A brand new Cinderella story is coming to Netflix in 2026, titled Steps, following Cinderella’s famously imply stepsisters. Steps was first introduced in 2021, however this model, with comedians Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci hooked up, by no means moved ahead. Nonetheless, after the large success of the Golden Globe-nominated KPop Demon Hunters, Netflix has (re)introduced a brand new animated fantasy.
Immediately, Netflix formally revealed the celebs and the logline of Steps, alongside a first-look picture. Steps will probably be an animated revisionist fairy story with Ali Wong and Stephanie Hsu voicing the 2 leads, directed by John Ripa (Raya and the Final Dragon) and Alyce Tzue (making her characteristic directorial debut), with a 2026 launch window. The film’s plot is described as:
Suppose you recognize Cinderella’s “evil” stepsisters? Suppose once more! When misunderstood Lilith (Wong) is blamed for hijacking the Royal Ball with a stolen magic wand, she unintentionally turns her sister Margot (Hsu) right into a frog and leaves the dominion within the fingers of a prince-obsessed imply lady. Now Lilith should staff up with Cinderella (and a surprisingly dreamy troll) to save lots of the dominion, restore the fractured fairytale, and show that even so-called villains deserve a shot at happily-ever-after.
Moreover, Steps is produced by Amy Poehler, Jane Hartwell, and Kim Lessing. Netflix has had nice success with animated films this previous yr, with KPop Demon Hunters turning into an distinctive cultural phenomenon, whereas In Your Desires additionally grew to become a well-reviewed hit. Each are exhibiting up amongst this yr’s awards season nominations.
Steps, in the meantime, already has the attraction of a broadly recognized story and two beloved stars. Hsu broke onto the scene in the previous few years along with her supporting function in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, however established herself as an upcoming A-lister along with her Oscar-nominated efficiency in Greatest Image winner All the pieces All over the place All at As soon as.
Hsu additionally has vital voice-acting expertise that prepares her for this film, with smaller elements in Blue Eye Samurai and Star Wars: Visions, and claiming one of many co-leads in The Second Greatest Hospital within the Galaxy. Wong is a comic, however has additionally made waves within the final couple of years with some notable appearing roles, particularly within the critically acclaimed sequence Beef.
Wong leads the darkish comedy with Oscar-nominated actor Steven Yeun, portraying two individuals whose feud, beginning with a highway rage incident, spirals uncontrolled. Wong has additionally acted in Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn and voice acted in Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld and Large Mouth.
Revisionist fairy tales aren’t precisely breaking floor these days, so Steps must be uniquely humorous and unique to face out. However Cinderella hasn’t had a high-profile reimagining shortly — 2015’s Cinderella truly stands out as one in all Disney’s greatest live-action remakes — and with such an awesome pairing because the leads, Steps could possibly be a welcome Netflix comedy subsequent yr.