Disney Villains Join Fortnite in Massive Item Shop Debut
Maleficent, Cruella de Vil, and Captain Hook have officially arrived in Fortnite, marking a massive milestone in the Epic Games and Disney partnership.
A Wicked Arrival on the Battle Royale Island
The Fortnite Item Shop has officially taken a turn for the dark side. After months of rumors, high-stakes leaks, and intense anticipation, Epic Games has released its first-ever wave of classic Disney Villains. Players can now drop into the battle royale as Maleficent, Captain Hook, or Cruella de Vil, landing just in time for the spooky festivities leading up to Fortnitemares 2026.
This isn’t just another random collaboration. It is a defining moment for Epic Games and Disney. The release shows exactly what their massive multi-year partnership will look like moving forward. Instead of relying solely on Marvel superheroes or Star Wars Jedi, the game is finally embracing the darker side of Disney’s classic animated catalog.
Breaking Down the Villains and Cosmetics
Every character arrives with a distinct look and highly detailed matching gear. Epic Games paid close attention to the small details that made these classic antagonists famous in the first place.
Maleficent
The Mistress of All Evil looks incredibly imposing on the battlefield. She features her signature horned headdress and flowing black and purple robes. Naturally, she also comes with a custom LEGO style for players who prefer survival crafting over battle royale. Her individual pack includes a pickaxe styled after her magic staff and a back bling featuring her loyal raven, Diablo.
Cruella de Vil
Cruella brings high-fashion drama to the chaotic island. She wears her classic oversized fur coat, sporting her iconic half-black, half-white hair. Her glider is a clever nod to her roaring retro coupe, allowing players to land in style. Her harvesting tool is a sleek, heavy-duty cane that fits her aristocratic aesthetic perfectly.
Captain Hook
Captain Hook completes the villainous trio. The elegant pirate captain from Peter Pan is fully rendered with his red coat, feathered hat, and his signature silver hook. His back bling is a miniature version of his pirate ship, the Jolly Roger. He also gets a tick-tock clock pickaxe, a fun reference to the crocodile that haunts his nightmares.
Pricing and Bundle Options
For players looking to add these legendary characters to their lockers, Epic has provided a few different ways to purchase them. You can buy each villain individually or grab them together in a discounted package.
- Individual Outfits: Each character skin costs 1,500 V-Bucks and includes their primary back bling and LEGO style.
- Individual Gear Packs: Matching pickaxes and gliders are sold separately for around 800 V-Bucks each.
- The Disney Villains Bundle: This mega-pack costs 3,800 V-Bucks. It includes all three skins, their back blings, and their custom harvesting tools and gliders.
Buying the bundle saves players a significant amount of V-Bucks compared to purchasing every item separately. It is a smart move for hardcore collectors who want the full set.
The Future of the Epic and Disney Collaboration
This drop is a direct result of Disney’s massive financial investment in Epic Games. Disney spent $1.5 billion to acquire an equity stake in the gaming giant. The ultimate goal is to build an entirely new, persistent digital universe connected directly to Fortnite.
While we have seen Marvel and Star Wars characters dominate the game for years, this marks the first time that classic animated Disney properties are taking center stage like this. It opens the door for other classic franchises to join the roster soon.
With Fortnitemares 2026 on the horizon, the timing of this release could not be better. Players have already started organizing themed lobbies, pitting classic Disney heroes against these newly arrived villains. The island is about to get a whole lot more chaotic.
