Villains Who Were Kind of Right
He just wanted to “balance the universe.” Maybe a bit too literally.
Thanos
I volunteer as tribute
I tried so hard and got so far, but in the end, it doesn’t even matter.
In the End by Linkin Park
This turtle’s been kidnapping the same princess since the '80s and still hasn’t realized she’s not into him.
Bowser
An icon for toxic males in relationship
Future
He warned humanity about relying too much on machines — by wiping them out himself.
Ultron (Avengers: Age of Ultron)?
As a child, I yearned for the mines.
A Minecraft Movie (2025)
You were the shadow to my light, did you feel us? Another star, you fade away…
Faded by Alan Walker
Dragon that put you into a legit credit scene and note from developer about growing up
End Dragon
This rapper’s McDonald’s meal caused lines longer than a concert, proving brand deals are the new mixtapes.
Travis Scott
He believed mutants deserved to rule — not hide — and honestly, he had a point.
Magneto (X-Men)
Oh Captain My Captain
Dead Poet Society (1990)
Your skin, oh yeah, your skin, and bones
Turn into something beautiful
And you know, you know I love you so
You know I love you so
Yellow by Coldplay
A scientist’s dream gone wrong, glowing red and whispering promises of endless power in a world of cute animals
Mewtwo
He said, “You only live once,” and accidentally gave every college bro a motto for life.
Drake (“YOLO” / “The Motto”)
He saw the flaws in society and decided to play moral teacher with clown makeup.
Joker (The Dark Knight)
I’m not locked in here with you, you’re locked in here with me
Watchmen (2009)
You see her when you close your eyes
Maybe one day you'll understand why
Everything you touch surely dies
Let Her Go by Passenger
The moon is falling, the clock is ticking, and that creepy mask just laughed.
Majora’s Mask (The Legend of Zelda)
This band came from a Disney show — and somehow outlasted most rock bands.
Jonas Brothers
Took the role of a god and causes chaos, by only punishing criminals
Light Yagami (Death Note)
I'm also just a girl, standing in front of a boy asking him to love her
Notting Hill (1999)
Had to switch up, look at things different, see the bigger picture
Those were the days, hard work forever pays
Now I see you in a better place
See You Again by Wiz Khalifa
He thought losing a war was bad — so he just refused to stay dead and controls zombie.
Zombie Hitler (Zombie Army Trilogy)
He left mid-tour “to live a normal life,” but dropped a solo single three weeks later.
Zayn Malik (One Direction)