Most of us know the Cinderella story by heart: the glass slipper, the pumpkin coach, and two not-so-nice stepsisters. This month Netflix is turning that story around. Steps, a new animated movie from Netflix Animation Studios, tells the fairy tale from the stepsisters’ point of view.
According to Netflix’s November 2026 release list, published October 31, Steps arrives on the service on Friday, November 20, 2026. As always, streaming dates can change, so check the Netflix app that week.
What is “Steps” about?
In the story shared by Netflix Tudum, Lilith, one of Cinderella’s stepsisters, is tired of living in Cinderella’s shadow. She steals the Fairy Godmother’s wand and, with her sister Margot, throws the royal ball into chaos. Their mistake hands the kingdom to a villain named Priscilla.
To fix things, Lilith has to team up with the one person she never wanted to need: Cinderella. Along the way they face biker trolls, dodge henchmen and cross a place called the Screaming Woods. Netflix says the quest is about saving the kingdom and the sisters’ relationship, and that at heart it is a story of two sisters who learn they are more alike than different.
Director Alyce Tzue put it simply: “This story is about two very different sisters.” Co-director John Ripa said the team’s goal “was to break the fairy-tale mold by making every single character three-dimensional.”
Who’s in it
- Ali Wong as Lilith
- Stephanie Hsu as Margot
- Amanda Seyfried as Cinderella
- Bette Midler as the Fairy Godmother
- Nikki Glaser as Priscilla
- Daniel Radcliffe as the Prince
- Peter Dinklage as Roderick
- Young Mazino as Gef, a troll
Amy Poehler is among the producers. The music includes an original song, “Someone to Hold,” by JENNIE, and a score by Kris Bowers, recorded at Abbey Road Studios. Netflix lists the runtime as 1 hour 42 minutes.
Rating and content notes for parents
Steps is rated PG. Age Rating Juju lists the official reasons as “action, thematic elements, rude humor and brief suggestive material.” Here is what that likely means for your family:
- Peril: Cartoon chases, magic gone wrong, trolls and henchmen. The Screaming Woods may be a bit scary for very young children.
- Humor: Expect teasing, insults and rude jokes, with some lines aimed more at grown-ups.
- Language: Strong language is not listed among the rating reasons.
- Themes: Jealousy, sibling rivalry and taking responsibility for a mistake.
School-age kids and tweens are probably the sweet spot. For little ones, watch together so you can pause if a scene feels like too much. If you want to be sure, preview a few minutes first or read a full parents’ guide before family movie night.
A great conversation starter
A story told from the “villain’s” side can open real talk at home. Have you ever felt like you were living in a brother’s or sister’s shadow? What do you do when jealousy shows up? What does it take to make things right after you have caused a mess?
Scripture gives a beautiful picture of the kind of love that heals families:
“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,”
1 Corinthians 13:4 (KJV)
Envy wants what someone else has. Love makes room for them. That’s a lesson worth learning at any age, whether you’re a stepsister in a fairy tale or a kid sharing the back seat.
More family picks this November
If your family wants more to watch, Scary Mommy’s November guide lists Paddington in Peru on Hulu on November 15 and the Nat Geo nature special Wolves Up Close with Bertie Gregory on Disney+ on November 6. Check each title’s rating in the app before you press play.
Whatever you watch, the best part of movie night is who is on the couch with you. Grab the popcorn, gather your people, and enjoy the time together. Through every storm, we rise together.
Do your kids have a brother or sister they love but sometimes compete with, and how do you help them make peace?
Sources: Netflix Tudum, “New on Netflix in November 2026” (Oct 31, 2026); Netflix Tudum, “Steps Is Bringing Cinderella’s Sisters Into the Spotlight With an Animated Film on Netflix” (Oct 15, 2026); Age Rating Juju, “Steps Parents Guide and Age Rating (2026)” (Sep 28, 2026); Scary Mommy, “The New Family-Friendly Shows & Movies Coming To Disney+ & Hulu In November 2026” (Oct 28, 2026); KJV 1 Corinthians 13:4
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