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Disney's 'Stepsisters' Film Explores Cinderella's Siblings' Backstory

3/25/2026

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Disney is developing a film titled Stepsisters that focuses on Cinderella's stepsisters.
Akiva Schaffer, director, will direct, drawing on Chip n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers, and will collaborate with Dan Gregor and Doug Mand, who are adapting Michael Montemayor's script.
Disney Live Action EVP Jessica Virtue oversees the production.
The creative team includes Emmy winners known for Saturday Night Live and aims to explore stepsisters' backstory and their relationship with Cinderella.

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Story summary

Disney is developing a film titled Stepsisters that focuses on Cinderella's stepsisters.
Akiva Schaffer, director, will direct, drawing on Chip n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers, and will collaborate with Dan Gregor and Doug Mand, who are adapting Michael Montemayor's script.
Disney Live Action EVP Jessica Virtue oversees the production.
The creative team includes Emmy winners known for Saturday Night Live and aims to explore stepsisters' backstory and their relationship with Cinderella.