🖤 Sister against sister. Darkness vs. destiny. The family secret that could destroy them both. 😈
Angelina Jolie returns as the ultimate dark fairy… but this time, she’s not alone in the shadows.
MALEFICENT 3: The Dark Sister – Trailer 2026 — Megan Fox steps into the fray as the mysterious, fiery sibling who’s been hidden for centuries. Wings clash. Horns ignite. Ancient curses awaken.
After years of fragile peace between humans and the Moors, a long-lost sister emerges with a vendetta that could burn everything Maleficent has built — including her bond with Aurora.
Is this the epic family showdown Disney fans have been craving? Or the betrayal that finally breaks the dark fairy?
The trailer is dropping chills everywhere — watch if you dare, but once the dark sister locks eyes with you… there’s no turning back. 🔥🪽
The Maleficent franchise, Disney’s dark twist on the Sleeping Beauty legend, has fans buzzing once again with speculation about a third installment. Fan-made trailers circulating online under titles like Maleficent 3: The Dark Sister (2025 or 2026) prominently feature Angelina Jolie reprising her iconic role as the horned fairy alongside rumored newcomer Megan Fox as a “dark sister” figure. As of January 2026, Disney has not officially confirmed production details, a release date, or casting beyond Jolie’s involvement, but the persistent online concepts reflect strong audience interest in extending the story.
The series began with Maleficent in 2014, directed by Robert Stromberg and written by Linda Woolverton. Jolie portrayed the titular character as a misunderstood protector of the Moors, betrayed by humans and adopting young Aurora (Elle Fanning) as her own. The film grossed over $758 million worldwide on a $180 million budget, praised for Jolie’s commanding performance and its feminist reimagining of the classic villain. The 2019 sequel, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, directed by Joachim Rønning, expanded the lore by introducing the Dark Fey and Queen Ingrith (Michelle Pfeiffer), earning $491 million despite mixed reviews that noted its ambitious but overcrowded plot.
In December 2023, Jolie confirmed in a Wall Street Journal interview that a third film was in development and that she intended to return as Maleficent. She described the character as an “alter ego” and expressed enthusiasm for continuing the story, though she also hinted at potentially stepping away from acting in the future. Woolverton, who wrote the first film and co-wrote the second, remains attached as screenwriter, with recent updates listing her involvement in pre-production credits. No director has been officially named, though Rønning has been asked about returning without ruling it out.
Plot details for Maleficent 3 remain under wraps, but fan trailers like those titled The Dark Sister, Dark Fae, or The Dark Fairy imagine a narrative centered on a long-lost sibling to Maleficent. These concepts often depict Megan Fox as a fiery, antagonistic “dark sister” — sometimes named Morgana or a similar figure — who challenges Maleficent’s authority and threatens the fragile peace between humans and the fairy realm. Visuals include clashing wings, elemental battles (nature vs. fire), and family betrayals, with Elle Fanning potentially reprising Aurora as a queen navigating the conflict. These trailers, produced by channels specializing in concept edits, blend footage from prior films with new VFX, dramatic narration, and disclaimers noting their unofficial status. Many have amassed hundreds of thousands of views since early 2025.
Megan Fox’s rumored involvement appears to stem purely from fan speculation and these creative trailers. No credible reports confirm her casting, though her dark, edgy persona has led enthusiasts to envision her as a fitting foil to Jolie’s Maleficent. Fox has not publicly commented on the project, and Disney has remained silent on additional cast members. Returning actors from previous entries could include Fanning as Aurora, Sam Riley as Diaval the shapeshifter, Imelda Staunton and Juno Temple as the pixies Knotgrass and Thistlewit, and possibly Harris Dickinson as Prince Phillip (replacing Brenton Thwaites from the first film).
The franchise’s box-office success provides a strong case for continuation. The two films combined grossed nearly $1.25 billion, capitalizing on Jolie’s star power and Disney’s live-action remake strategy. However, recent challenges in the genre — including underperformers like Snow White — have led to cautious pacing for projects like this. Industry sources indicate the script has seen drafts, but no greenlight or filming start has been announced as of early 2026. Some reports suggest Disney is prioritizing established IPs amid a slowdown in live-action fairy-tale adaptations.
Fan enthusiasm persists on platforms like YouTube and social media, where The Dark Sister concepts play on themes of family rivalry, redemption, and power struggles within the Dark Fey. The idea of a sibling antagonist draws loose parallels to Disney lore expansions in other properties, though it diverges from traditional Sleeping Beauty elements. Mistress of Evil ended on a note of tentative harmony, with Maleficent returning to the Moors and promising to attend the christening of Aurora and Philip’s future child — a setup that could naturally lead to generational or familial conflicts in a sequel.
Critics have lauded Jolie’s transformative performance, which turned Maleficent from a straightforward villain into a complex anti-hero driven by maternal love and betrayal. Any third film would likely build on that emotional core while escalating the spectacle with advanced VFX for fairy battles and Moors environments. The inclusion of a “dark sister” could introduce new dynamics, exploring themes of nature vs. nurture or inherited darkness, but it risks overcrowding the narrative if not handled carefully.
Disney has not scheduled a release window, though fan trailers often speculate 2025 or 2026 dates that remain unverified. If development progresses, announcements could come in the coming months, potentially tying into broader Disney fantasy slates. For now, Maleficent 3: The Dark Sister thrives in the realm of viral fan content, keeping the horned fairy’s legacy alive in imaginations.
Jolie’s commitment, combined with the franchise’s proven appeal, suggests potential for another chapter. Whether Megan Fox or any new “dark sister” officially joins remains speculation, but the trailers have successfully reignited excitement for Maleficent’s next adventure — one that could pit sister against sister in a battle for the ages.
