20 Darkest Animated Disney Villain Deaths

Walt Disney Animation created numerous animated movies, many of which have remained relevant despite being decades old. The studio has taken many risks, pushing the boundaries in storytelling and animated visuals.
Some of their films have been very dark, with the grimmest scenes depicting a villain's death. Many of these deaths have left audiences wondering if the films are appropriate for children. Some deaths have been so dark that audiences and even the characters within the film can't help but feel sorry for the villains.
Updated by Jordan Iacobucci on December 20, 2024: Disney may make family movies, but there's nothing family-friendly about its villains' deaths. From horrific demises to fates worse than death, these are some of the darkest endings for Disney villains. This list has been updated to include additional entries and to adhere to Cbr's current formatting guidelines.
Gaston Fell To His Death Beauty and the Beast...
Some of their films have been very dark, with the grimmest scenes depicting a villain's death. Many of these deaths have left audiences wondering if the films are appropriate for children. Some deaths have been so dark that audiences and even the characters within the film can't help but feel sorry for the villains.
Updated by Jordan Iacobucci on December 20, 2024: Disney may make family movies, but there's nothing family-friendly about its villains' deaths. From horrific demises to fates worse than death, these are some of the darkest endings for Disney villains. This list has been updated to include additional entries and to adhere to Cbr's current formatting guidelines.
Gaston Fell To His Death Beauty and the Beast...
- 12/23/2024
- by Jasmine Venegas, Scoot Allan, Michael Colwander, Jordan Iacobucci
- CBR
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