In 2019, Sleeping Beauty was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".

[4] In September 2021, a third Maleficent film was confirmed to be in early development, with Angelina Jolie expected to return.

The film also includes Audrey, Aurora and Phillip's daughter, and Queen Leah also makes a minor appearance.

The film again focuses on Mal, however Maleficent only appears briefly transformed into a lizard (staying in this form in the previous movie).

[7] It featured Mal and Audrey, the daughters of Maleficent and Aurora respectively, with Queen Leah returning in a supporting role.

Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather appear as recurring characters in the American animated television series Sofia the First, as the headmistresses of Royal Prep.

[10] Aurora, Prince Phillip, Flora, Fauna and Merryweather appear as playable characters in the main storyline of the game.