The first reviews for Steps have arrived, giving audiences an early look at how critics are responding to Nikki Glaser’s animated take on Cinderella. The film reworks the familiar fairy tale by exploring the story from the stepsisters’ perspective. Steps will be available to stream on Netflix starting November 20, 2026.
First reviews for Steps are in
The first reviews of Steps, Nikki Glaser’s animated reimagining of the Cinderella fairy tale, are now available. While some critics have praised its humour and its focus on the relationship between the stepsisters, others have criticised its storytelling and dialogue.
David Rooney of The Hollywood Reporter expressed reservations about the film. He wrote, “Steps rehashes once-radical, now familiar tropes like the antagonist as hero and the bonds of sisterhood outweighing conventional romance.”
Rooney also criticised the execution, particularly the dialogue and humour, explaining, “Simultaneously busy and sluggish, aggressively modern and tired, this charm-deficient Cinderella makeover squanders the considerable talents of a starry voice cast on lame dialogue laced with unfunny humor in a take on the classic fairy tale so convoluted that just following the plot becomes a chore.”
Rendy Jones of What’s on Netflix praised its entertainment and portrayal of sisterhood. Jones wrote, “Ultimately Steps is a ton of genuine fun that I am certain will be a hit with families, and sisters especially. In terms of an effective story about a severed sisterhood rekindling, it surpasses Frozen.”
Alex Harrison of ScreenRant also praised the writing and performances, noting, “The dialogue is also often comedic, and successfully so – I laughed out loud on several occasions throughout.” Harrison also credited the cast’s comic timing, specifically mentioning Ali Wong, Glaser, Amanda Seyfried, Stephanie Hsu, Daniel Radcliffe, Bette Midler and Peter Dinklage.
Kristy Puchko of Mashable highlighted, “Steps also imagines how this story of fairy godmothers and glass slippers played out for the maligned stepsisters. And honestly, it’s more charming than any of these princes.”
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