Cinderella 2021

Movie · 113 min · English · August 30, 2021

Directed by Kay CannonWritten by Kay Cannon

Starring Camila Cabello, Idina Menzel, Minnie Driver, Nicholas Galitzine, Billy Porter

A 2021 American jukebox musical romantic comedy film, Cinderella adapts the classic fairy tale by Charles Perrault. The movie was written and directed by Kay Cannon, and features singer Camila Cabello in her acting debut as the main character. Supporting cast includes Nicholas Galitzine, Idina Menzel, Minnie Driver, Billy Porter, and Pierce Brosnan. This jukebox musical incorporates pop and rock hits along with original songs.

Sony Pictures initiated development in April 2019, planning a musical version of Cinderella, with Cannon assigned to write and direct. The production was handled by James Corden through Fulwell 73, with Leo Pearlman, Jonathan Kadin, and Shannon McIntosh involved. Principal photography commenced in February 2020 at Pinewood Studios but halted in March 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Filming resumed in August 2020 and wrapped up in September.

Cinderella premiered in select theaters and on Amazon Prime Video on September 3, 2021, receiving mixed reviews from critics. It became the most-watched streaming film during its opening weekend, with 1.1 million U.S. households viewing it.