Disney movies typically feature likable characters who always do the right thing, such as the princesses and their lovable sidekicks. However, despite their negative characteristics, Disney also makes many unlikeable characters who have grown on fans over the years.
Sidekicks, villains, and even protagonists can all have irritating personality traits that should deter viewers from taking a liking to them. Still, sometimes, especially as fans grow older, those same characters become some of the most beloved
10 Hades Is One Of The Sassiest Villains (Hercules)
Hades is the main antagonist of Hercules. He's the god of the Underworld and the brother of Zeus, who predicts that Zeus's son, Hercules, will get in the way of his quest for power. Hades is so evil that he tries to murder his nephew as a young baby and spends years attempting to thwart him to no avail.
While there's no doubt Hades is a villain, he's also sassy and self-deprecating and delivers many hilarious lines throughout the film. He's become well-loved by Disney fans due to his interactions with Meg and the minions, Pain and Panic, and his explosive temper.
9 Sharpay Evans Isn't In The Wrong (High School Musical)
Sharpay Evans, played by Ashley Tisdale, is portrayed as the villain in the High School Musical films. Sharpay is the rich, spoiled, popular girl of East High, and she and her brother Ryan have starred in every school play since they were in kindergarten. However, the new girl Gabriella comes to school and steals Sharpay's spot in the production.
As fans of the movies grow up, they discover that Sharpay isn't the villain at all. Instead, she's just a girl who's upset that a new student is taking her well-earned lead role and is trying to win it back at all costs. Some fans even aspire to be like Sharpay, with her extravagance, nice clothes, and expensive accessories.
8 Maleficent Is A Woman Scorned (Sleeping Beauty)
Maleficent is the antagonist of Sleeping Beauty, who condemns baby Aurora to death because the king and queen don't invite her to the girl's christening. Consequently, she dooms an entire village, the king and queen, and the young princess, who she proclaims will prick her finger and die before her sixteenth birthday.
Not only is Maleficent incredibly petty, but she can also turn into a giant, fire-breathing dragon, and she has some of the best Disney villain fashion sense. Despite her faults, Maleficent has become one of the most popular villains and has inspired two live-action films, countless merchandise, and features at Disney Parks.
7 Dory Frustrates Marlin On The Hunt For Nemo (Finding Nemo)
Dory, the Pacific blue tang fish, sets off on an adventure across the ocean with Marlin to find his son Nemo. Trapped in a dentist's office in Australia, far away from home, Nemo attempts to formulate an escape back to the ocean.
Dory has short-term memory loss and often frustrates her up-tight friend with her forgetfulness and gets the two into sticky situations. However, she's very lovable and lonely, as she longs for a family to call her own, which she finds in Nemo and Marlin. No matter how much she might irritate others, fans have grown to love her and often regard her as one of the best Pixar characters.
6 Maui Tries To Trick Moana (Moana)
At the start of Moana, Maui seems to be an antagonist, as he traps Moana in a cave and steals her boat when she comes to him for help. However, when she escapes the cave and gets back to the ship, she forces him to help her learn to sail so she can restore the Heart of Te Fiti.
Throughout the movie, the selfish demigod grows on both the audience and Moana alike. The two soon become good friends. He grows kinder, more generous, and genuinely cares about his young friend. Despite his self-centered, arrogant personality, he quickly became one of the film's most beloved characters.
5 Anastasia Gets A Redemption Story In The Third Film (Cinderella)
Anastasia is one of Cinderella's step-sisters who listens to every word her mother, Lady Tremaine, says and revels in the mistreatment of Cinderella. She and her sister, Drizella, often engage in the abuse Cinderella suffers and are as mean to her as their mother.
In Cinderella 3: A Twist In Time, Anastasia steals the Fairy Godmother's wand, and Lady Tremaine turns back time to put Anastasia in Cinderella's place with the prince. Eventually, everything goes awry, and Anastasia learns that everyone, including her step-sister, deserves happiness, and she undoes the spell. Many fans like Anastasia due to her good deeds in the third film.
4 Mater Is Goofy But Lovable (Cars)
Tow Mater is Lightning McQueen's best friend in the Cars franchise. He's a tow truck with a thick accent who often says and does the wrong thing and has a passion for trailer tipping. He's the comedic relief of the film series, always cracking jokes whether he knows it or not.
Others often make fun of him, especially those not from Radiator Springs, and Lightning, the famous racecar, sticks up for him. While some of his personality traits and the things he says can be annoying, fans love him, and he's even more popular among viewers than Lightning himself.
3 Scar Is The Definition Of Jealousy (The Lion King)
In The Lion King, Scar is King Mufasa's brother and Simba's uncle, and he has been jealous of his older brother his whole life. Therefore, Scar wants nothing more than to rule the Pridelands and formulates a plot to kill Mufasa and Simba in a wildebeest accident to take what he believes to be his rightful throne.
Scar is one of the evilest Disney villains, yet fans still adore him. He's extravagant, charming, and sassy. He also has arguably the best villain song of all, not to mention his quick wit and funny jokes. Despite how wicked the lion is, he's still one of the greatest villains.
2 Tinker Bell Is Cute And Spunky (Peter Pan)
Tinker Bell is the adorable, tiny, and sassy fairy sidekick in Peter Pan, who becomes intensely jealous of Wendy and Peter's relationship. She tries to sabotage Wendy and any other girl who comes into Peter's life and is exceptionally hot-tempered. She can die if she doesn't get enough attention, which is how Peter saves her life at the end of the film.
Tinker Bell has become an iconic symbol of the Walt Disney Company, as viewers see her fly across the castle in the opening sequence of most Disney films. Fans love her spunky, feisty personality and self-adoration, and she's grown into a more developed, well-rounded character in her feature film series.
1 Jack Sparrow Is The World's Most Beloved Pirate (Pirates Of The Caribbean)
Captain Jack Sparrow, portrayed by Johnny Depp, is the main character of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, based on the Disneyland ride of the same name. Jack is selfish, crude, and willing to backstab anyone to save himself, even his friends Elizabeth Swan and Will Turner.
As the franchise grows, Jack becomes a more selfless character who cares more about others and sometimes even risks his life to save someone else. The bumbling, rum-loving, clumsy pirate is also extremely funny, charming, and charismatic, making him one of the most beloved live-action characters. Although his characteristics should make him unlikable, most can't deny his wit and charm.