India, June 11 -- It's been five long years since fans said goodbye to Steven Universe, but the magic clearly isn't over yet. The animated universe that gave us gems, fusion and unforgettable soundtracks is set to expand this time, with a twist no one saw coming.

Enter Steven Universe: Lars of the Stars, a spin-off show that takes the spotlight away from Steven and hands it over to Lars Barriga. The pink-haired space pirate (and former donut boy) is now front and centre of his very own adventure. The new series is reportedly being developed at Prime Video, making it the first Steven Universe project not to premiere on Cartoon Network.

The announcement was made at the prestigious Annecy International Animation Film Festival, where creato...