Disney Villains Ranked: Palpatine Leads Evil List, Female Antagonists Ranked

One analysis argues that Emperor Palpatine (Darth Sidious) is the most evil Disney+ villain, citing his galactic domination, manipulation of the Jedi Order and the rise of the Galactic Empire as unparalleled in cruelty and power.

A separate ranking lists the top animated female Disney movie villains, highlighting characters such as Maleficent, Mother Gothel, Yzma, the Queen of Hearts and Cruella de Vil, and explaining the traits that make each memorable and wicked.