Lego Disney Princess: Villains Unite focuses on Ariel, Tiana, Rapunzel, Moana and Snow White who face off against Gaston and his villain allies in their attempts to take over their kingdoms once again.[2] The special was released on Disney+ on August 25, 2025.[3]
While on her way to the village marketplace, Snow White plans to get other fruits as she is still wary around apples after having previously eaten a poisoned apple. She is shocked upon the sight of Gaston's return where he now has Sir Hiss as his companion as he explains to him how he survived his encounter with Dragon Maleficent. Gaston has formed a team with Jafar, Ursula, and the Evil Queen to defeat the princesses and reclaim the castle from them following his previous defeat.
Snow White returns to the castle and alerts them of Gaston's plan, to which Ariel, Tiana, Moana, and Rapunzel all decide that they will need extra help in saving the day. Upon being told by Snow White that the Evil Queen will not like it if she finds him with Snow White, the Magic Mirror helps them by summoning Cinderella, Aurora, and Belle to join the team.
The princesses learn that Gaston has also called upon a "bog monster". While first frightened, the princesses are reminded to not give into fear by Snow White. The villains get into a disagreement over who will get the castle when the princesses attack and defeat the villains where Snow White gets over her weariness of apples to defeat the Evil Queen. It is then that the "bog monster" shows up, revealed to be Chernabog. His presence scares off the other villains except for Gaston and Sir Hiss. Tiana suggests that Gaston team up with them to save the day, but Chernabog ends up turning him into a pig as Gaston constantly fails to get Chernabog to work with him. Realizing that Chernabog only grows more powerful the stronger the night sky is, the eight princesses create a mock sunrise to turn him into a powerless bat that got dubbed "Chernabat".
Recognizing the damages, everyone helps rebuild the village with additional help from the villagers. Sir Hiss tells Gaston that he likes his new look. The princesses find Aurora sleeping with "Chernabat".
Debra Wilson as Ursula, a sea witch from Atlantica.[4] Wilson reprises her role from Disney Speedstorm and her character was previously voiced by the late Pat Carroll in the previous pre-Disney Speedstorm projects.
Corey Burton as the Magic Mirror, a sentient all-knowing mirror that was originally owned by the Evil Queen.[4]
Additionally, non-speaking appearances of other Disney characters include a Magic Broom and Chernabog from Fantasia, the Evil Queen's raven, Jaq, Gus and Mary from Cinderella, and the forest owl from Sleeping Beauty. Jasmine is mentioned by Jafar where he mentioned that he would've had a witty comment if she was here.
Lego Disney Princess: Villains Unite was announced on July 24, 2025.[5] Animation for the special was done by Atomic Cartoons, replacing Pure Imagination Studios and Zebu Animation Studios from the prior special.[6] The trailer for the special released on August 12, 2025.[7]
Lego Disney Princess: Villains Unite ranked No. 2 on Disney+'s "Top 10" list—a daily updated list of the platform's most-watched titles—on August 28.[9]
Alex Reif of Laughing Place said that Lego Disney Princess: Villains Unite is a lively follow-up to The Castle Quest, bringing friendship, imagination, and Lego magic into another playful adventure. He found that the special expands the world by adding more princesses and villains, with returning voices like Jodi Benson, Anika Noni Rose, Mandy Moore, and Auli’i Cravalho adding authenticity. Reif appreciated the humor of seeing the characters behave in ways different from their original films—like Rapunzel searching for new household items to use as weapons—calling it "all in good fun." He praised the clever cameos, such as the Bog Monster and Sir Hiss from Robin Hood, which give adult Disney fans something extra to enjoy. Reif noted that while the special also showcases new Lego playsets, it ultimately encourages kids to use their creativity, tying in with Disney’s "Create Your World" campaign.[10] Ashley Moulton of Common Sense Media gave Lego Disney Princess: Villains Unite a grade of three out of five stars, noting that while the special includes mild battles with villains and a bog monster, the overall tone remains light and nonthreatening. Moulton appreciated the themes of altruism, teamwork, and courage, observing that the princesses are portrayed as brave, resourceful, and in control of their own destinies, while the villains' selfishness is not rewarded. She also highlighted the special's efforts to modernize classic princesses by giving them more agency and humor, even parodying Gaston's toxic masculinity. However, she pointed out that despite strong gender representation, diversity remains limited, with most princesses portrayed as white and "conventionally attractive."[11]
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