Everyone loves Disney villains. Regardless of how you feel about the movies themselves,
audiences can’t help but fall in love with these devious drawings. But while we love them,
it’s not too common for the characters in the movies to feel the same way. More often than not,
Disney villains have to rely on their troublesome sidekicks for companionship, and even then,
these relationships are…how do we say, less than adequate? But what if things were a little
different? What if Disney villains were able to interact with those from other films? Which ones
would have genuinely great friendships? Join us, as we look at various pairs of villains–both the
obvious and the unlikely–as they make the journey from evil fiends to best friends!
I’m Caleb with WickedBinge, and this is Which Disney Villains Would Be BFFs?
Kicking things off with a pretty obvious pairing, we think Mother Gothel from Tangled
and Snow White’s Evil Queen are two characters that could get along very well. For starters,
the two are alike in a lot of ways. Both are villains obsessed with beauty,
so much so that they have no problem harming others if they see them as something that will
stand in the way of being the most beautiful. The Queen and Gothel would probably find common ground
quickly because of this. We could definitely see them having a chat over their failed plans,
and offering suggestions to the other on how they could have better disposed of their foes. We also
believe that Mother Gothel would be particularly infatuated with the Evil Queen’s proficiency in
magic, observing it as a possible “cure” for her aging. This could potentially cause a rift in
the friendship, but when we’re talking about Disney villains of all people being friends,
we kind of assume things like that are bound to happen! Between their similar stories and desires,
Mother Gothel and the Evil Queen appear to be an easy choice for BFF material,
and the perfect candidates to start this list off!
Next up is one that isn’t just a simple fan theory. This one is actually backed up by
canon…that is, if you count the animated series canon! That’s right, it’s time to talk about
Jafar and Hades! In the Hercules animated series, there was a crossover with Aladdin,
which had its own series running simultaneously. This crossover brought Hades and Jafar together,
and they get along way better than you would think! While a lot of villain team-ups end with
one of them betraying the other, Hades and Jafar work alongside each other until their
inevitable defeat comes around. Hades even offers Jafar a significant place in his future domain,
further showing the surprising strengths of this relationship.
While their relationship might seem strange, there is a lot that they have in common. Both
are power-hungry maniacs who want to rule all who oppose them. Jafar wants to take Agrabah,
while Hades is after Greece. Even in the series do they see these similarities, which is what
helps begin their friendship. Jafar himself wanted godlike power in the first film anyway,
so seeing him side by side with an actual god feels like a natural progression of his character.
The two would probably continue what they did in the series if they continued their friendship;
making attempts at taking out the others nemesis under the belief that they’re better equipped to
do it. Jafar may also gain more powers during his partnership with Hades, which he could very well
use to usurp Hades, but since he didn’t do this in the series, it might be less likely that he’d do
this than you’d think. Overall, when you look at their similar goals, complimentary attitudes, and
crossover appearance together, it’s a no-brainer that these two would be the best of friends!
Taking a trip to lands far and wide is the next duo on our list, Rourke from Atlantis and Clayton
from Tarzan! Yet again, this is a matchup that seems way too obvious to exclude from this list.
With Clayton and Rourke, there’s far more that they have in common than not. In their respective
films, both villains seem like well-mannered and charismatic leaders on an expedition to
foreign territory. However, shortly after their arrival, their true colors begin to appear, both
of which involve a plan to get rid of everyone and everything that makes this place what it is.
The two are also excellent fighters, being skilled at everything from guns to fisticuffs.
Another interesting thing to note is that the two characters also exist relatively close together on
the timeline. While Atlantis takes place sometime in 1914, Tarzan is only a few years before that,
so the idea that the two actually did know each other might be true, so long as you buy into
the idea that every Disney film is canon. If a friendship did form between the two,
we could see them as explorers looking all across the world for uncharted territory.
They could uncover lost artifacts, endangered species, and plenty of other oddities in their
voyages. Of course, it’s unlikely anything good would come out of their expeditions,
but we can at least see them getting along with each other. With how annoyed
both characters were in the films when around others, they would most definitely find solace
in the fact that they are so much alike. So while they might not be Lewis and Clark,
these soldiers would absolutely be some of the most notable explorers of their time!
What’s better than one villainess obsessed with fame? Why, how about two villainesses
obsessed with fame? And when it comes to fame, beauty, and the like, nobody does it better
than Cruella De Vil from 101 Dalmatians and Madame Medusa from The Rescuers! As we said,
these two villains are very much alike in their desire for the superficial. Be it looks or money,
both will do everything in their power to achieve their goals, and they care little for anyone who
gets in the way. Even if that “anyone” is a dog or a child! Cruella and Medusa’s relationship
would likely come in the form of both villains showing the other their hobbies. Imagine Madame
Medusa wearing one of Cruella’s furs, or Medusa showing Cruella the allure of rare diamonds! They
would also get along via their common ground of having some rather lackluster lackeys,
a subject that would no doubt be a great source of laughs for the two. The only thing we think
might be cause for concern in regards to their relationship relates to Medusa’s two crocodiles:
Brutus and Nero. While Medusa loves them, Cruella may detest them, or even see them as more fodder
for her coats. That could give Medusa pause, but considering how hungry she is for fortune,
as well as the fact that the crocodiles didn’t particularly seem to care for her,
she may very well let it slide. Regardless, if there was ever a pair of Disney villains that
seemed like they were made to compliment each other, it would be these two!
It’s time for a hunt! Next, we think Percival C. McLeach of The Rescuers Down Under and
Beauty and the Beast’s Gaston would make a great pair! Like a few others on this list,
the friendship formed here would come as a result of their shared professions. Both are hunters,
and they are pretty egotistical ones at that. They both think of themselves as big shots,
and look down on everyone else as inferior beings. We could see the two going on plenty
of adventures, hunting everything from the usual prey to endangered species. However,
we could also see some strain happening in their relationship, and what could that strain come
from other than Gaston’s giant ego? Yes, while McLeach might be egotistical, his ego is nowhere
near as bad as Gaston’s. Gaston hunts only to prove that he is the manliest man alive,
while Percival does it for fame and fortune. These differing motives could cause the two to clash,
but we also believe it could help strengthen their partnership. While Gaston’s head is up
in the clouds, McLeach is more levelheaded, which would help bring him down a bit. That
could potentially make Gaston a far more focused and dangerous hunter than he ever was in the film.
A friendship between Gaston and McLeach might have its awkward moments and conflicts, but
with some help, we think they have what it takes to become the most skilled hunters in the field!
While most of the friendships we’ve analyzed today seem like relatively obvious picks, how about we
do one that’s a bit stranger? If strange is what you desire, look no further than Scar from The
Lion King and King Candy from Wreck-It Ralph! Yes, it’s definitely a strange matchup, but as we delve
into it, we think you will agree with us in due time! Both Scar and King Candy, otherwise known
as Turbo, are obsessed with power. They will even take over land ruled by others to satisfy this
thirst. In Turbo’s case, he rewrites the code to Sugar Rush, making himself its new ruler and
leaving Vanellope as little more than a glitch. In the case of Scar, he takes over the Pride Lands
after dispatching its king, his brother Mufasa. We could easily see the two becoming friends over
their desire for power, pondering over ways and means to take over other areas. The two are also
great at deception. Scar manipulated pretty much everyone into thinking he had nothing to do with
Mufasa’s death, while King Candy made sure nobody remembered Vanellope as the true ruler. This could
lead one of the two into trying to usurp the other, but we still think they would remain
on friendly terms, at least for a time. Remember, Scar is a lion! If we were in King Candy’s shoes,
we probably wouldn’t be in a rush to mess with him! Speaking of which, Scar’s more menacing
demeanor could even serve to strengthen Turbo’s own rule. While King Candy tried to look like
a charming leader, Scar’s lack of care for others would ensure that Sugar Rush would belong to them
and them alone. That could cause the two to butt heads, but since King Candy is merely putting
on a facade, we believe he would absolutely go along with Scar’s methods. In conclusion, while
lions and candy might not seem like they’d go well together, when you look at their similarities and
how they could benefit the other, these are two rulers that would have a truly historic reign!
Last but certainly not least, let’s talk about two witches! Who else could we be
discussing other than Ursula and the mad Madam Mim? Like others we’ve covered today,
these two have some pretty apparent similarities that would benefit a friendship. Both are witches
who have great skills at using magic, but are not so great at keeping their word. However,
unlike some of the other BFFs we have looked at, we actually think there would be little friction
between Mim and Ursula! There are a lot of interesting ways we think their relationship could
go. The two could share spells and tricks, helping the other achieve whatever goals they are working
toward. They could get into wizard duels, with both participants trying to find ways to cheat
that the other would not expect. And, of course, they could aid each other in their evil plots,
finding and formulating ways to make sure their plans would come to fruition. We think Ursula
would particularly love to learn about Mim’s shapeshifting powers, which would’ve definitely
been of use in The Little Mermaid movie! While these villains may have failed independently,
together they would be unstoppable! So long as Mim is okay going underwater, that is!
But let us know in the comment section if you agree with our
list. And tell us what we should cover next. Remember to hit that notification
bell and binge more of our videos. But most importantly, stay wicked.