Imagining Disney Villains As Main Protagonists
They deserve their own shows
A 28-year-old woman refused to play the “main character” role in her Disney marathon, and the whole vibe flipped. Instead of cheering for the heroes, she started rooting for the villains, one scene at a time, like they were the ones carrying the plot on their backs.
She kicked things off with Hades, then jumped to Scar, the brother-turned-usurper who turns envy into a full-blown throne scheme. From there, she got distracted by Ursula’s deal-making theatrics, Cruella de Vil’s greedy obsession with Dalmatian fur, and Captain Hook’s petty revenge spiral over a crocodile incident that cost him his hand. The list only gets messier with Queen of Hearts, Maleficent’s christening grudge, and the chaos of Jafar, Facilier, and Claude Frollo.
By the time she hits Maleficent’s “not invited” moment, she realizes the complication is the point.
Hades
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Scar, the antagonist in "The Lion King," is a crafty villain motivated by envy of his brother Mufasa's kingship. He resorts to treachery to claim the throne, highlighting themes of betrayal and the corrupting nature of power.
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Ursula in "The Little Mermaid" embodies a flamboyant, larger-than-life villain with a penchant for control and manipulation. Her character highlights themes of deception and the perils of striking deals with dark forces, contributing a theatrical flair to her wickedness.
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Cruella De Vil
Cruella de Vil, infamous for coveting Dalmatian puppy fur coats in "101 Dalmatians," embodies greed and vanity, serving as a stark warning against unchecked materialism and disregard for life.
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Captain Hook
Captain Hook, a Disney villain in "Peter Pan," seeks revenge on Peter Pan due to his fear of the crocodile that took his hand. His obsession highlights the dangers of holding onto grudges.
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Queen Of Hearts
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It also echoes the AITA dispute where someone asked their partner to choose between them and a pet snake.
Maleficent
Maleficent, a prominent Disney villain from "Sleeping Beauty," stands out for her envy and vengeful nature after not being invited to Princess Aurora's christening. Her story highlights the dangers of harboring grudges and the destructive force of uncontrolled anger.
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Shan Yu
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Jafar
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Facilier
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Claude Frollo
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The second she clocks Scar plotting his betrayal behind Mufasa’s shadow, she stops treating “bad” like a costume and starts treating it like a motive.
Then Ursula swoops in with her control and manipulation, and suddenly the “deal” feels less like romance and more like a trap with glitter.
When Cruella de Vil starts coveting Dalmatian puppy fur coats, the greed is so loud it drowns out every heroic soundtrack.
And once Captain Hook fixates on revenge after that crocodile took his hand, the whole marathon turns into a study of grudges that never quit.
In a world where heroes are usually the main focus, it's easy to forget about the coolness of the bad guys. However, the artist 'J' helps us see that there is something interesting about villains too.
Next time you watch a Disney movie, take a moment to appreciate how cool these bad characters can be, especially when 'J' gives them a makeover. Remember, being a little bad can sometimes be fun!
The villains don’t just steal the spotlight, they steal the entire story.
Wait, did you really have to choose between your cross-country road trip and your friend’s cat? Read the AITJ case.
