Rebecca Sugar and the Cartoon Network team officially announced the upcoming Steven Universe: The Movie as a continuation of the Steven Universe series.
Steven Universe: The Movie had its premiere screening at San Diego Comic-Con, generating excitement among fans and critics.
The movie was released on Cartoon Network and made available for digital purchase and streaming.
The antagonist, Spinel, arrives in Beach City, seeking revenge against Steven and the Crystal Gems.
Spinel uses her pink laser to drain the Gems of their powers, turning them into statues and incapacitating Steven.
The Crystal Gems, including Steven, are trapped as stone statues, causing chaos and fear in Beach City.
After some time recovering in a cocoon-like state, Steven wakes up and finds the Gems petrified.
Steven confronts Spinel and tries to understand her feelings and motives, initiating dialogue.
Using his empathy and powers of Love, Steven restores the powers of the Crystal Gems.
A climactic battle ensues between Steven, the Crystal Gems, and Spinel, leading to Spinel's redemption and defeat of her destructive plan.
With Spinel's reign ended and the Gems restored, Beach City returns to peace and harmony.
