She tells Steven that Spinel was once Pink Diamond's playmate overcome with sadness, Spinel flees. Steven uses what little energy he has left to fuse with Greg ("Independent Together"), which enables Pearl to recover her memory. In order to revive Pearl's memory, the group takes her to a Sadie Killer and the Suspects concert, hoping their music will bring back her memories of rebellion ("Disobedient"), but Pearl insists that as long as Greg exists she will obey him. In a moment of panic, Steven attempts to remove the injector, though his efforts only serve to accelerate the process.
Spinel's antics cause scaffolding to collapse, almost crushing Ruby when Sapphire shoves her to safety, they fuse into Garnet ("Isn't It Love?"), but she still has no memory of her life.Īfter Steven recovers Amethyst's memory by reenacting experiences the two had together ("No Matter What"), Peridot discovers that Spinel's drill is injecting a chemical that will kill all life on Earth. Spinel compares the situation to a puzzle, suggesting that they find the Gems' "missing pieces" to restore their memories, inspiring Steven to try to reenact Ruby and Sapphire's first fusion. Bismuth recognizes Spinel's weapon as a "Rejuvenator", a device used to reset the minds of rebellious gems back to their default state. Steven seeks advice from Peridot, Lapis Lazuli, and Bismuth they try to raise Steven's spirits ("Who We Are"). With her memories gone, Spinel is a goofy and happy-go-lucky Gem whose function is to entertain her companion. The Gems regenerate their bodies (including Ruby and Sapphire separately), but their memories have been erased Pearl assumes that she is Greg's servant ("system/BOOT.pearl_final(3).Info"). Steven manages to poof Spinel with the scythe. Using a scythe-like weapon, she "poofs" Pearl, Garnet, and Amethyst back into their gem forms her attacks also weaken Steven's Gem powers, though his body is unharmed. Almost immediately, a giant drill lands on the hillside, and Spinel, a deranged and cartoonish Gem, appears, announcing her intent to kill Steven and the rest of the Earth ("Other Friends"). Back on Earth, the Crystal Gems celebrate their newfound peace ("Happily Ever After"). The Diamonds want him to stay to fulfill his mother Pink Diamond's role as a leader ("Let Us Adore You"), but he refuses. Īfter an introduction from the Diamonds ("The Tale of Steven"), Steven Universe, 16 years old, greets the citizens of the Gem Empire.
The film takes place between the original Steven Universe series and its follow-up, Steven Universe Future. The film premiered on Cartoon Network on September 2, 2019, to 1.5 million viewers. At San Diego Comic-Con 2019, a trailer for the film was released, along with the announcement of a documentary based on the film's creation to be released along with the DVD. The film was announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2018, and a short teaser trailer was later released on Cartoon Network's YouTube channel.
Steven Universe: The Movie takes place two years after the events of the series finale " Change Your Mind", and follows the Crystal Gems as they attempt to save all organic life on Earth from a deranged Gem with a history with Steven's mother. The film is directed by Sugar, alongside co-directors Joe Johnston and Kat Morris, and stars Zach Callison, Estelle, Michaela Dietz, Deedee Magno Hall, and Sarah Stiles, alongside an ensemble cast reprising their roles from the television series. Steven Universe: The Movie is a 2019 American animated musical television film based on the animated television series Steven Universe created by Rebecca Sugar.