Set five years after Maleficent, the film sees the eponymous character face the neighboring kingdom's manipulated perception of herself as a villain, in addition to a subplot of the rise of an endangered, powerful fairy race known as the Dark Fey.

What's the new Maleficent movie about?

Maleficent is a powerful fairy living in the Moors, a magical forest realm bordering a human kingdom. As a young girl, Maleficent meets and falls in love with a human peasant boy named Stefan. On Maleficent's 16th birthday, he gives her what he calls a true love's kiss.

What is the main message of Maleficent?

Maleficent is a movie about how complex good and evil can be. It shows that good people can often follow dark paths because of trauma beyond their control. It highlights the importance of forgiveness, the beauty of friendship and relationships, and the struggle people might have to be decent in a troubled world.