Angelina Jolie is effortlessly chic at the screening of biopic Maria in Westwood after igniting Oscars buzz

Angelina Jolie put on a chic display as she attended a screening of her upcoming film, Maria, in Westwood on Tuesday. 

The Maleficent actress, 49 - who has been promoting the biographical psychological drama film based on opera singer Maria Callas - flashed a friendly wave towards fans upon arriving to the Landmark Theater. 

Maria - which has already generated Oscars buzz following the trailer's release - is slated to drop on Netflix later this year on December 11. 

Jolie donned a long, black coat which was fastened at the front and also opted for a black ensemble underneath. 

Angelia slipped into a pair of open-toed, black platform heels to coincide with the monochromatic color scheme of the look. 

The star's long locks were parted in the middle, and cascaded down past her shoulders in elegant waves. 

Jolie opted for minimal accessories to allow her outfit to be the main focal point, and added a pair of dainty earrings. 

Her makeup was classically done for the special evening, and comprised of a layer of mascara to her lashes while a glossy, nude tint was worn on her lips. 

Angelina held a big smile on her face as she strolled towards the entrance of the theater, and took time to sign autographs for awaiting fans outside. 

Just one day earlier on Monday, the actress made an appearance at another screening of the anticipated movie in Los Angeles - and was mobbed by fans and photographers at the venue. 

Maria was directed by Pablo Larrain - who is behind other projects such as Jackie (2016) and Spencer (2021). 

Along with Jolie, other stars that have been cast in the film include Pierfrancesco Favino, Alba Rohrwacher, Haluk Bilginer and Kodi Smit-McPhee. 

Two months earlier in August, the biopic first premiered during the 81st Venice International Film Festival, where it competed for the Golden Lion. 

The movie will have a limited theatrical release in the United States beginning on November 27 - before dropping on Netflix the following month on December 11. 

The premise of the film is: 'Maria Callas, the world's greatest opera singer, lives the last days of her life in 1970s Paris, as she confronts her identity and life,' per an IMDB synopsis.   

Earlier last week, the official trailer for Maria was released - and quickly ignited Oscars buzz among fans. 

One wrote on X, 'Holy s**t I f**king can't wait to see this movie!!! Seriously I know I'm going to be blown away by Angelina Jolie's performance as Maria. The Oscar is coming for her.' 

Another penned, 'cant even see the trailer due to geo blocking but I want everyone to know that I will be running the angelina jolie oscar campaign.' 

'The Maria trailer is so beautiful. I've seen enough, give Angelina Jolie the Oscar already,' one fan added, while another shared, 'give angelina jolie the oscar already for her interpretation as maria callas!' 

During a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Angelina opened up about portraying Callas and taking singing lessons for the film. 

'It took many months of singing classes. Months of just getting the singing down and then the Italian classes and then the voice and doing all these things like her. You try to be precise,' she explained. 

'I would recommend almost every human being take an opera class. To exist and never have sung with your full body as loud as you could possibly sing...' 

Jolie continued, 'It's something I think we should all feel. It's scary, and it is rarely asked of us. It's rarely asked of us in life to be all that we can be or feel all that we feel.'

Two of her children, Maddox, 23, and Pax, 20 - whom she shares with ex Brad Pitt - also helped out on the production. 

'Mad and Pax were on this one. Doing AD [assistant directing] work. They've done that quite a few times, and I think that's good for them.' 

'Pax tends to do stills and he gets brought in, and [director] Pablo was wonderful and recognized that he was good at it,' she added. 

Angelina also revealed the reason why she decided to step back in front of the camera - and explained that she didn't need to be home as much for her kids. 

'They're a bit older, getting more independent. I'm less needed and so able to go away for different periods of time.'

She added, 'And they're old enough to join me at work. It's a new season in our lives. I'm very excited for them to be coming into their own more and more every day.' 

And over the past weekend on Saturday, Jolie unveiled voluminous curls as she attended the screening of Maria at AFI Fest in Hollywood. 

The actress also donned a silver, satin gown and a dark gray coverup as she walked the red carpet.