Top 10 Disney Characters That Most Deserve Their Own Movie

Some Disney characters are so full of potential, yet they've been stuck as sidekicks, supporting roles, or just brief appearances in someone else's story. It's time to shine a spotlight on those characters who deserve their own movies.

This list is all about celebrating those hidden gems and fan favorites who have stories waiting to be told. Maybe it's that quirky side character who stole every scene, or a mysterious figure whose backstory is just begging to be explored. Whatever the reason, these characters have sparked enough curiosity to make people say, "Give them their own spotlight already!"

The Top Ten

The Duke of Weselton (Frozen)

The Duke of Weselton is the secondary antagonist of Disney's 2013 animated feature film Frozen. A pompous elderly dignitary with a fear of magic, he is invited to Arendelle for Queen Elsa's coronation. He later seeks to exploit Arendelle's resources and plays a role in turning the public against Elsa... read more

Yeah, he totally needs a movie! He is kind of weird though.
Candace Flynn (Phineas and Ferb)

Candace Gertrude Flynn is a main character in the Disney Channel animated television series Phineas and Ferb. She is voiced by Ashley Tisdale. The character was created and designed by Dan Povenmire and Jeff Swampy Marsh.
Gran Mamare (Ponyo)
Stacy Hirano (Phineas and Ferb)

Stacy Hirano, often nicknamed Stace by her friends, is a recurring secondary character on Disney's animated TV show Phineas and Ferb. She is a close friend of Candace Flynn and often gets caught up in events involving Phineas and Ferb's adventures. Stacy is also known for her witty remarks and easygoing... read more
Isabella Garcia-Shapiro (Phineas and Ferb)

Isabella Garcia-Shapiro is a prominent character in the Disney Channel animated series Phineas and Ferb. She is the cheerful and intelligent leader of the Fireside Girls troop and is known for her unrequited crush on Phineas Flynn. Isabella is also one of the best friends of Phineas and Ferb and often... read more
Edgar Balthazar (The Aristocats)
Honey Lemon (Big Hero 6)

Honey Lemon is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She first appeared in Sunfire and Big Hero 6 #1 in 1998 and is a member of the superhero team Big Hero 6. The character was later adapted into the 2014 Disney animated film Big Hero 6, where she is portrayed... read more

She and Gogo should have a movie together. However, since they're from a team movie about a team, it might not make much sense for only part of the team to have a movie without the rest.

Honey Lemon is so cute. I would totally watch her movie.

She is overrated.
Megara (Hercules)

Meg is a heroine from the Disney movie Hercules. She is the love interest of Hercules, the film's protagonist. Meg once sold her soul to Hades in exchange for her boyfriend's freedom, but he later betrayed her, leaving her heartbroken and guarded.... read more

Please make a movie or TV series about her but have the same animation as the Hercules 1997 movie. I would like to see her in her own film or TV series on Disney+.

I would love to see Meg get her own animated movie, but with the same animation style as Hercules, please.

I love Megara and would love to see her be the lead in a Megara movie or Hercules 2 centered around her.
Zurg (Toy Story 2)

Zurg, also known as Emperor Zurg, is a fictional character from the Toy Story franchise. He is portrayed as the arch-enemy of Buzz Lightyear and appears in several installments, including Toy Story 2 and Lightyear. Zurg is a parody of classic science fiction villains.

Well, it's the best of the mentioned, at least.
Mr. Snoops (The Rescuers)

I would watch this.

The Newcomers

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Rani (Disney Fairies)
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Chernabog (Fantasia)

Chernabog is a Disney villain from the 1940 animated film Fantasia, appearing in the "Night on Bald Mountain" segment. He is portrayed as a powerful demon who rises from a mountain to summon spirits and cause chaos. The character's name is derived from Chernobog, a figure associated with Slavic mythology... read more

The Contenders

Hans (Frozen)

Prince Hans of the Southern Isles, also known as Hans Westergaard, is a fictional character from Walt Disney Animation Studios' 53rd animated film, Frozen, which was released in 2013. He serves as the main antagonist of the film. Despite his charming appearance, Hans reveals a deceptive and ruthless... read more

Thank you for putting this one on the list. I badly wanted to check out Hans's entire past life backstory.

To be fair, I'd totally watch that movie.

I would love a Helsa movie. Hopefully in Frozen 2.
Eugene Fitzherbert (Tangled)

Flynn Rider is a fictional character who appears in Walt Disney Animation Studios' 50th animated feature film, Tangled, and its short film Tangled Ever After. His real name is Eugene Fitzherbert, and he serves as the film's male lead and Rapunzel's romantic interest. The character is voiced by actor... read more

He is so hot! I would watch his movie. The best part is that if it's a backstory movie, he'll be a bad boy.

His movie would be hilarious!
Mushu (Mulan)

The Duke of Weselton is a lame character. Mushu for the win!

That movie would be so funny.

I just love Mushu.
Alistair Krei (Big Hero 6)
Esmeralda (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)

Esméralda, born Agnès, is a fictional character in Victor Hugo's 1831 novel The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. She is a beautiful Romani street dancer in Paris who captures the attention and obsession of several men, including the archdeacon Claude Frollo and the hunchbacked bell-ringer Quasimodo. Her character... read more

Where to begin? She is the first true Disney feminist: strong, brave, kind, smart, and so beautiful. She is one of the best Disney characters ever created. I hate how people think that just because she dances for money, she is a whore. This is not true. She uses her talent to get by, as she can't live a privileged life like the snooty princesses who think finding love is the greatest challenge.
Esmeralda owns her body! She seeks justice for the outcast, all while facing social and racial discrimination, and she is nearly killed for standing up for Quasimodo. Also, she was harassed by Frollo and spat in his face, even though she was about to be killed. She was fighting to what seemed like her end. So brave!
She needs much more recognition and praise. She is wonderful, and Disney has pushed her into the shadows along with the entire movie. It is a fantastic movie and has some of the best music to come from Disney. But no, people only want to see and remember the movies about shallow princesses who only seem to care about their lives and what they want.
Princess Eilonwy (The Black Cauldron)

How about a Black Cauldron sequel and live-action movie?
Princess Amber (Sofia the First)
Alice's Sister (Alice in Wonderland)

I especially needed to know her real, canon, official name too.

I think her name is Margaret.

Alice's older sister.
Mama Odie (The Princess and the Frog)

Sure she's underdeveloped, but I loved her character and think that she deserves her own movie.

From The Princess and the Frog? She was so funny. I would definitely watch it.
Perry the Platypus (Phineas and Ferb)

Perry the Platypus, also known as Agent P or simply Perry, is an anthropomorphic platypus from the animated series Phineas and Ferb. He leads a double life as a secret agent for O.W.C.A. (Organization Without a Cool Acronym). The series originally aired from 2007 to 2015 before returning with a fifth... read more

At least give him his own show!
Iago (Aladdin)

Iago is a fictional character from Walt Disney Pictures' 1992 animated film Aladdin. He also appears in the direct-to-video sequels The Return of Jafar and Aladdin and the King of Thieves. In addition, he is featured in the Aladdin television series.

I honestly would have liked to know what adventures he and Aladdin's dad went on after the last movie.
Gill (Finding Nemo)

They could have made a movie showing the Tank Gang's adventures in the ocean.
Prince Eric (The Little Mermaid)

Prince Eric is a character from the 1989 Disney animated film The Little Mermaid. He is a kind-hearted and courageous prince who falls in love with Ariel, a mermaid princess. By the end of the movie, Eric marries Ariel, helping unite their two worlds.
Captain Phoebus (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
Sarafina (The Lion King)

Sarafina is a minor character in Disney's The Lion King. She is a female lion and the mother of Nala.
Although she has limited screen time, Sarafina is briefly seen interacting with Nala and Sarabi. Her most notable moment in the film is when she responds to Sarabi's question about where Nala... read more