Maleficent is a 2014 live-action film produced by Walt Disney Pictures that tells the story from the villain Maleficent's perspective. It was announced in 2010, with pre-production beginning in 2012 and production starting in June 2012. The film had a production budget of $170 million and was filmed in the United Kingdom. Maleficent was a commercial success, grossing $758.5 million worldwide and receiving several award nominations.