: Instead of a pure villain, the film tells the backstory of Maleficent (played by Angelina Jolie) and the betrayal that hardened her heart .

: If you enjoy this, there is a 2019 sequel titled Maleficent: Mistress of Evil and a third installment currently in development. Pro Tip for Media Players

: Stars Angelina Jolie as the titular character and Elle Fanning as Princess Aurora.

Maleficent is a live-action reimagining of Disney's 1959 classic Sleeping Beauty .