Evil Disney Characters: Complete List of Iconic Villains

The best Disney villains have captivated audiences for decades, bringing the perfect mix of charm and malice to the silver screen.

From the classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to feature films to Pixar movies, these villains define what it means to be iconic, serving as key antagonists in the Disney universe. 

But what makes a great Disney villain so unforgettable? It's their cunning schemes, memorable lines, and ruthless ambition to get what they want, no matter the cost. 

Today, we'll explore the list of Disney villains that have shaped generations, uncovering their full-fledged moments and discovering why these evil Disney characters remain etched in any hero's fandom. 

Complete List of All Evil Disney Characters

Evil Queen

The original Disney villain, the Evil Queen, stops at nothing to achieve her desires. She tries to kill Snow White using a poisoned apple. She owns the magic mirror from Snow White. (Fun Fact: The Evil Queen was the first Disney villain to appear in a feature-length animated film.) 

Maleficent

This powerful sorceress in the Disney movie Sleeping Beauty curses Princess Aurora into falling into an eternal sleep. Unleash the dark enchantment with this Disney Maleficent Pop Vinyl Figure Maleficent - perfect for collectors and fans!

Scar

Scar murders his brother Mufasa (Simba's father) to take the throne, becoming one of the most despicable animated Disney villains. 

Cruella de Vil

This villain kidnaps puppies with plans to turn them into a fur coat. (Fun Fact: Cruella de Vil's name is inspired by the words "cruel" and "devil," which perfectly captures her wicked personality in 101 Dalmatians!

Jafar

Jafar, a sorcerer in Disney's Aladdin, is the trusted advisor of the Sultan but secretly despises him. He seeks a magic lamp to control a powerful genie and aims to use that power to take over the throne and the world. Jafar has a loyal pet parrot named Iago. 

Gaston

Gaston is a self-absorbed brute who tries to force Belle to marry him in Beauty and the Beast movie. (Fun Fact: Gaston shares blue eyes with the Beast, making him the only Disney villain with matching physical features with a protagonist.)

Captain Hook

He constantly seeks revenge on Peter Pan [1] for feeding his hand to a crocodile. Despite his bad attitude, he has some comedic sense, making the movie interesting. So, why not mimic his look with this Captain Hook Adult Costume for the upcoming Halloween? 

Mother Gothel

She kidnaps Rapunzel to use her magical hair to stay young. (Fun fact: In the film, Mother Gothel is never referred to by her full name; she is called just "Mother" or "Gothel.")

Prince John

Prince John, a lion in Disney's Robin Hood, is King Richard's younger brother. He usurps the throne with help from his assistant, Sir Hiss, but his subjects hate him for cruelly robbing the poor to enrich himself. 

Lady Tremaine

Cinderella’s wicked stepmother who makes her a servant in her own home. (Fun Fact: Lady Tremaine was nominated for AFI's list of the 50 Greatest Villains, alongside the Evil Queen, Stromboli, Maleficent, Cruella De Vil, and Ursula.)

Claude Frollo

Judge Claude Frollo is the main villain in Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame. As a powerful justice minister in Paris, he reluctantly cares for the deformed Quasimodo.

Madam Mim

In Disney's The Sword in the Stone [2], Madam Mim is an evil old witch who enjoys causing misery and believes she's the greatest wizard. However, Madam Mim's magic is matched by her rival, Merlin.

Big Bad Wolf

This classic villain always looks for an opportunity to blow down the three little pigs' houses. (Fun Fact: The Big Bad Wolf is unique among classic Disney characters because he has sons instead of nephews.)

Shere Khan

A fearsome tiger who hates humans and tries to hunt Mowgli. But he didn't succeed despite all his efforts. So, the good ending of the Jungle Book movie is worth celebrating using this Geeki Tikis Disney The Jungle Book Ceramic Mug | Holds 36 Ounces!

Yzma

A power-hungry advisor who plots to kill Emperor Kuzco. (Fun Fact: Unlike most Disney villains, who wear the same outfits throughout their movies, Yzma frequently changes her attire.)

Madame Medusa

Medusa from The Rescuers is greedy and obsessed with diamonds. Her main goal is to get the Devil's Eye, the world's largest diamond, and she pursues it so intensely that she ignores other valuable treasures.

King Richard

Although not outright evil, he allows Prince John to rule in his absence, resulting in chaos. (Fun Fact: In the tale of Robin Hood, Maid Marian is a cousin of King Richard and Prince John.)

Amos Slade

Amos is an old, grumpy man, but he shows a softer side with his two hunting dogs, Chief and Copper.

Kronk

Kronk is the secondary antagonist in Disney's 2000 film The Emperor's New Groove and the main protagonist in the 2005 sequel Kronk's New Groove. 

Yokai (Callaghan)

In Disney's 2014 film Big Hero 6, Yokai becomes a masked supervillain seeking revenge, commanding an army of Microbots.

Edgar Balthazar

He's a loyal butler to wealthy Madame Bonfamille but becomes greedy when he learns she plans to leave her fortune to the Duchess and her kittens instead of him. 

Ursula

In The Little Mermaid, Ursula's powers trick Ariel into giving up her voice in exchange for becoming human. Get this Disney Ursula Adult Costume Wig for the upcoming Halloween parties!

Randall Boggs

In Monsters, Inc., Randall is greedy, ruthless, sneaky, short-tempered, and competitive. He is also selfish and doesn't care about others.

Hopper

Ruthless and violent, Hopper is cunning and sees ants as inferior. His way of speaking to Princess Atta resembles an abusive boyfriend mocking his scared girlfriend. 

Honest John and Gideon

They are con men in the village where Pinocchio and Geppetto live. They are known for tricking people out of their money, but they also get involved in darker activities, like the Pleasure Island operation.

Stromboli

We can say that Stromboli can be the evil counterpart to Geppetto. Both are puppeteers, but while Geppetto loves Pinocchio like a son, Stromboli is abusive and only wants to exploit him for money.

Dr. Facilier

A voodoo magician in The Princess and the Frog who seeks to rule New Orleans with dark magic. (Fun Fact: Facilier was the first Disney animated villain to have his own song since Alameda Slim in 2004’s Home on the Range.)

Lotso Huggin Bear

A deceptive teddy bear who runs a daycare with tyrannical control. He smells like strawberries and once controlled Sunnyside Daycare like a prison warden despite appearing sweet.

Hans

Prince Hans of the Southern Isles can’t inherit the throne, so he plans to marry Princess Anna of Arendelle to take Queen Elsa's throne and become king.

Governor Ratcliffe

The greedy governor who seeks gold at the expense of the Native Americans.

Mor'du

A monstrous bear cursed by his own greed for power.

Queen of Hearts

A ruthless ruler who swiftly decrees death sentences for minor offenses, famously shouting, "Off with his head!" Get a taste of her tyranny with the Geeki Tikis Disney Alice in Wonderland Queen of Hearts Ceramic Mug!

Chick Hicks

He is Lightning McQueen's chief rival, nicknamed "The Runner-Up" because he always loses to The King.

Queen Narissa

Narissa has the best and worst traits of the Evil Queen, Lady Tremaine, Ursula, and Maleficent. She's beautiful, selfish, cruel, vindictive, manipulative, cunning, powerful, and ruthless, using black magic.

Syndrome

A former fan turned villain who seeks to destroy all superheroes. (Fun Fact: Syndrome was the second Pixar antagonist to die, after Hopper in A Bug's Life.)

Percival McLeach

A poacher who kidnaps a boy to find a rare golden eagle. His willingness to kill Cody makes him one of the darkest Disney villains, even more evil than Medusa.

Dawn Bellwether

Bellwether is a small anthropomorphic sheep with big green eyes. She wears red glasses and has her fluffy white wool styled in a pom-pom shape on her head.

Man

An unseen hunter who kills Bambi's mother, symbolizing the cruelty of humans. (Fun Fact: Since his real name is unknown, most animals, including The Great Prince of the Forest, simply call him "Man.")

Kaa

Kaa is a sly Indian rock python who speaks in a soft, captivating tone. He uses this to lure his victims into a dreamlike state or to gain their trust, only to devour them unexpectedly.

Professor Ratigan

A criminal mastermind and archenemy of Basil of Baker Street. (Fun Fact: Ratigan is one of the few Disney villains who falls to his death, along with the Evil Queen and Maleficent.)

The Horned King

The main goal of The Horned King from Disney's 1985 film The Black Cauldron is to find and use the Black Cauldron to raise an army of immortal warriors. 

Evelyn Deavor 

She's the creative force behind her brother Winston's company and his younger sister. So, fight her dark desires in your collection with The Incredibles 2 Mr.Incredible & Jack-Jack Action Figure Pack!

Pete

Pete from Steamboat Willie is a villainous anthropomorphic cat created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks. He is Mickey Mouse's arch-nemesis, usually portrayed as a cigar-smoking thug with a ruthless personality.

Zira

A fierce lioness who seeks revenge against Simba in the Lion King. (Fun Fact: Her name means "hatred" in Swahili, which suits her well as a hateful lioness.)

The Rat

The Rat is the main antagonist in Disney's 1955 film Lady and the Tramp. This silent, predatory rodent constantly chases Aunt Sarah, Jim Dear and Darling’s newborn baby. 

Sid Phillips

Sid takes happiness in destroying toys. (Fun Fact: Sid is the only known human in the Toy Story franchise who realizes that toys are alive.)

King Magnifico

A new villain from Wish [3], who seeks to stop those trying to change their fates. He's a sorcerer-king who can grant wishes and the founder and ruler of the kingdom. Rosas.

Namaari

Namaari is the main antagonist in Raya and the Last Dragon. She is the princess of Fang, the daughter of Chieftess Virana and Raya's former arch-nemesis.

Hades

The fiery god of the Underworld who wants to dethrone Zeus and rule Mount Olympus. So, if you want to add a touch of mischief to your collection, get this Disney Hercules Funko POP | Hades with Chess Board!

Madame Leota

While not a traditional antagonist, her eerie presence and mystical powers make her a memorable figure in Disney's villainous lineup. (Fun Fact: In Phantom Manor, Leota is played and voiced by Oona Lind. She is the only version of Leota to be portrayed by the same actress.)

FAQs

Who is the baddest villain in Disney?

The baddest Disney villains include Jafar, Hades, The Horned King, Scar, and Claude Frollo due to their darkest desires. They will do everything to gain power and wealth. 

Who was Disney's first villain?

Disney's first villain was the Evil Queen, who would do everything in her power to kill Snow White. She was introduced in 1937. 

Who is Disney's scariest villain?

The scariest villains in Disney animated movies include Maleficient, Chernabog, Shan Yu, Scar, and the Evil Queen. 

Who is the most hated Disney villain?

The most hated Disney villain is Claude Frollo from The Hunchback of Notre Dame. [4] He despises anyone different from him. He would also do anything to get everything he desires. 

Who is the most evil girl Disney villain?

The most evil girl Disney villain is Cruella de Vil from One Hundred and One Dalmatians. Her obsession with creating fur coats from Dalmatian puppies showcases her ruthless and sadistic nature. 

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