Hey, so there's this news about Steven Universe that's been whispering through fandom like wildfire. They're bringing back the show, but with a twist – a brand new series called Steven Universe: Lars of the Stars. It was announced at that Cartoon Network/ Warner Bros. panel during the Fantasy Film Festival in France, which was pretty exciting to see.
This isn't just a direct sequel to the original show or Steven Universe Future; it's a whole new adventure focusing squarely on Lars Berva, that fan-favorite character who's always been more than just background. He's evolved a lot, remember? From a regular human to a gem-human hybrid. Now, he's stepping into the starring role.
Get this: the show follows Lars and his crew, who are basically space pirates, navigating the galaxy. They're up to all sorts of shenanigans – smuggling contraband, dodging the law, and digging into the secrets of the fallen Gem Empire. It's a darker, more adventurous path than we've seen before.
The title, Lars of the Stars, kind of says it all – this is Lars's journey across the cosmos. And while it's a sequel, the exact timeline placement isn't clear yet. But the big picture is that this new series promises to explore the past, present, and future of the Steven Universe universe. Expect new alien threats and definitely more lore to unpack.
It's definitely a change from the usual Steven-focused stories. Lars taking center stage is unexpected, though honestly, he's earned his place in the spotlight. It's likely Steven and other familiar faces will pop up, but the focus is definitely on Lars's escapades. Some fans were caught off guard by the shift, but honestly, the idea of exploring the universe through Lars's perspective sounds thrilling. It reminds me a bit of how other long-running franchises expand their stories, like introducing new arcs and characters after the initial setup.
There's also the fact that this new series is heading to Amazon Prime Video instead of Cartoon Network. That's definitely a big deal and makes you wonder about the future direction of the show and maybe how the network plans to support it. It feels like just the beginning of something bigger for the Steven Universe franchise.
Honestly, I'm really excited. Lars getting his own series is fantastic, and the premise sounds like it's packed with action and mystery. Let's just say I'm curious to see where this interstellar journey takes us!