out in the world, and so grateful to our audience for supporting our show for all these years. It has been an eye-opening experience to meet the community that has come together around the show: I have been so moved, and I have felt so seen,” said creator, Rebecca Sugar.
“I have always been a firm believer in the power of cartoons, and these days it’s undeniable: the friendships forged over this show, the artists inspired to draw, the families that watched together and saw each other in these characters, fill me with awe and renew my love of animation every day. Though our epilogue series is coming to a close, please trust that like us, these characters will always be growing, changing, and supporting each other. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for watching our show.”
Steven Universe Future will begin airing its final 10 episodes on Friday, March 6, with new episodes continuing to debut every Friday, ending with a special four-part series finale on March 27, at 7pm on Cartoon Network.
