This past week, Kris Bowers (The Wild Robot, Bridgerton, GOAT, Green Book, Spider-Noir, Haunted Mansion, The Color Purple, Space Jam: A New Legacy, Dear White People) has been recording his score for the upcoming Netflix original animated film Steps. The movie is directed by Alyce Tzue & John Ripa (Raya and the Last Dragon) and stars Ali Wong, Amanda Seyfried, Stephanie Hsu, Daniel Radcliffe, Nikki Glaser, Young Mazino, Peter Dinklage and Bette Midler. The animated comedy tells the story of a misunderstood young woman who is blamed for hijacking the Royal Ball with a stolen magic wand and – after accidentally turning her sister into a frog – must team up with Cinderella (and a surprisingly dreamy troll) to save the kingdom. Amy Poehler & Kim Lessing (Moxie, Harlem) are producing the project for Paper Kite Productions, alongside Jane Hartwell (The Croods, UglyDoll). Riki Lindhome & Kate Miucci (who were previously announced to contribute song to the film) are among the movie’s executive producers. Bowers is recording his score at Abbey Road Studios in London. Steps will premiere on November 20, 2026 on Netflix and is also expected to receive an awards-qualifying theatrical release.
Bowers also continues to score Netflix’s Bridgerton, which will return for a fifth season.
