[B] Up | Christopher Plummer voiced this fallen explorer whose decades hunting a bird drove him insane. Young Carl once idolized him, making his villainy particularly heartbreaking.
2/20
Man?
[D] Bambi | Never shown onscreen, this hunter represents humanity's threat to nature. Walt Disney considered this unseen antagonist more terrifying than any monster could be.
3/20
Mr. Clayton?
[A] Tarzan | Brian Blessed's booming voice gave this hunter overwhelming presence. His death silhouette hanging from vines pushed boundaries for Disney animation, showing consequences without gore.
4/20
Te KÄ?
[C] Moana | This lava demon turns out to be heartbroken goddess Te Fiti without her heart stone. The twist reframes destruction as pain rather than evil.
5/20
Frollo?
[A] The Hunchback of Notre Dame | This judge's "Hellfire" number remains Disney's darkest villain song about obsession and hypocrisy. Tony Jay's commanding voice performance elevated this complex religious antagonist.
6/20
Scar?
[A] The Lion King | This scheming uncle's name literally describes his facial feature. Jeremy Irons voiced him with theatrical flair, making "Be Prepared" an unforgettable villain song.
7/20
Loki?
[C] Thor | Tom Hiddleston's trickster god fakes deaths, rewrites family history, and schemes for Odin's throne while tossing knives with a smirk.
8/20
AUTO?
[B] WALL-E | This autopilot's red eye homages HAL 9000 from 2001: A Space Odyssey. Following outdated directives for 700 years, he represents blind obedience to programming.
9/20
Erik Killmonger?
[B] Black Panther | Michael B. Jordan's revolutionary cousin challenges T'Challa for Wakanda's throne, planning to arm the oppressed with vibranium weapons.
10/20
Syndrome?
[A] The Incredibles | Once Mr. Incredible's biggest fan Buddy Pine, rejection transformed him into a tech-genius villain. His motto "when everyone's super, no one will be" reveals twisted logic.
11/20
Madame Medusa?
[C] The Rescuers | Obsessed with the Devil's Eye diamond, she kidnaps orphan Penny for treasure hunting. Her pet alligators Brutus and Nero serve as terrifying henchmen.
12/20
Shere Khan?
[A] The Jungle Book | George Sanders gave this Bengal tiger sophisticated menace through his cultured British accent. Unlike book version, Disney's Khan maintains composure until Mowgli threatens him.
13/20
Winifred Sanderson?
[A] Hocus Pocus | Bette Midler's Winifred leads the Sanderson Sisters in Salem, trying to steal children's life force to stay young for eternity.
14/20
Professor Ratigan?
[C] The Great Mouse Detective | Vincent Price's final Disney role, this rat hates being called one despite obviously being a rat. His elaborate death traps showcase theatrical villainy.
15/20
Wicked Queen?
[C] Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | Disney's first feature villain transforms into an old hag selling poisoned apples. Her magic mirror serves as both advisor and eventual betrayer.
16/20
Hopper?
[A] A Bug's Life | Kevin Spacey voiced this grasshopper tyrant who exploits ant colonies through intimidation. His fear of birds becomes his ultimate downfall when meeting a fake one.
17/20
Judge Doom?
[D] Who Framed Roger Rabbit | Christopher Lloyd's Judge Doom hides a toon identity behind a black coat, plotting to erase Toontown with his lethal green "dip."
18/20
Sykes?
[D] Oliver & Company | Robert Loggia voiced this loan shark whose Dobermans Roscoe and DeSoto terrorize New York. His luxurious car becomes the setting for the climactic subway chase.
19/20
Lotso?
[C] Toy Story 3 | This strawberry-scented bear smells sweet but rules Sunnyside Daycare like a prison warden. His backstory about being replaced makes him tragically sympathetic yet irredeemable.
20/20
Mother Gothel?
[D] Tangled | Donna Murphy's Broadway experience enriched this manipulative kidnapper's performance. "Mother Knows Best" showcases passive-aggressive parenting while she literally dims Rapunzel's light.