Netflix Animation: 'Steps' Reimagines Cinderella For The Holidays
The animated musical arrives on streaming with a voice cast featuring Amanda Seyfried, Ali Wong, and Bette Midler.
By Mia Bennett ·
Netflix released the animated musical Steps on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The film is rated PG and runs for one hour and 41 minutes. It adapts the classic Cinderella story from the perspective of the stepsisters.
The project began as a comedy bit by the duo Garfunkel and Oates, consisting of Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci. The story credit goes to six people, including Lindhome and Micucci. Ava Tramer, James Madejski, Jen Chuck, Dana Schwartz, and Felicia Ho wrote the screenplay.
Amy Poehler produced the film alongside Jane Hartwell and Kim Lessing. Chris McKay, Lindhome, and Micucci served as executive producers. Alyce Tzue and John Ripa co-directed the project.
The central plot follows Lilith and Margot, the stepsisters of Cinderella. Gwendoline Yeo voices their mother, Li Mei, a dressmaker who moves the family to the kingdom of Alouette after marrying Edmund, voiced by Matt Lowe. Lilith is voiced by Ali Wong, while Stephanie Hsu voices Margot.
Amanda Seyfried provides the voice for Cinderella, who is not portrayed as a servant but as an obsessive cleaner who enjoys organizing. Daniel Radcliffe voices the Prince of Alouette. Peter Dinklage plays Roderick, a sinister butler who cares for Priscilla, a vain rival voiced by Nikki Glaser.
Bette Midler voices the Fairy Godmother, a character who has spent a lifetime planning Cinderella’s marriage. Young Mazino voices a troll named Gef, while WWE star Damian Priest voices Gef’s brother, Craktor.
The narrative diverges from traditional lore when Lilith claims the stepsisters are misunderstood rather than evil. She seeks to correct what she calls the character assassination of the original tale. Priscilla locks the stepsisters in a storm drain, causing Cinderella to choose peer pressure over loyalty to her sisters.
Lilith later steals the Fairy Godmother’s wand to create her own fantasy for the Royal Ball. The sisters arrive in a black carriage and crash the party. Priscilla eventually acquires the wand and uses magic to convince the Prince she is his true love.
The cast includes musical performances set to original songs by Justin Trantor. Kris Bowers composed the score. Shelly Wan served as production designer. The character designs feature round faces and large eyes, blending Korean animation styles with traditional Disney aesthetics.
The film concludes with an end credits song performed by Blackpink member Jennie. The story ends with the sisters journeying through the woods and encountering the troll Gef. The runtime extends to 1 hour and 41 minutes before the credits roll.
