🧭 Watch order guide
Steven Universe watch order
Steven Universe watch order at a glance
- 1.Steven Universe TV Series · 2013
- 2.Steven Universe Pilot ONA · optional · 2013
- 3.Steven Universe Season 2 TV Series · 2015
- 4.Steven Universe Season 2 Specials ONA · optional · 2015
- 5.Steven Universe Season 3 TV Series · 2016
- 6.Steven Universe Season 4 TV Series · 2016
- 7.Steven Universe Season 4 Specials ONA · optional · 2016
- 8.Steven Universe Season 5 TV Series · 2017
- 9.Dove Self-Esteem Project x Steven Universe Special · optional · 2018
- 10.Steven Universe: The Movie Movie · 2019
- 11.Steven Universe Future TV Series · 2019
- 12.The Crystal Gems Say Be Anti-Racist ONA · optional · 2020
Binge plan
How long each way through the franchise takes, what you can skip, and where the story goes next.
Main story only
34h 22m
7 parts, in order
18 days at 2 hours a day
Everything
35h 13m
12 entries incl. OVAs and specials
18 days at 2 hours a day
7
core entries
0
movies to include
0
recaps / alt versions to skip
34h 22m
total core runtime
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Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 34h 22m in total · longest: Steven Universe
- Steven Universe9h 32m
- Season 24h 46m
- Season 34h 35m
- Season 44h 35m
- Season 55h 52m
- The Movie1h 22m
- Future3h 40m
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Steven Universe | 9h 32m |
| Season 2 | 4h 46m |
| Season 3 | 4h 35m |
| Season 4 | 4h 35m |
| Season 5 | 5h 52m |
| The Movie | 1h 22m |
| Future | 3h 40m |
Score across seasons
Peaked with Season 2 at 8.16 · from first to latest, the score held steady
Numbers follow the watch order; hover a point or use the table for names.
Show as table
| # | Entry | Score / 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steven Universe | 8.13 |
| 2 | Steven Universe Season 2 | 8.16 |
| 3 | Steven Universe Season 3 | 8.16 |
| 4 | Steven Universe Season 4 | 8.12 |
| 5 | Steven Universe Season 5 | 8.11 |
| 6 | Steven Universe: The Movie | 8.10 |
| 7 | Steven Universe Future | 7.99 |
Compare the seasons
The main story part by part: community score (Kitsu), length, filler share, and studio. Highest rated: Steven Universe Season 2.
| Part | Year | Episodes | Score | Filler | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Universe | 2013 | 52 | 8.13 | – | – |
| Season 2Top score | 2015 | 26 | 8.16 | – | Cartoon Network Studios |
| Season 3 | 2016 | 25 | 8.16 | – | Cartoon Network Studios |
| Season 4 | 2016 | 25 | 8.12 | – | Cartoon Network Studios |
| Season 5 | 2017 | 32 | 8.11 | – | Cartoon Network Studios |
| The Movie | 2019 | 1 | 8.10 | – | Cartoon Network Studios |
| Future | 2019 | 20 | 7.99 | – | Cartoon Network Studios |
Filler shows only for parts with a filler list. Scores move as people rate, so this table refreshes daily.
Where to stream Steven Universe
How many of the 7 seasons and movies each service lists. Catalogues differ by country; each part's own links are in the order below.
- Hulu 4 of 7
Recommended order
- 1
- 2
Side storyoptionalSteven Universe PilotONA · 2013 · 1 ep · 8m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 3
- 4
Side storyoptionalSteven Universe Season 2 SpecialsONA · 2015 · 6 ep · 13m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 5
- 6
- 7
Side storyoptionalSteven Universe Season 4 SpecialsONA · 2016 · 5 ep · 16m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 8
- 9
Side storyoptionalDove Self-Esteem Project x Steven UniverseSpecial · 2018 · 6 ep · 6m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 10
- 11
- 12
Side storyoptionalThe Crystal Gems Say Be Anti-RacistONA · 2020 · 4 ep · 8m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
Release order
- 1Steven Universe Pilot2013-05
- 2Steven Universe2013-11
- 3Steven Universe Season 22015-03
- 4Steven Universe Season 2 Specials2015-07
- 5Steven Universe Season 32016-05
- 6Steven Universe Season 42016-08
- 7Steven Universe Season 4 Specials2016-10
- 8Steven Universe Season 52017-05
- 9Dove Self-Esteem Project x Steven Universe2018-03
- 10Steven Universe: The Movie2019-09
- 11Steven Universe Future2019-12
- 12The Crystal Gems Say Be Anti-Racist2020-10
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Steven Universe watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Steven Universe in?
Follow the recommended order above: Steven Universe → Steven Universe Season 2 → Steven Universe Season 3 → Steven Universe Season 4 → Steven Universe Season 5 → Steven Universe: The Movie → Steven Universe Future. Movies and side stories are slotted after the season they relate to.
How long does it take to watch all of Steven Universe?
The core story and movies run about 34h 22m. At two hours a day that is roughly 18 days.
How many seasons does Steven Universe have?
7 parts make up the main story and 5 side stories or OVAs.
Where can I stream all of Steven Universe?
Hulu lists 4 of the 7 seasons and movies. Catalogues differ by country, so check the links on each part above.
Which Steven Universe season is the best?
By community score on Kitsu, Steven Universe Season 2 rates highest at 8.16/10. The comparison table above lists every part's score, length, filler share and studio.