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'Maleficent' crosses USD 600 million worldwide

In 'Maleficent', a new retelling of 'Sleeping Beauty', Jolie plays the revenge-seeking evil fairy

Press Trust of India Los Angeles
Angelina Jolie has scored her career's biggest hit after her live-action fairy tale crossing USD 600 million at the box office.

In 'Maleficent', a new retelling of 'Sleeping Beauty', Jolie plays the revenge-seeking evil fairy.

The film's impressive collection figures come after its five week release.

It's the numer four title of the year so far behind 'X-Men: Days of Future Past', which has earned USD 713.9 million to date, 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' (USD 711.2 million) and 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' (USD 702.7 million), said the Hollywood Reporter.

In North America, the live-action fairy tale has now earned USD 205 million. The film has also done well in Latin America, China and Japan.

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First Published: Jul 03 2014 | 3:47 PM IST

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