My daughters and I have been waiting for the release of Maleficent Mistress of Evil. We saw the first one, and were really excited for the second one to be released. My family and I love Disney, and since we loved the first Maleficent, we knew this was one that was going to be good too. If you haven’t seen Maleficent Mistress of Evil yet, it was just released today, January 14th! You can grab your own copy now.
BURBANK, Calif. (December 4, 2019) — Ring in the new year with Disney’s most iconic villain: “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” — which soared to No. 1 worldwide opening weekend and earned an A CinemaScore and a 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes — releases on Digital in HD and 4K Ultra HD™ and Movies Anywhere on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, and physically on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ and DVD on Jan. 14, 2020. The thrilling sequel to 2014’s “Maleficent,” starring Angelina Jolie as Maleficent and Elle Fanning as her goddaughter Aurora, arrives home with brand-new bonus features, extended scenes, outtakes and an exclusive extra for Digital consumers.
Bonus features take viewers behind-the-scenes with the all-star cast to explore the making of “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.” Extended scenes reveal how Queen Ingrith (Michelle Pfeiffer) manipulates Aurora into questioning Maleficient and accelerating her wedding plans. Featurettes include interviews with Jolie, who discusses Maleficent’s origins and the cast who portray the Fey, and Fanning, who gushes over Aurora’s fairytale wedding. Filmmakers showcase the visual effects behind the film’s stunning landscapes and the seemingly effortless flight of the Fey. Additional extras include “You Can’t Stop The Girl,” a music video performed by Bebe Rexha, and hilarious outtakes, ranging from uncooperative cats to uncontrollable giggles on set.
Fans who purchase “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” on Digital will gain access to an exclusive extra in which fantasy-film veteran Warwick Davis divulges the backstory for his character, Lickspittle.
Directed by Joachim Rønning, “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” carries on the story of Disney’s most iconic villain. The years have been kind to Maleficent and Aurora. Their relationship, born of heartbreak, revenge and ultimately love, has flourished. Yet hatred between man and the fairies still exists. Aurora’s impending marriage to Prince Philip is cause for celebration as the wedding serves to unite the Kingdom of Ulstead and the neighboring Moors. But, when an unexpected encounter introduces a powerful new alliance, Maleficent and Aurora are pulled apart to opposing sides in a Great War, testing their loyalties and causing them to question whether they can truly be a family.
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” will be packaged and released in several different formats, ensuring each member of your family can enjoy it on a variety of different devices. Viewers can watch the film in Digital 4K Ultra HD, HD and SD, and bring home a physical copy of the film which will be released as an Ultimate Collector’s Edition (4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and Digital Code), a Multi-Screen Edition (Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Code) and a single DVD. A Digital bundle with both “Maleficent” and “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” will be available at preorder.
Bonus features include*:
DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE:
- Lickspittle – Fantasy-film veteran Warwick Davis considers how every aspect of the film’s design inspired his tragic character.
- Extended Scenes
- The Queen Comforts Aurora – Queen Ingrith takes advantage of Aurora’s fragile state to gain her confidence and accelerate the wedding plans.
- Philip and Aurora Dance – Aurora struggles to gain Queen Ingrith’s approval when she realizes how she is viewed among aristocracy.
- Featurettes
- Origins of the Fey – Angelina Jolie discusses Maleficent’s lore, her newly discovered origins, and the diversity of the cast who portray the Fey.
- Aurora’s Wedding – Elle Fanning gushes over Aurora’s fairytale wedding; plus, hear from some special guests as they give their best to the bride and groom.
- If You Had Wings – Get a glimpse of the elaborate visual effects that allow the Fey to take to the skies.
- “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” VFX Reel – Discover how a perfect blend of practical and visual effects were used to create the stunning landscapes in “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.”
- Outtakes – Uncooperative cats, a serious case of the giggles and even the “floss dance” found their way into Ulstead.
- “You Can’t Stop The Girl” – Music video performed by Bebe Rexha
Product SKUs: 4K Ultra HD (4K UHD+Blu-ray+Digital Code), Multi-screen Edition (Blu-ray+DVD+Digital Code), DVD, Digital 4K UHD, HD, SD and On-Demand
Feature Run Time: Approximately 118 minutes
Rating: PG in U.S. (bonus material not rated); PG in C.E.; G in C.F.
Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
Audio:
UHD Blu-ray = English Dolby Atmos; Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese and French 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus; French-Canadian Dolby Digital 5.1; English 2.0 Descriptive Audio
Blu-ray = English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Descriptive Audio
DVD = English, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital; English 2.0 Descriptive Audio
UHD Digital = English Dolby Atmos (some platforms); English, Spanish and French 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital; English Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital (some platforms)
HD Digital = English, Spanish and French 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital; English Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital (some platforms)
SD Digital = English, Spanish and French 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital; English Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital (some platforms)
Languages/Subtitles:
UHD Blu-ray = English SDH, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish, French and French Canadian
Blu-ray = English SDH, French and Spanish
DVD = English SDH, French and Spanish
Digital = English SDH, French and Spanish
Closed Captions: English (DVD and Digital)
In celebration of the release, The Healthy Mouse has created a how-to guide to making your own holiday party crackers, inspired by the film!
In celebration of the release, MultiCultural Maven has created a how-to guide to making your own flower crown, inspired by the film!
In celebration of the release, Geeks Who Eat has created a pie pops recipe inspired by the film!
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It is so great that Disney can embrace this evil princess as much as all the good ones. I have to see this with my niece as soon as it comes out.
If you liked the first one, I’m sure you’ll enjoy this one too!
Oh I haven’t seen this one yet! I’m just wondering if I’ll think it’s appropriate for my kids.
I think it really depends on the kids ages and what they like.
I need to make the firecrakers. Time to start saving tp rolls.
Right! I really loved that idea.
We saw this in the movie theater and loved it. We loved the first one too. Maleficent is a pretty awesome villain.
I’m glad to hear you liked it too.
I just recently watched the first movie. I had no idea what she even was to begin with. I thought the movie was great.
I’m sure you’ll love this one as well then.
I love your beautiful party ideas, especially the fairy crown! Our girls love the fairy theme.
They are not my ideas, but they sure are lovely. I really loved them all too.
We loved Maleficent 2! It was was such a beautiful story. My girls can’t wait to see it again.
I’m glad to hear you liked it too.
We just watched this last week. It is so beautiful to watch. I really love all the costumes.
I’m glad you enjoyed it.
I have not seen this yet but I so want to! I loved the first one, she’s pretty awesome. Thanks for reminding me that I haven’t seen this 😉
You’re welcome. I’m sure you’ll love this one too.
I would love to grab a copy! Love the bonus features!
I always love the bonus features too.
We went to see this in the theater, but I know my kids will want to watch it again. It was such a good movie.
I’m glad to hear you liked it.
What fun! I haven’t seen it yet but I really want to. I’m sure Angelina Jolie makes a wonderful Mistress Of Evil!
She really does!
I haven’t seen either one, but I really want to. Maybe I can watch them both sometime soon.
They are certainly ones to watch.
We keep some of our favorite movies in the car and Maleficent is one of them. I remember my oldest telling me this was coming out. I will need to get this for them to watch.
I’m sure you’ll like it too.
I am so excited to see the sequel. The first one was so amazing; they made a great movie series.
I’m sure you’ll love it then if you loved the first one.
I really love Maleficent 2. A very heartwarming story. And this party idea is really awesome. Who wouldn’t love this!
I’m so glad you loved it too.
Disney is the best ever, I really love this movie same as you that I can’t wait for this part 2 so much-awaited and so excited too.
I really love Disney as well.
I really did like this movie. It should of gotten better reviews!
Glad you liked it!