Now we know that rather than pick up with these characters decades later, Maleficent II will take place a few years later and chronicle their unusual relationship as they work together to protect their subjects.
This Maleficent II synopsis doesn’t provide any specifics, but it’s a good start.
As was expected, both Jolie and Fanning are reprising their roles for the sequel, and the latter posted a picture on Instagram of herself with the former, a.k.a. her “mom,” for their first day together on set.
For those who need a refresher on Maleficent’s ending, the movie concluded with Elle Fanning’s Aurora inherited the throne and Angelina Jolie’s Maleficent, in keeping with this more sympathetic portrayal of the character compared to her villainous animated predecessor, was on relatively good terms with the girl.