Disney Animated Movies: 40+ Strangely Persuasive Fan Theories

Published on 10/14/2021
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Captain Hook Killed Ariel’s Mom

You could argue that this theory is based on two mermaids animated in a similar style, but that would be a downer, wouldn’t it? Instead, we’ll argue that Captain Hook, the antagonist from Peter Pan, is to blame for Ariel’s mother’s death in The Little Mermaid.

Captain Hook Killed Ariel's Mom

Captain Hook Killed Ariel’s Mom

In The Little Mermaid, Ariel’s mother has died, but in Peter Pan, we see a mermaid who looks exactly like her. This has led fans to believe that the mermaid is Athena, King Triton’s deceased wife.

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Scar Didn’t Ruin the Pride Lands

Scar and the hyenas ruin the Pride Lands through overhunting and reckless leadership, which is a central plot point in The Lion King. This theory, on the other hand, claims that what we see is simply the passage of time. Nobody taught these lions about seasons, did they?

Scar Didn't Ruin The Pride Lands

Scar Didn’t Ruin The Pride Lands

On the African savannah, the film begins in a fertile spring and ends in a dry summer (normal). It’s then monsoon season when Simba returns, and the Pride Lands is back to normal. It’s all part of the cycle of life!

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