Disney Villains: The Iconic Antagonists of Enchanted Tales

By Silviya Y19 Sep 2023

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Disney Villains: The Iconic Antagonists of Enchanted Tales

Disney villains are iconic characters who often serve as antagonists in Disney animated films. They come in various shapes and forms, each with their unique evilness and motivations. Some of the most famous Disney villains include:

14 Facts About Maleficent (Sleeping Beauty) - Facts.net — **Maleficent** from ‘Sleeping Beauty’ - She is a dark fairy who curses Princess Aurora.

The Surprising Evolution of Cruella De Vil - The New York Times — **Cruella de Vil** from ‘101 Dalmatians’ - She's obsessed with making a fur coat out of Dalmatian puppies.

Ursula | Disney Wiki | Fandom — **Ursula** from ‘The Little Mermaid’ - A sea witch who tricks Ariel into giving up her voice.

Scar the lion on Instagram: “Be prepared! - - - - - - #lionking #lionkingmovie #scar #lionkingscar #notmya… | Lion king pictures, Disney tattoos, Lion king drawings — **Scar** from ‘The Lion King’ - The treacherous brother of Mufasa who seeks to take over the Pride Lands.

Aladdin theory about Jafar will change how you watch the movie — **Jafar** from ‘Aladdin’ - The royal vizier of Agrabah who uses dark magic to try to become the most powerful sorcerer.

Hades | Disney's Hercules Wiki | Fandom — **Hades** from ‘Hercules’ - The god of the underworld with a wicked sense of humour.

My daughter's obsession with Gaston from Beauty and the Beast showed me why he is Disney's best villain. — **Gaston** from ‘Beauty and the Beast’ - The arrogant and narcissistic hunter who seeks to win Belle's affection.

Live-Action Peter Pan Is Coming With Jude Law as Captain Hook, ReportedlyHelloGiggles — **Captain Hook** from ‘Peter Pan’ - The pirate captain who is constantly pursuing Peter Pan.

Queen of Hearts | Disney Wiki | Fandom — **Queen of Hearts** from ‘Alice in Wonderland’ - She is quick to anger and often shouts "Off with their heads!"

Yzma | Disney Wiki | Fandom — **Yzma** from ‘The Emperor's New Groove’ - The power-hungry advisor who tries to turn the emperor into a llama.

Shere Khan (Disney's animated films) | Jungle Book Wiki | Fandom — **Shere Khan** from ‘The Jungle Book’- The fearsome Bengal tiger, embodies the untamed wilderness of the jungle. His presence looms large in Mowgli's journey to find his place in the world.

Gothel | Tangled pictures, Tangled, Tangled mother gothel — **Mother Gothel** from ‘Tangled’- Mother Gothel, with her cunning and manipulative ways, keeps Rapunzel locked in a tower for her magical hair. Her complex relationship with Rapunzel adds depth to the story.

Is the evil queen in Snow White Maleficent? - Quora — **The Evil Queen** from ‘Snow White’- is a quintessential Disney villain, her obsession with beauty and jealousy of Snow White driving her to wicked acts that define the classic tale.

Shrek - Lord Farquaad And Magic Mirror ○ (4/16) - YouTube — **Lord Farquaad** from ‘Shrek’- Lord Farquaad's desire for perfection and his discriminatory views towards fairy tale creatures make him a humourous yet despotic figure in the ‘Shrek’ series.

Why Hans from — **Hans** from ‘Frozen’- Hans, the deceptive prince of the Southern Isles, poses as a charming suitor. His true villainy is revealed as he seeks to seize the throne of Arendelle.

In Cars (2006), Chick Hicks' racing number is 86. 86 is a slang term for getting rid of someone in a forceful way, which is what Chick does when he cheats on — **Chick Hicks** from ‘Cars’- Chick Hicks, the rival race car in ‘Cars’ is willing to do anything to win. His ruthless competitiveness adds an edge to the world of animated cars.

These villains are known for their memorable personalities, wicked plans and the conflicts they create for the beloved Disney heroes and heroines.

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