A few weeks ago, we used AI to reimagine Disney characters based on the year the movie was released, and you all loved it!
Young woman with long wavy red hair and freckled skin.
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I mean, the images were actually pretty cool, if I do say so myself.
So we decided to try it again, but this time with villains, and here are 13 AI-generated Disney villains based on the year the movie was released.
1. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was released on December 21, 1937.
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Here's what the AI imagines the Evil Queen would look like in 1937.
An elegant woman with dramatic makeup and an ornate Victorian-style headpiece and outfit strikes a confident pose.
2. Cinderella was released on March 4, 1950.
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Here's what the AI thinks Lady Tremaine would have looked like in 1950:
An elegant woman with grey curly hair wearing a deep neckline dress, a green necklace and matching earrings.
3. Alice in Wonderland was released on July 26, 1951.
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Here's how the AI guessed what the Queen of Hearts would have looked like in 1951:
Close-up portrait of a woman with curly dark hair wearing a heart print top, looking straight into the camera with a serious expression.
4. Peter Pan was released on February 5, 1953.
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Here's what the AI imagines Captain Hook would look like in 1953:
A man wearing a red hat with a white feather and a prominent moustache is gazing into the distance
5. Sleeping Beauty was released on January 29, 1959.
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Here's what the AI thinks Maleficent would look like in 1959:
Actress Yvonne De Carlo poses for the camera in gothic clothing, dramatic makeup and styled dark hair
6. 101 Dalmatians was released on January 25, 1961.
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Here's what the AI thinks Cruella de Vil would look like in 1961:
The person has short black and white hair and is wearing a chic fur coat, dramatic eye makeup and bright red lipstick.
7. The Little Mermaid was released on November 17, 1989.
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Here's what an AI might imagine Ursula would look like in 1989.
Wynonna Judd paired a leather jacket with layered necklaces and bold makeup
8. Beauty and the Beast was released on November 22, 1991.
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Here's what the AI guesses Gaston would have looked like in 1991:
A long-haired man wearing a button-down shirt looks straight into the camera against a plain background.
9. Aladdin was released on November 25, 1992.
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Here's the AI's guess at what Jafar would look like in 1992:
An older man with a serious expression is looking straight into the camera. He has grey hair, a beard and a collared shirt.
10. Hercules was released on June 13, 1997.
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Here's what an AI might imagine Hades would look like in 1997.
It is unclear who this person is. The man has spiked blue hair, a beard, a leather jacket, and layered necklaces and earrings. He is standing against a plain background.
11. The Emperor's New Groove was released on December 10, 2000.
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Here's what the AI imagines Yzma to look like in the year 2000:
An older woman with deep-set eyes is wearing ornate purple earrings adorned with intricate jewels and a matching lacy top, gazing intently ahead.
12. The Princess and the Frog was released on December 11, 2009.
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Here's what the AI might imagine Dr. Facilier would look like in 2009.
A mustachioed man wearing vintage clothing including a top hat and cravat is smiling warmly at the camera, he is standing against a brick wall.
13. Tangled was finally released on November 24, 2010.
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Here's what the AI thinks Mother Gothel will look like in 2010.
A woman with long curly hair and a serious expression is wearing a loose-fitting dress with a deep V-neck.