Overview
- The animated feature premiered in New York on Sunday, November 8 and is set to stream globally on Netflix on November 20.
- The story is told from the perspective of Lilith, a so-called “evil stepsister,” and foregrounds themes of sisterhood, racial discrimination, assimilation, and privilege.
- Reviewers praised strong character writing, humor, and emotional depth, calling the film family-friendly despite its punk/goth visual touches and broad comedic beats.
- Production credits include a large roster of writers and story contributors after the project shifted from a musical to an action‑comedy, a change critics link to some structural and pacing flaws.
- Netflix is positioning Steps as a holiday tentpole with a music-driven marketing push that includes a soundtrack featuring contributions from JENNIE, originals by Justin Tranter, and a score by Kris Bowers, and the film is billed as part of a wider wave of POV fairytale remixes.