In Maleficent 3: Dark Fae, Angelina Jolie returns as the powerful Maleficent, and Elle Fanning is back as Aurora, who is now the Queen of the Moors. This installment explores more about Maleficent’s background as a Dark Fae and introduces a new, dangerous threat to both the fairy realm and the human world.
The teaser trailer starts with a breathtaking view of the Moors, a place enjoying peace and prosperity. Maleficent and Aurora are shown on a cliff, looking out over the enchanting landscape. Aurora mentions the fragile harmony they’ve built with humans, but Maleficent remains cautious, still wary of human intentions. “Peace is fragile,” she cautions, her tone starkly different from Aurora’s optimistic perspective.
This tranquility is quickly disrupted by the emergence of an ancient enemy: Kael, an exiled Dark Fae king (played by an unnamed actor). Kael is first seen in a menacing silhouette, having returned from the lost lands beyond the Moors. He seeks vengeance and aims to regain his power over the Fae. His arrival brings turmoil, with glimpses of his dark magic transforming the beautiful Moors into a desolate wasteland.