Cinderella Story Collection

The Cinderella Story Collection is a six-film series that began in 2004 with the original film, A Cinderella Story. Directed by Mark Rosman and starring Hilary Duff, the initial installment modernizes the classic Cinderella story, focusing on the connection between two online pen pals who plan to meet at a high school Halloween dance. The collection continued with five direct-to-video sequels released between 2008 and 2021. While each film utilizes themes and situations inspired by the original, the sequels feature distinct storylines and characters, diverging from the narrative of the first movie. A recurring element throughout the series includes musical, dance, and holiday themes, adapting the Cinderella narrative to contemporary settings. The total runtime of the collection spans 558 minutes, with a reported budget of $24 million and revenue of $70 million. The films within the collection have a combined runtime of approximately 95 to 100 minutes each. The series’ cumulative IMDb ratings range from 5.3 to 6.0. The collection spans a period of 17 years, from its initial release in 2004 through 2021.