Walt Disney Pictures announced the film 's development in 2010 , with Joe Roth as producer and Jolie , Don Hahn , and Michael Vieira as executive producers . Principal photography took place between June and October 2012 . The film 's special screening took place in London on May 9 , 2014 , at Kensington Palace . '' Maleficent '' premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on May 28 , 2014 , and was released in the United Kingdom that same day . The film was released in the United States on May 30 , 2014 in the Disney Digital 3D , RealD 3D , and IMAX 3D formats , as well as in conventional theaters . While the film was met with mixed reviews from critics , it earned praise for its visuals , costumes , musical score , and Jolie 's performance . Overall , it was a commercial success , having grossed over $ 758 million worldwide , becoming the fourth-highest-grossing film of 2014 and the highest-grossing film starring Jolie . The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Costume Design at the 87th Academy Awards
87th Academy Awards
87th Academy Awards
Maleficent (film)