Steven Universe concluded back in January and a follow-up movie debuted in September. However, that's not the end for Steven, Garnet, Pearl, and Amethyst as Cartoon Network announced a continuation shortly thereafter. Though it isn't regarded as the sixth season of
Steven Universe is might as well be — the same cast, characters, and crew will all be returning.
Today,
Cartoon Network released a new trailer for
Steven Universe Future which reintroduces us to familiar characters, villains, and also teases some new ones. Also newly released is an incredibly simplistic poster — featuring just the main gang of heroes — as well as an official synopsis for the upcoming animated series.
Thankfully, we finally know exactly when Steven Universe and his fellow gems will be returning to the small screen. As you can see in the trailer below and on the poster,
Steven Universe Future premieres on Cartoon Network on Saturday, December 7th at 8PM (Eastern Time).
That's just over two weeks from today! Four episodes will premiere back to back at that time with more to follow at a later date. In anticipation of the new series; be sure to check out all of the exciting, new stuff below:
In the next installment, Steven Universe Future, after saving the universe, Steven is still at it, tying up every loose end. But as he runs out of other people’s problems to solve, he’ll finally have to face his own. Haunted by the past and lost in the present, Steven begins manifesting new, uncontrollable powers that the Crystal Gems have never seen from him before. What does it all mean, and what does Steven want for his future?
Steven Universe Future premieres on Cartoon Network on Saturday, December 7th at 8PM ET.