Maleficent's Role in Disney's Descendants Movie Series
Main Character in Descendants
Maleficent, the iconic villain from Disney's "Sleeping Beauty," takes on a new role as one of the main characters in the "Descendants" movie series. She appears as Mal Bertha, also known as Queen Mal, in the films "Descendants," "Descendants 2," and "Descendants 3."
Antagonist in "Sleeping Beauty"
In the original 1959 animated film "Sleeping Beauty," Maleficent is the primary antagonist who curses Princess Aurora to eternal sleep. Her character is known for her dark magic and wicked demeanor.
Protagonist in "Descendants"
In contrast to her role in "Sleeping Beauty," Maleficent undergoes a transformation in the "Descendants" films. She becomes the protagonist and mother to Mal, one of the main characters in the series. Mal and her fellow descendants are the children of iconic Disney villains, and they navigate the challenges of fitting into both the villain and hero worlds.
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