# Bette Midler Is Netflix’s New Fairy Godmother Steps — And She’s Gloriously Chaotic

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Published: 2026-05-19  
Updated: 2026-05-19  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

If you thought [Bette Midler](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bette_Midler) couldn’t top Winifred Sanderson, Netflix is about to prove you wrong. The Hollywood legend has officially joined the voice cast of *Steps*, Netflix’s upcoming animated feature film — and the role sounds like it was written just for her.

## *Steps* : Overview

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Title** | Steps |
| **Type** | Netflix Original Animated Film |
| **Genre** | Animated Comedy/Adventure |
| **Directors** | Alyce Tzue & John Ripa (*Raya and the Last Dragon*) |
| **Producer** | Amy Poehler (Paper Kite Productions) |
| **Bette Midler’s Role** | The Fairy Godmother |
| **Full Voice Cast** | Bette Midler, Ali Wong, Stephanie Hsu, Amanda Seyfried |
| **Release** | Later in 2026, Netflix |
| **Milestone** | First film fully produced in-house at Netflix Animation Studios |

## The Film: Cinderella, But Make It Chaotic

*Steps* isn’t your grandmother’s Cinderella story. This bold reimagining flips the classic fairy tale on its head by telling the whole thing from the perspective of the infamous stepsisters — and honestly, it sounds like a blast.

![Steps](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bettet.jpg)

The story follows **Lilith** (voiced by Ali Wong), who steals the Fairy Godmother’s magic wand and hijacks the Royal Ball alongside her sister **Margot** (Stephanie Hsu). Their scheme goes spectacularly sideways, accidentally handing the kingdom over to **Priscilla**, a scheming villain who snatches the throne. Now Lilith and Cinderella herself — voiced by **Amanda Seyfried** — must team up, outrun evil henchmen, fight biker trolls, and survive the Screaming Woods just to save the kingdom and, more importantly, their own relationship.

It’s funny, chaotic, action-packed, and emotionally grounded in sisterhood. Basically, everything you’d want from a modern animated film. Stay on top of the latest Netflix releases and everything entertainment at [Technosports](https://technosports.co.in).

## Why Bette Midler as the Fairy Godmother Is Perfect Casting

Forget the sweet, floaty, bibbidi-bobbidi version. Midler’s Fairy Godmother is something far more entertaining — a well-intentioned bumbler with a scheming streak who can’t quite get her magic together. In Midler’s own words, she’s “a little bit of a bumbler and a little bit of a schemer” who comes in with good intentions but delivers gloriously imperfect results.

The irony of Winifred Sanderson — cinema’s most iconic scheming witch — now playing a scheming Fairy Godmother is the kind of full-circle casting that practically writes its own press release. Comedy, chaos, and unmistakable star power: it’s a perfect fit.

## A Star-Studded Production Behind the Scenes

*Steps* is a landmark production for Netflix — it’s the first film ever built entirely within Netflix Animation Studios in-house. It’s being directed by **Alyce Tzue**, a Student Academy Award gold medal winner, and **John Ripa**, who co-directed Disney’s *Raya and the Last Dragon*. Comedy powerhouse **Amy Poehler** is producing through Paper Kite Productions alongside **Jane Hartwell** and **Kim Lessing**.

With that creative team, a scene-stealing cast, and a fresh spin on a timeless story, *Steps* is shaping up to be one of the most exciting animated films of 2026. For more on what’s coming to Netflix and beyond, don’t miss our [full entertainment coverage at Technosports](https://technosports.co.in).

## FAQs

### **Q: Who does Bette Midler voice in Netflix’s *Steps*?**

 She voices the Fairy Godmother — a lovably bumbling, slightly scheming version of the classic character, a far cry from the prim and proper fairy tales we grew up with.

### **Q: When is *Steps* releasing on Netflix?**

  
No exact date has been confirmed yet, but Netflix has announced it will arrive later in 2026, making it one of the most anticipated animated films of the year.