Maleficent, a vengeful fairy, curses an infant princess out of anger. However, she soon realizes that the child has the ability to bring peace to their troubled land. Maleficent embarks on a journey of redemption as she tries to undo the curse and protect the princess.
Maleficent and Aurora question their family ties as they face impending nuptials, unexpected allies, and dark new forces at play. Aurora's mother-in-law plots to destroy the magical creatures in the kingdom. Maleficent discovers a hidden society of fairies and harnesses her phoenix power to protect her loved ones. In a final battle, Maleficent saves Aurora and the kingdom from the evil queen's plans. The film ends with Maleficent flying away with the fairies.