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Netflix has just released the official trailer, key art, and a batch of gorgeous new stills for its highly anticipated animated feature, Steps. Arriving globally on November 20th, 2026, the movie promises to turn the classic fairy tale completely on its head.
We’ve been keeping a close eye on this project for a while now, covering everything from its early first look reveals to its massive presentation at the Annecy Film Festival. Now, with the first trailer officially out in the wild, it’s clear that Netflix’s animation division has another massive hit on its hands.
Let’s dive into the new trailer, the stunning new images, and everything you need to know about the upcoming fantasy comedy.
First Look at the Trailer and Key Art
Right off the bat, the trailer lets us know this isn’t your grandmother’s fairy tale. We’re introduced to Lilith, voiced by the incomparable Ali Wong, who breaks the fourth wall to set the record straight about her “evil” reputation.
Packed with high-speed carriage chases, glass slippers being smashed to bits, and some very angry biker trolls, the footage leans heavily into action-comedy territory. We also get a fun nod to the movie’s pedigree, boldly declaring it comes from the studio that brought us the massive blockbuster K-Pop Demon Hunters.
Here is the official key art for the movie:
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What is Steps about?
If you’re wondering exactly how the fairy tale goes off the rails, here is the official synopsis provided by Netflix:
“Think you know Cinderella’s “evil” stepsisters? Think again. Sick of living in Cinderella’s shadow, Lilith (Ali Wong) steals the Fairy Godmother (Bette Midler)’s magic wand and hijacks the Royal Ball with her sister Margot (Stephanie Hsu), breaking the Cinderella story as we know it and dooming the kingdom to the tyrannical rule of Priscilla (Nikki Glaser), a villainous schemer who swoops in and snatches the throne. Now, Lilith must team up with Cinderella (Amanda Seyfried) to fight biker trolls, outrun evil henchmen, and escape the Screaming Woods on an epic quest to save the kingdom, but most importantly, their relationship.”
Alongside the trailer, Netflix dropped several brand-new stills showcasing the vibrant animation style, giving us a peek at Lilith wielding the stolen magic wand, a rather stressful carriage ride with Cinderella, and the tyrannical Priscilla taking a croquet mallet to a glass slipper.
Picture Credit: Netflix
Picture Credit: Netflix
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Who is behind Steps?
The film boasts an absolute powerhouse cast and crew. It is directed by Alyce Tzue and John Ripa. If you want a deep dive into their creative process, be sure to check out our exclusive interview with the directors, where they discuss how the film evolved during production—and why they ultimately decided to move away from making it a musical!
The script was penned by Ava Tramer, James Madejski, Jen Chuck, Dana Schwartz, and Felicia Ho, based on a story by Tramer, Madejski, Schwartz, Ho, Riki Lindhome, and Kate Micucci. It is produced by comedy legend Amy Poehler, alongside Jane Hartwell and Kim Lessing (with Poehler and Lessing producing for Paper Kite Productions). The film’s original score is composed by Kris Bowers.
As for the voice cast? It’s a star-studded affair:
- Ali Wong as Lilith
- Amanda Seyfried as Cinderella
- Stephanie Hsu as Margot
- Nikki Glaser as Priscilla
- Bette Midler as the Fairy Godmother
- Young Mazino
The cast is rounded out by some massive heavy hitters that we’ve been tracking over the last year. We previously broke the news that Daniel Radcliffe and Peter Dinklage had joined the cast, and WWE fans will be thrilled to hear the voice of Damian Priest in the mix!
For more on Netflix’s upcoming animated film slate, keep it locked here on What’s on Netflix.
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