The Complete Disney Villains List 2021: Names and Fun Facts Too

The Hunter (a.k.a. Man)

Though he never actually appears in the film, the hunter who killed Bambi’s mother in the 1942 Disney movie Bambi, could be considered one of the cruelest of all the villains.

Fun Fact

While making the movie Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Disney animators originally planned to reveal Judge Doom as the hunter who killed Bambi’s mother. However, that plot twist never made it into the final version of the movie.

Edgar Balthazar

This greedy butler is the villain in Disney’s 1970 film, The Aristocats. After learning that his rich employer, Madame Bonfamille, intends to leave her fortune to her cat, Duchess, and her kittens instead of him, Edgar is determined to make sure that doesn’t happen.

Fun Fact

Edgar is one of the few Disney villains who doesn’t have his or her own song. In fact, he only sings once, singing Rock-a-Bye Kitties as he drugs the cats’ milk.

Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham

Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham are the dynamic duo of evil in Disney’s 1973 film, Robin Hood. Prince John is the cruel, greedy, and cowardly brother of King Richard and is determined to steal the throne in his absence. The Sheriff of Nottingham is his brutish sidekick who is constantly battling Robin Hood.

Fun Fact

Prince John was purposely not given a mane because animators wanted him to seem childlike and weak next to his brother, King Richard. (The purpose of the lion’s mane is to protect his neck during fights).

Madame Medusa

The villain in Disney’s 1977 film, The Rescuers, Madame Medusa runs a seedy New York City pawn shop in New York City. She’s greedy, completely fixated on diamonds and is obsessed with getting her hands on the Devil’s Eye, the world’s biggest diamond.

Fun Fact

Madame Medusa’s design was partly inspired Cruella de Vil. Later, Madame Medusa was one of the inspirations for Ursula from The Litter Mermaid.

Amos Slade

Amos Slade is the villain in Disney’s 1981 film, The Fox And The Hound. He’s an interesting villain because he isn’t actually evil. He just doesn’t see hunting as a bad thing. While he does become obsessed with Tod the Fox, by the end of the movie he shows remorse for it after the fox saves him from a bear.

Fun Fact

The actor who voiced Amos, Jack Albertson also played Grandpa Joe in the original Willie Wonka And The Chocolate Factory. Another little known fact? Amos Slade was named after a Christian rock band.

Horned King

The Horned King is the villain in the 1985 Disney film, The Black Cauldron. His ultimate goal is to find the cauldron and use its power to set loose the Cauldron Born, an army of immortal warriors.

Fun Fact

The Horned King is one of Disney’s more serious villains. Unlike many other Disney villains, he never cracks a joke in the film and maintains his evil attitude in every situation. He was also the first Disney villain to die in a movie since Malificent.

Professor Ratigan

Professor Ratigan plays the main protagonist in Disney’s 1986 film, The Great Mouse Detective. He sees Basil, the mouse detective, as the primary obstacle in his quest to rule all of mousedom.

Fun Fact

Animators observed Vincent Price as he read his lines and incorporated his exaggerated movements into the animation.

Ursula

Ursula is the main villain in Disney’s 1989 film, The Little Mermaid. This half woman, half octopus villain strikes deals with poor, unfortunate merfolk and takes advantage of their deepest desires to steal their souls.

Fun Fact

In the original draft by Disney animators, Ursula was to be King Triton’s younger sister. Another fun fact? If you look closely at the scroll that Ursula has Ariel sign, you’ll find a hidden Mickey.

Gaston

Gaston is the brawny conceited villain we love to hate in Disney’s 1991 film, Beauty and the Beast as well as the live action remake. Blinded by greed and arrogance, Gaston will stop at nothing to kill the Beast after Belle rejects him for her new friend.

Fun Fact

Gaston doesn’t appear in the original fairy tale that the film was based on. The protagonists in that story were actually Belle’s sisters (who are nowhere to be seen in the film versions).

Oogie Boogie

Oogie Boogie is the Disney movie version of the Boogie Man. A large, walking burlap sack filled with insects, Oogie Boogie is the villain in Disney’s 1993 film, The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Fun Fact

The original plan was for Oogie Boogie to be Dr. Finklestein in disguise. However, it’s said that Tim Burton hated that idea so much that he kicked a hole in the wall and that was the end of that!

Jafar

Jafar is the main antagonist in Disney’s 1992 film, Aladdin. He’s spent his life searching for the all-powerful Genie in the lamp and his dry humor and snarky personality make him one of the most beloved Disney villains.

Fun Fact

Much of Jafar’s design was based on Maleficent, which can be seen in his staff and long, flowing garments.

Scar

Scar is another popular villain that we all love to hate. The main villain in Disney’s 1994 film, The Lion King, he’s the jealous, murderous brother of Mufasa. Staying true to his villainous nature, Scar kills his brother and tries to have his nephew killed in a big to seize power.

Fun Fact

The character of Scar is loosely based on Hamlet’s Claudius. He also killed his brother, the king, in his greed to take over the throne.

Sid Phillips

Sid Phillips is the main villain in the 1995 Disney film, Toy Story. Unlike his neighbor, Andy, who treats his toys with love and care, Sid’s version of “playing” involves torturing his toys. However, once he discovers that the toys are actually alive, he decides to change his ways.

Fun Fact

Sid is the only character in the Toy Story movies that knows the toys are alive.

Judge Claude Frollo

Judge Frollo is the main villain in the 1996 Disney film, The Hunchback Of Notre Dame. A ruthless Parisian justice minister and religious zealot, he is committed to getting rid of all the gypsies, who he considers to be the worst of all sinners.

Fun Fact

Frollo has more time on screen than any other Disney villain, appearing on and off in a third of the movie.

Hades

Hades is the big bad guy in the 1997 Disney film, Hercules. Known for his bad temper and grudge against his brother Zeus, he comes up with a master plan to take over the cosmos.

Fun Fact

Hades’ line “Relax, it’s only half-time” occurs right in the middle of the movie. Also, while recording the scene where Hades is eating worms, James Woods ate a watermelon at the same time for a more authentic sound.

Shan Yu

Shan Yu, the main villain in Disney’s 1998 film, Mulan, is the brutal leader of the Hun army. When the emperor orders the great wall to be built, Shan Yu declares war in the hopes of taking over as ruler.

Fun Fact

Shan Yu was voiced by Jackie Chan in the Chinese version of Mulan.He even made a music video for the song “I’ll Make A Man Out Of You”. Apparently, he’s not only known for his martial arts skills, he’s well known for his singing abilities in Asia too.

Yzma

The evil sorceress Yzma is the villain in Disney’s 2000 film, The Emperor’s New Groove. After being fired as advisor to Emperor Kuzco, she becomes obsessed with killing him to take the throne for herself.

Fun Fact

Turn Yzma upside down and you’ll find a hidden Mickey (her head and earrings).

Randall Boggs

Randall Bogg is the sneaky, snarky villain in Disney*Pixar’s 2001 film, Monsters, Inc. His evil plan is to radically change the scaring industry by using kidnapped children as a source of power.

Fun Fact

One of the backgrounds that Fungus uses to demonstrate Randall’s cloaking ability is the wallpaper of Andy’s bedroom from the first Toy Story movie.

Darla Sherman

Darla Sherman from Finding Nemo may not be your traditional villain but don’t tell that to the fish! She doesn’t really mean any harm but if you’re a fish, it’s probably not the safest bet to be in her care.

Fun Fact

When Darla first walks into her uncle’s office, the music that plays is from the shower scene in the Psycho.

Dr. Facilier

Also known as The Shadow Man, Dr. Facilier is the villain in Disney’s 2009 film, The Princess and the Frog. With friends on “the other side”, this smooth talking witch doctor has big plans to take over the city of New Orleans.

Fun Fact

All the other characters in the movie call Dr. Facilier “The Shadow Man” Only Dr. Facilier calls himself by that name.

Mother Gothel

Mother Gothel is the main villain in Disney’s 2010 film, Tangled. She’s remained young for hundreds of years through a magic golden flower. However, once the flower’s magic is transferred to Rapunzel’s hair, she has to kidnap the young princess in order to keep from growing old.

Fun Fact

Mother Gothel’s physical appearance was inspired by the singer Cher. Her dress in the movie was also designed to resemble costumes from the renaissance era, 400 years earlier from when the movie takes place.

King Candy

King Candy, whose real name is Turbo, is the villain in the 2012 Disney film, Wreck-It Ralph. At one time, he was the most popular character around, due to his hit video game TurboTime. However, he was knocked out of the spotlight by newer games and characters (and none too happy about it!). In a last ditch effort to regain the spotlight, he tries to take over the other games.

Fun Fact

Ever since he voiced the character of King Candy, Alan Tudyk has had a part in every Walt Disney animated feature film (much like John Ratzenberger with Pixar)

Hans

Hans is the villain in Disney’s 2013 film, Frozen. Don’t let his innocent looks fool you…he’s coldhearted and manipulative, as Anna quickly finds out. The youngest of thirteen brothers, Hans plots to rule Arendelle by marrying Anna because he finds her more gullible than Elsa. Fortunately (spoiler alert), his evil plan fails in the end.

Fun Fact

Hans is the only Disney villain who sings a duet with a princess (Love Is An Open Door).