Years after the events of the first film, a fragile peace is shattered in this dark fantasy adventure when Prince Phillip proposes to Princess Aurora. Angelina Jolie returns as the formidable yet fiercely protective Maleficent, whose world is upended as she reluctantly attends a tense dinner with Aurora’s future in-laws, King John and the cunning Queen Ingrith, played by Michelle Pfeiffer. What begins as a simple familial clash spirals into a monumental conflict that threatens both the human kingdom and the enchanted Moors, forcing Maleficent to confront a legacy of darkness and discover startling truths about her own mysterious origins. As war looms and ancient secrets come to light, Aurora, portrayed by Elle Fanning, finds herself torn between two families, struggling to unite the world she loves. Directed by Joachim Ronning, the film weaves a visually stunning tale of betrayal, identity, and the complex bonds of family, plunging audiences into a breathtaking battle for the future of two realms.