A vibrant, heart-wrenching animated musical that blossoms with Broadway-esque flair, exploring the scars of past trauma through a kaleidoscope of color and song.

Steven Universe: The Movie

"The true kinda love."

07 October 2019 United States of America 82 min ⭐ 8.2 (824)

Director: Rebecca Sugar

Cast: Zach Callison, Deedee Magno, Estelle, Michaela Dietz, Sarah Stiles

Drama Animation Fantasy Action Comedy Adventure Science Fiction Music TV Movie

The Fallacy of 'Happily Ever After' Trauma and Abandonment The Importance of Change and Growth Inherited Burdens

Steven Universe: The Movie - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details

Easter Eggs

Disney Storybook Opening

The film opens with a storybook, narrating the events of the series. This is a direct homage to the opening sequences of classic Disney animated films like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Cinderella, setting the stage for its musical, fairy-tale-like structure.

Akira Motorcycle Slide

When Connie and Lion emerge from a portal, Lion performs a dramatic sliding stop. This is a visual reference to the iconic motorcycle slide from the seminal 1988 anime film Akira, a frequently homaged moment in animation.

Objects in Steven's Room

Steven's redesigned house is filled with mementos from the original series, acting as a museum of his past adventures. Items include the Cheeseburger Backpack, Rose's shattered sword, a GameCube, Greg's t-shirt cannon, and posters for the in-universe movie franchise "Lonely Blade."

Katamari Damacy Game

Among Steven's collection of video games next to a PlayStation 2 console is a clear parody of the game Katamari Damacy, a nod to the creators' and fans' love for video game culture.

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