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Maleficent Movie Watch Order in the correct order
How to watch the Maleficent movies in order
Last updated: September 30 2026
Written by: ChronoChris
Disney's Maleficent films reimagine the classic Sleeping Beauty villain as a complex antihero played by Angelina Jolie. With two visually lavish fantasy films, here's the simple order to explore the moors and the kingdoms beyond.
Maleficent flips the story of Sleeping Beauty on its head, telling the fairy tale from the perspective of its most iconic villain. Angelina Jolie stars as the powerful fairy whose heartbreak and betrayal shape her into the horned sorceress of legend, and whose surprising bond with Princess Aurora drives both films. Lush effects and a revisionist take on Disney lore make this a modern fantasy favorite.
π Release Order
With just two films, release order is the natural way to watch, following Maleficent's arc from vengeful curse-caster to fierce protector.
- Maleficent (2014)
- Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)
Story chronology is identical to release order, since the sequel picks up years after the first film with Aurora now ruling and a new conflict brewing between fairies and humans.
π Story Chronology
The timeline flows directly from the first film into the second, so no reordering is needed.
- Maleficent (2014) β the curse and Aurora's childhood
- Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019) β years later, as Aurora prepares to wed
Which Order Should You Choose?
Simply watch them in release order β Maleficent first, then Mistress of Evil. The original film establishes Maleficent's tragic backstory and her evolving relationship with Aurora, which is the emotional core the sequel builds upon. The second film widens the world with new fairy realms and a larger conflict, so having the first film's foundation makes those stakes resonate. It's a quick, satisfying two-film journey perfect for a fantasy movie night.
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