Disneys Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is the sequel to the studio's live-action retelling of Sleeping Beauty, but does it have an after-credits scene? The Mouse House has found success in the last decade by adapting their animated classics to live-action, sometimes with a completely new spin on the story, as was the case with Maleficent. Instead of Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) being the villain in Aurora's (Elle Fanning) story, she became the protagonist and mother figure to the young princess. Now, five years after the first film hit theaters, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil continues the stories of both the titular dark fairy and Princess Aurora.
In Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Aurora gets engaged to Prince Phillip (Harris Dickinson), but when she and Maleficent meet his parents, King John (Robert Lindsay) and Queen Ingrith (Michelle Pfeiffer), a rift is created. The Maleficent: Mistress of Evil trailers have teased another high fantasy adventure in the world of Disney's Sleeping Beauty, with the film's strong female characters at the forefront. However, it remains to be seen if Mistress of Evil will be quite as big of a hit as Maleficent was in 2014.
Now that Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is hitting theaters around the world, audiences may be wondering whether there's anything after the credits. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil does NOT have an after-credits scene, nor anything during the credits. While the credits are always worth watching to get an idea of who was involved in making a film, those watching Maleficent: Mistress of Evil shouldn't expect any credits scenes.
It certainly makes sense the Maleficent sequel wouldn't include a post-credits scene setting up another installment, since nothing is confirmed and it's unclear whether the filmmakers have any ideas for another movie. Some may argue Mistress of Evil wasn't necessarily needed, since the first film wrapped up the story of Sleeping Beauty. As evidenced by the Maleficent: Mistress of Evil reviews, going beyond the fairy tale and telling a new story may not have been as strong in execution as retelling the classic story from a new perspective. Of course, Maleficent reviews were mixed-to-negative as well, but the movie earned $758.5 million at the worldwide box office, so it still proved to be a success.
That said, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil box office projections have been on the low side, indicating there isn't much interest among general audiences in the sequel. So it's likely for the best that the film doesn't include a post-credits scene teasing another movie. Of course, Mistress of Evil could have included a scene that doesn't operate as sequel setup, and is more of a joke or final gag for fun, but the filmmakers and studio decided against it for whatever reason. As a result, all viewers need to know going into Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is to not expect an after-credits scene.
In 2014, moviegoers glimpsed a new side to one of Disney's most famous fairy tales with Maleficent, a live-action re-imagining that saw Angelina Jolie adopting the role of the Mistress of Evil. Only now, as we learned, she wasn't so evil at all. Also starring Elle Fanning, Sharlto Copley, Sam Riley, and Brenton Thwaites, the blockbuster proved to be a huge box office smash, if not a critical darling, spawning 2019's Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, which didn't fare so well. Now that it's been seven years since this movie waved its wand onto silver screens, it's fair to wonder what the Maleficent cast is doing now. Let's find out!
As the once-misunderstood fairy who finally gets her chance to tell her side of the story, Angelina Jolie took on the not-so-evil title character in Maleficent and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. Most notably, the A-list actress won an Oscar for her celebrated supporting turn in Girl, Interrupted, and was Oscar-nominated for Changeling. Other film credits include Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Salt, Wanted, Hackers, Gone in 60 Seconds, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and its sequel, A Mighty Heart, and Alexander.
Additionally, Jolie can be seen in movies like Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, Beyond Borders, and The Bone Collector. Also, the actress can be heard in the Kung Fu Panda movies, Shark Tale, and Beowulf. Furthermore, Jolie wrote, produced, directed, and starred in By the Sea. She wrote, produced, and directed Netflix's First They Killed My Father and In the Land of Blood and Honey and directed and produced Unbroken. Last year, Jolie starred in Come Away.
Outside of acting, Copley co-wrote and co-directed Spoon. Earlier this year, he starred in Ted K. Copley was also heard in Seal Team. Next, the actor will appear in Monkey Man. Copley is also currently filming Beast.
In the role of Knotgrass, the eldest and wisest pixie, Imelda Staunton plays the sternest member of the magical trio in both films. Notably, the actress was Oscar-nominated for her starring turn in Vera Drake, and is well-known for playing Dolores Umbridge in several Harry Potter sequels. Her other notable film credits include Shakespeare in Love, Sense and Sensibility, Much Ado About Nothing, Nanny McPhee, Alice in Wonderland, Chicken Run, Arthur Christmas, Downton Abbey, and the Paddington movies. Next, Staunton is set to star in Downton Abbey: A New Era and The Canterville Ghost.
As Flittle, the third pixie, Lesley Manville plays a cheery, sometimes thoughtless member of the magical trio in Maleficent. Most notably, the actress was Oscar-nominated for her outstanding supporting turn in Phantom Thread. Additionally, Manville gained acclaim and awards recognition for her performance in Another Year. Her other notable film credits include Secrets & Lies, High Hopes, Grown-Ups, Topsy-Turvy, Vera Drake, Mr. Turner, All or Nothing, Ordinary Love, and A Christmas Carol (2009).
Additionally, Manville can also be seen in Romeo & Juliet (2013), A Five Star Life, Ghosts, and Ordinary Love. Most recently, the Academy Award-nominated actress appeared in Misbehaviour and Let Him Go. Next, Manville will soon be seen in Everything I Ever Wanted to Tell My Daughter About Men and Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris.
Away from the tube, Brenton Thwaites starred in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Gods of Egypt, The Signal, The Giver, and Oculus. He can also be seen in Office Uprising (which he also produced), An Interview with God, and A Violent Separation. Most recently, Thwaites appeared in Ghosts of War and I Met a Girl.
Away from film, Kenneth Cranham appeared in El C.I.D., Rules of Engagement, A Sort of Innocence, Heart of High Country, Shine on Harvey Moon, Danger UXB, Coronation Street, Rome, Without Motive, Dickens, The White Princess, Hatton Garden, The Spanish Princess, The Good Karma Princess, and In the Long Run. Most recently, the well-esteemed stage and screen actor starred in Finding Alice.
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