Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

Maleficent 2 is an upcoming live-action film. It is the sequel to the 2014 film Maleficent.

Synopsis
A fantasy adventure that picks up several years after “Maleficent,” in which audiences learned of the events that hardened the heart of Disney’s most notorious villain and drove her to curse a baby Princess Aurora, “Maleficent II” continues to explore the complex relationship between the horned fairy and the soon to be Queen, as they form new alliances and face new adversaries in their struggle to protect the moors and the magical creatures that reside within.

Cast

 * Angelina Jolie as Maleficent
 * Elle Fanning as Aurora
 * Ed Skrein as TBA
 * Michelle Pfeiffer as Queen Ingris
 * Harris Dickinson as Prince Phillip
 * Jenn Murray as TBA

Development
Screenwriter Linda Woolverton is returning to write the sequel with Angelina Jolie to reprise her title role, with Elle Fanning possibly returning to reprise Aurora. Woolverton is the only talent confirmed to return. Joe Roth is also reported to return as the producer.

Joachim Rønning, director of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, is in talks to direct the sequel. Production is set to start April 2018.

Since May, 2018, it has been reported that Chiwetel Ejiofor has been in talks to play an unknown character in the upcoming sequel.

Trivia

 * Harris Dickinson is taking over the role of Prince Phillip from Brenton Thwaites, due to scheduling conflicts, with TV show Titans.