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Netflix Unveils 'Steps,' a Cinderella Reimagining Led by Ali Wong and Stephanie Hsu for 2026

Directed by John Ripa with Alyce Tzue, the film shifts the focus to the stepsisters as its protagonists.

Overview

  • Netflix released a first-look image and set a 2026 premiere window in its official announcement.
  • Producers are Amy Poehler, Jane Hartwell, and Kim Lessing under Poehler’s Paper Kite Productions banner.
  • The official synopsis outlines a magical mishap that pushes Lilith and Margot to team up with Cinderella and a troll to repair their story.
  • Originally unveiled in 2021, the project resurfaced with a new lineup, with earlier attachments Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci no longer listed.
  • The reveal drew a wave of online commentary, including criticism of the current trend that recasts classic villains as misunderstood.