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Netflix Sets 2026 Animated Feature ‘Steps,’ With Ali Wong and Stephanie Hsu Leading

The revisionist Cinderella tale underscores Netflix Animation's recent momentum.

Overview

  • Netflix released a first-look image and an official logline introducing the stepsisters as the story's protagonists.
  • John Ripa and Alyce Tzue are co-directing, with Tzue making her feature debut; Amy Poehler, Jane Hartwell, and Kim Lessing produce.
  • The story follows misunderstood sisters Lilith and Margot in a reimagined fairytale world that pairs them with Cinderella.
  • Additional casting and a specific premiere date have not been announced and will follow at a later time.
  • First reported in 2021, the project has evolved since early development, with previously noted contributors Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci not currently attached.