Disney Shares New Story Details and Concept Art for 'Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After' at Hollywood Studios

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Villains Show concept art

Posted: Saturday January 18, 2025 10:46am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has unveiled new concept art for Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After, the upcoming live show set to debut this summer at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The artwork offers a glimpse into the dramatic and immersive world being brought to life on the Sunset Showcase stage.

Villains Show concept art

The new art showcases the Magic Mirror's mysterious realm, where iconic villains like Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, and Maleficent will take center stage to tell their side of the story. In the finale, the audience will play a role in determining whether these misunderstood villains can win over the crowd.

A team of designers has been working on the show's stage design for nearly two years. The goal is to create an immersive experience complete with thrilling effects, dynamic live musical numbers, and a captivating narrative. According to Disney, the show will strike a perfect balance between drama, humor, and iconic Disney magic.

Stay tuned for more updates as Disney releases additional details and sneak peeks leading up to the show's summer 2025 debut.

Villains Show concept art

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WondersOfLife5 hours ago

Or really bad "twist" villains.

WondersOfLife5 hours ago

It is VERY similar... Super loose plot.

TheMaxRebo1 day ago

Yeah, of late the villains have been more like "generational trauma" (Encanto) etc Though trailers for Elio make it seem like it might be a bit more of a traditional villain

Agent H1 day ago

Well I suppose I could imagine it but it would be terribly out of character IMO. This isn’t villains tonight!

WondersOfLife1 day ago

Yes.

brb10063 days ago

Actually "Stitch! the Movie" (which Dr Hämsterviel debuted in) came out in 2003, a year after the original Lilo & Stitch movie hit theaters. Which launched an animated series and a direct-to-video movie serving as the franchise's Grand Finale. The original DVD release for "Stitch! the Movie" even contained a booklet detailing The Experiments set to appear in the series. Notably a first look at Angel, Stitch's girlfriend.

Agent H3 days ago

I also said they don’t necessarily fit the vibe of the show so the only way they appear is in the mirrors on the side. Can you imagine Hans getting up on stage and singing?

DisneyHead1233 days ago

I don’t have musical training (other than long forgotten piano lessons as a child) so am not sure what the technical terms are here, but I think the clear “marching” element to the clip they released is part of what people are responding to with uncertainty. The spooky vibe is contrasted with the “this is a parade!” vibe which is a little dissonant. Thinking it’s probably just for that one song as all the characters march out though. To me the best vibe, musically, for Villains in the park would be Poor Unfortunate Souls. It’s unmistakably dark but not too dark, and has that campy fun element. Friends On The Other Side is a little darker but another good one. I think songs in those styles would be great for a show like this.

plutofan153 days ago

Looking forward to hearing your version.

LindseyDisney3 days ago

I'm actually excited for this, and for a new show at Hollywood Studios. Though it can't beat the Drew Carey Show; that was the top tier level of entertainment.

WondersOfLife3 days ago

What part of Cruella and Captain Hook scream dark magic? lol I don't know what you're referring to here. They obviously are trying to put every single villain they've ever had as a cameo in there... Even the ones that are hardly "villains." They're just merely small antagonists.

Agent H3 days ago

And that’s amazing as a lilo and stitch fan but the poster in question was talking about villains post 2009 and dr. Hämsterviel was introduced in the 2003 film stitch! The movie. Again I will note most of the villains post 2009 are in the additional mirrors around the room which helps dispel the claim that they’re not in it because “we haven’t had any decent Disney villains since dr. Faciler”