Cinderella is no longer the center of her own fairy tale. Steps on Netflix explores the other side of this familiar story through two characters traditionally associated with its villains. The animated film premieres worldwide on Friday, November 20, 2026.
Instead of repeating the classic romance, this production builds an adventure around family relationships, magic and rebellion. Furthermore, its visual identity combines historical fashion with punk-rock influences.
Steps on Netflix turns Cinderella’s fairy tale upside down
Lilith has grown tired of living in Cinderella’s shadow. Determined to change her circumstances, she steals the Fairy Godmother’s wand. Alongside her sister Margot, she decides to crash the royal ball.
However, their intervention breaks the fairy tale and creates an opportunity for Priscilla to seize the throne. Consequently, Lilith must work alongside Cinderella to restore order in the kingdom.
Their adventure involves biker trolls, the mysterious Screaming Woods and an increasingly complicated family relationship. Rather than focusing on a princess finding love, Steps places sisterhood at the heart of its narrative.
A milestone for Netflix Animation Studios
Beyond its unconventional premise, the production represents an important development for Netflix’s animation division. According to What’s on Netflix, it is the first film produced entirely by Netflix Animation Studios.
Its artistic direction combines 18th-century French Rococo with punk-rock aesthetics. This contrast connects the traditional elegance of Cinderella’s world with the rebellious attitude of its new protagonists.
A preview appeared at the Annecy animation festival. Subsequently, the first trailer arrived on September 17, 2026.
Alyce Tzue and John Ripa direct the film. Meanwhile, Amy Poehler, Jane Hartwell and Kim Lessing serve as producers, with Poehler’s Paper Kite Productions involved.
Ava Tramer, James Madejski, Jen Chuck, Dana Schwartz and Felicia Ho are responsible for the screenplay. Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci also receive story credits.
Steps on Netflix: English voice cast and characters
Comedy, cinema, television and professional wrestling come together within the film’s original voice cast. Netflix Tudum revealed the full cast and production credits on November 9.
The confirmed English voice actors include:
- Ali Wong: Lilith.
- Stephanie Hsu: Margot.
- Amanda Seyfried: Cinderella.
- Daniel Radcliffe: The Prince.
- Young Mazino: Gef.
- Peter Dinklage: Roderick.
- Bette Midler: The Fairy Godmother.
- Nikki Glaser: Priscilla.
- Damian Priest: Cracktor.
Notably, WWE wrestler Damian Priest contributes to a lineup featuring performers from several entertainment industries.
JENNIE and Amanda Seyfried feature on the soundtrack
Music also plays a role in this reinterpretation of Cinderella. Composer Kris Bowers created the original score, which was recorded at Abbey Road Studios.
Additionally, the film features four new songs. JENNIE performs «Someone to Hold», her first song for an animated film.
Rose Gray wrote «Meet Me on the Dance Floor» and co-wrote «Smile and a Song». Amanda Seyfried performs the latter, while EMEI contributes «Understudy».
Release date, runtime and age rating
Steps arrives worldwide on November 20, with a runtime of 1 hour and 47 minutes. Furthermore, the animated adventure carries a PG rating in the United States.
November also brings other animation releases to the platform. These include the dystopian Fool Night anime, scheduled for November 26.
Meanwhile, literary adaptations continue in December with Netflix’s upcoming Pride and Prejudice series.
With Steps on Netflix, audiences can revisit a familiar kingdom from an entirely different perspective. This time, Cinderella’s stepsisters have their own story to tell.
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