“Finally, the show about the part-time donut clerk turned zombie space pirate that this generation has been craving.”

Showrunner Rebecca Sugar thrilled Steven Universe followers in June 2025 by asserting the sequel/spinoff collection Lars of the Stars.

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The new present will comply with the title character because the dashing captain of a Gem ship as he and the crew “smuggle contraband, evade the authorities and uncover the darkest secrets of the fallen Gem Empire,” in keeping with Deadline.

The present has but to be formally greenlit. Still, contemplating the recognition of the unique, the primary sequel collection, and the movie, any writer would take a critical threat passing on this one.

What we learn about Lars of the Stars

The new collection, formally titled Steven Universe: Lars of the Stars, will middle on the adventures of Laramie “Lars” Barriga. Originally a egocentric, cynical teen, Lars finds his place within the universe after sacrificing himself to save lots of outcast Gems from the alien empire.

Steven revives him along with his magic, however Lars can’t return residence along with his buddy and stays to assist the “Off Colors” evade seize, ultimately stealing a ship and combating the Diamond Authority as an area pirate captain.

Although these adventures happen in the course of the unique collection, the usage of the phrase “sequel” and referring to the Gem empire as “fallen” counsel that the brand new present could happen after these occasions. In the sequel collection Steven Universe Future, Lars leaves Earth once more after lastly making it residence, saying that he’s excited to discover the universe.

What we all know for certain is that Rebecca Sugar will run Lars of the Stars with husband and producing associate Ian Jones-Quartey. The couple confirmed this on Instagram on June 26, after asserting it earlier within the month at a session held at Cartoon Network Studios and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe in France.

“I miss my world and my characters,” stated Sugar. “I can’t wait to share [the sequel] with you and can’t thank you enough for all your support.”

The Deadline article on the announcement steered that as of June 11, the spinoff had not but been formally greenlit. If it will get the go-ahead, it’s going to air on Amazon Video. Lars is the one confirmed character to date, however his Gem crew will presumably be included.

“WE ARE SO BACK”

Steven Universe has loved a devoted fandom since its launch in 2013, and its members are hungry for extra. Across social media, Steven lovers celebrated the announcement that there could be extra Universe.

“WE ARE SO BACK BABY,” declared u/Personwhoisfriendly on the Steven Universe Reddit sub. “IT’S FANDOM REVIVAL TIME.”

“Finally, the show about the part-time donut clerk turned zombie space pirate that this generation has been craving is being made,” joked u/Colaymorak. “Okay, but for real though, this is lovely news.”

Every hungry for extra lore, followers on X wished for data on the Diamonds and the origins of the Gem empire.

“PLEASE LET US LEARN ABOUT THE DIAMOND ORIGINS!!!!” begged @CamB4014.

“I hope this series will elaborate the Gem’s entire history from their origins up to their establishment,” stated a calmer @yukarina_0103. “Hopefully we would learn the places and other species outside Earth and Homeworld.”

Others are hoping for a deeper dive on a number of the associated characters.

“This is the perfect excuse to do that Rhodonite episode now,” stated u/CBFan5000. “And to have Lars finally get some time to just be chill and cool. Can’t wait.”

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