The 14 Best Disney Animated Villains of All Time

Wicked queens, scheming viziers, and silky-voiced schemers steal nearly every scene they slither into. Which one reigns supreme?

1

Scar

The scheming lion from The Lion King (1994) who murders his brother Mufasa to claim Pride Rock.

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2

Frollo

The self-righteous judge from The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), arguably Disney darkest and most complex villain.

888pts

3

Maleficent

The self-proclaimed Mistress of All Evil from Sleeping Beauty (1959), whose curse and dragon form define Disney villainy.

652pts

4

Jafar

The power-hungry royal vizier from Aladdin (1992) who seeks the magic lamp for ultimate power.

652pts

5

Yzma

The hilariously over-the-top royal advisor from The Emperor New Groove (2000).

571pts

6

Captain Hook

The theatrical pirate from Peter Pan (1953) whose fear of the crocodile makes him oddly sympathetic.

571pts

7

Gaston

The narcissistic hunter from Beauty and the Beast (1991) who becomes a genuinely dangerous antagonist.

456pts

8

Hades

The fast-talking god of the Underworld from Hercules (1997), voiced with comedic menace by James Woods.

456pts

9

Shan Yu

The ruthless Hun leader from Mulan (1998) who defeats the Imperial Army and invades China.

456pts

10

Mother Gothel

The manipulative enchantress from Tangled (2010) who keeps Rapunzel imprisoned for her magical hair.

456pts

11

Ursula

The scene-stealing sea witch from The Little Mermaid (1989) who trades souls with theatrical menace.

285pts

12

Cruella de Vil

The fur-obsessed fashion villain from One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961) who wants to skin puppies.

285pts

13

Governor Ratcliffe

The greedy British governor from Pocahontas (1995) seeking gold at any cost.

285pts

14

Queen of Hearts

The temperamental playing card queen from Alice in Wonderland (1951) who demands everyone lose their heads.

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