Who is Mal in Descendants 3?

Teen daughter of Maleficent, leader of the VKs, seeks acceptance in Auradon

What are Mal's abilities?

Mal's abilities include dark magic, leadership, strategic planning, combat skills, empathy.

Mal has 9 mapped relationships in Descendants 3. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Mal — Romantic Boyfriend — Ben (Mitchell Hope)
Ben proposes to Mal and she accepts, establishing their engaged status.
Mal — Conflict Arch Enemy — Audrey (Sarah Jeffery)
Audrey steals magical items, curses Mal into an old woman, and attacks her directly.
Mal — Alliance Rival Turned Ally — Uma (China Anne McClain)
They vie for VK leadership but eventually work together to defeat Audrey.
Mal — Family Father — Hades (Cheyenne Jackson)
Hades is revealed to be Mal's absentee father who reluctantly gives her the ember.
Mal — Social Best Friend — Evie (Sofia Carson)
Evie travels with Mal throughout the film and confronts her about lying before they reconcile.
Mal — Social Teammate — Jay (Booboo Stewart)
Jay is part of the core group visiting the Isle and returns to Auradon with Mal.
Mal — Social Teammate — Carlos (Cameron Boyce)
Carlos accompanies Mal on the quest and helps calm Ben in his beast form.
Mal — Alliance Guide — Celia (Jadah Marie)
Celia leads Mal into Hades' lair and later drops the ember in water after a disagreement.
Mal — Professional Advisor — Fairy Godmother (Melanie Paxson)
The Fairy Godmother approves Mal's plan to replace the barrier with a bridge.