Steven Universe: The Movie
Two years after bringing peace to the galaxy, Steven Universe sees his past come back to haunt him in the form of a deranged Gem who wants to destroy the Earth.
Critics Sentiment
Spinel reveals Pink Diamond abandoned her for 6000 years
Steven discovers drill injecting poison and accelerates process
The film jumps from its lowest point during the rushed injector crisis to its emotional peak with Spinel's devastating backstory revelation.
The movie starts strong with Spinel's memorable villain introduction and maintains high sentiment through most character moments. While some middle sections suffer from pacing issues and plot holes, the emotional core around Spinel's backstory and the themes of growth and change resonate powerfully with audiences. The film delivers on the series' strengths of character development and meaningful messages despite some structural weaknesses.
Full cast
Zach Callison
Steven Universe (voice)
Deedee Magno Hall
Pearl / Yellow Pearl (voice)
Estelle
Garnet (voice)
Michaela Dietz
Amethyst (voice)
Sarah Stiles
Spinel (voice)
Tom Scharpling
Greg Universe (voice)
Uzo Aduba
Bismuth (voice)
Shelby Rabara
Peridot (voice)
Jennifer Paz
Lapis Lazuli (voice)
Patti LuPone
Yellow Diamond (voice)
Christine Ebersole
White Diamond (voice)
Lisa Hannigan
Blue Diamond (voice)
Erica Luttrell
Sapphire (voice)
Lo Mutuc
Ruby (voice)
Grace Rolek
Connie Maheswaran (voice)
Kate Micucci
Sadie Miller (voice)
Matthew Moy
Lars Barriga (voice)
Toks Olagundoye
Nanefua Pizza (voice)
Aimee Mann
Opal (voice)
Ted Leo
Steg (voice)
Crew
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