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

3/27/2026

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Disney is developing a live-action film titled Stepsisters about Cinderella's stepsisters Anastasia and Drizella.
Akiva Schaffer (director) directs the film, with Dan Gregor and Doug Mand writing from Michael Montemayor's original script.
The film will explore the sisters' backstory and may reveal a softer side.
The project continues Disney's push to reimagine classics after Lilo & Stitch and Moana.
No casting announcements have been made.

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Story summary

Disney is developing a live-action film titled Stepsisters about Cinderella's stepsisters Anastasia and Drizella.
Akiva Schaffer (director) directs the film, with Dan Gregor and Doug Mand writing from Michael Montemayor's original script.
The film will explore the sisters' backstory and may reveal a softer side.
The project continues Disney's push to reimagine classics after Lilo & Stitch and Moana.
No casting announcements have been made.