Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)
Kernel Score: 81% · 6,408 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Family, Fantasy, Adventure
Released: 2019-10-16
Runtime: 119 minutes
Is Maleficent: Mistress of Evil worth watching?
Depends on your taste. Maleficent and Aurora face a war between fairies and humans. It looks lovely, and Angelina Jolie is good fun, but the plot gets busy and thin. Fans of the first film will probably enjoy it more than anyone.
Watch it if you
- liked the first Maleficent
- enjoy fairy-tale fantasy with big visuals
- want a family film with a dark edge
Skip it if you
- haven't seen the first film
- want a tight, surprising story
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
- Stream: Disney+, YouTube TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies, and dark new forces at play.
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is a PG fantasy adventure sequel with fairy-tale battles and family conflict.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes large-scale fantasy battle sequences and magical combat.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
If you liked Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Maleficent (2014) — 80%: The first film, and the story this sequel continues
- Beauty and the Beast (2017) — 78%: Live-action fairy-tale remake with lavish design
- Tangled (2010) — 87%: Fun, well-made fairy-tale adventure with heart
- The Princess Bride (1987) — 85%: Charming fairy-tale adventure with humour and heart
- Stardust (2007) — 84%: Romantic fantasy with witches, magic and humour
- EverAfter (1998) — 82%: Fresh spin on a familiar fairy tale
Director
Joachim Rønning
Cast
- Angelina Jolie as Maleficent
- Elle Fanning as Princess Aurora
- Harris Dickinson as Prince Phillip
- Michelle Pfeiffer as Queen Ingrith
- Sam Riley as Diaval
- Chiwetel Ejiofor as Conall
- Ed Skrein as Borra
- Robert Lindsay as King John
- David Gyasi as Percival
- Jenn Murray as Gerda
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil FAQ
Is Maleficent: Mistress of Evil worth watching?
Depends on your taste. Maleficent and Aurora face a war between fairies and humans. It looks lovely, and Angelina Jolie is good fun, but the plot gets busy and thin. Fans of the first film will probably enjoy it more than anyone.
Where can I watch Maleficent: Mistress of Evil?
In the US you can stream Maleficent: Mistress of Evil on Disney+ and YouTube TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Maleficent: Mistress of Evil OK for kids?
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is a PG fantasy adventure sequel with fairy-tale battles and family conflict.
What movies are like Maleficent: Mistress of Evil?
If you liked Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, try Maleficent, Beauty and the Beast, Tangled and The Princess Bride.