Is Maleficent leaving evil behind? The iconic Disney Villian is acting much nicer than usual in a new clip from Disney Television Animation. Let’s take a look.Maleficent Appears in Trailer for Sofia the First: Royal Magic Credit: DisneyMaleficent is making her first appearance in the Disney Jr. series Sofia the First: Royal Magic later this month. The Sleeping Beauty (1959) antagonist will appear alongside her nemesis, Princess Aurora, in the show’s holiday special called “Holiday at Charmswell.”In this seasonal episode, Sofia (Ariel Winter) and Aurora confront Maleficent when she arrives during a festive Wassailia celebration. The episode will feature several new and returning characters, including Sofia’s pet puppy-unicorn, Pepper (Nate Torrence), and her friends: Layla (Mela Pietropaolo), Zane (Kai Harris), and Camila (Aaliyah Magcasi).Credit: DisneyA clip from the episode shows an upset Maleficent arriving at the Wassailia celebration and questioning Sofia and Aurora. She softens after Miss Nettle (Julie Nathanson) apologizes for not initially inviting her to the seasonal festivities.“I don’t know what to say,” Maleficent responds.Craig Gerber, creator and executive producer of Sofia the First: Royal Magic, is excited to introduce an iconic Disney Villain to the series after years of featuring Disney Princesses.Credit: Disney“After years of bringing classic Disney Princesses into Sofia’s world, it was exciting to finally incorporate a classic Disney Villain,” Gerber told The Hollywood Reporter. “Weaving Maleficent into the story of Miss Nettle, a former villain who now runs Sofia’s school, not only made for an entertaining holiday episode but also enabled us to address what seems to be Maleficent’s core reason for her evil ways — not being invited to a party.”The Sofia the First: Royal Magic holiday special, “Holiday at Charmswell,” will premiere on Disney Jr. on Thanksgiving Day, November 26.About Sofia the First: Royal Magic Credit: DisneySofia the First: Royal Magic, a spinoff of the Disney Jr. series Sofia the First, premiered in May. It has since climbed to the top ten in viewership among girls aged two to five, representing a 77% increase in overall watch time from the original series.What do you think about this clip from Sofia the First: Royal Magic? Inside the Magic would love to hear from you in the comments! The post Disney Introduces New Version of Maleficent, Turns ‘Sleeping Beauty’ Villain Good appeared first on Inside the Magic.