Steps (film)
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Running time | 109 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Steps is an upcoming American animated musical fantasy comedy film directed by Alyce Tzue and John Ripa, loosely based on the fairy tale Cinderella from an idea by the Garfunkel and Oates duo Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci.[1] The film will star Ali Wong, Amanda Seyfried, Stephanie Hsu, Nikki Glaser, Daniel Radcliffe, Young Mazino, Peter Dinklage, and Bette Midler.
It is set for release on Netflix on November 20, 2026.
Premise
[edit]When Cinderella's misunderstood step-sister, Lilith, accidentally transforms her other step-sister, Margot, into a frog and causes the kingdom to be run by a mean girl, the two have to team up with a troll and save their kingdom, proving that so-called villains also deserve happily ever afters.
Voice cast
[edit]- Ali Wong as Lilith
- Amanda Seyfried as Cinderella
- Stephanie Hsu as Margot
- Bette Midler as The Fairy Godmother
- Nikki Glaser as Priscilla
- Daniel Radcliffe as The Prince
- Peter Dinklage as Roderick
- Young Mazino as Gef
- Luis "Damian Priest" Martínez as Cracktor
Production
[edit]The film was first announced March 2021 with Alyce Tzue (director of her short film Soar) in the helm to direct a Cinderella-based story based on a concept by Garfunkel and Oates duo Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci, and will be co-produced by Amy Poehler's production company Paper Kite Productions.[1] More details were revealed in December 2025 with John Ripa, who co-directed Raya and the Last Dragon, joining as co-director for Tzue along with Ali Wong and Stephanie Hsu voicing the step-sisters Lilith and Margot.[2] In April 2026, it was announced that Amanda Seyfried would voice Cinderella.[3] The following month, it was announced that Bette Midler would be voicing The Fairy Godmother.[4] On June 17, 2026, it was announced that Nikki Glaser would be voicing the villainous schemer, Priscilla.[5] In July 2026, it was announced that Daniel Radcliffe, Young Mazino, and Peter Dinklage would join the cast.[6]
Animation
[edit]The film's animation will be provided by Netflix Animation Studios' in-house offices in Sydney and Vancouver.[7]
Music
[edit]Kris Bowers is confirmed to be scoring the film.[8]
Release
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "New Animated Musical Comedy "Steps" In Development At Netflix". Netflix Media Center (Press release). March 29, 2021.
- ↑ Lang, Jamie (December 8, 2025). "Netflix Unveils New Feature 'Steps' From Alyce Tzue, John Ripa". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ↑ Bitran, Tara (April 8, 2026). "Amanda Seyfried Will Slip into Cinderella's Glass Slipper in Steps". Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ↑ Tangcay, Jazz (May 18, 2026). "Bette Midler Will Voice Fairy Godmother in Netflix's Animated Film 'Steps'". Variety. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Nikki Glaser Latest to Join Netflix's Animated Movie 'Steps'". What's on Netflix. June 17, 2026. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
- ↑ Ntim, Zac (July 15, 2026). "'Steps:' Daniel Radcliffe, Young Mazino & Peter Dinklage Join Cast Of Netflix's 'Cinderella' Reimagining". Retrieved July 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Netflix Animation Studios Expands Vancouver Footprint with New 110,000 sq. ft. Office". Animation Magazine. April 8, 2026. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
- ↑ Tangcay, Jazz (August 11, 2026). "Kris Bowers Set to Compose Netflix Animated Feature 'Steps' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
- ↑ "Netflix Previews Its Animation Slate for 2026 and Beyond". June 24, 2026. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
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