Disney Villains Arrive in Fortnite for Fortnitemares 2026
Disney’s most iconic villains—Maleficent, Cruella de Vil, and Captain Hook—have officially joined the Fortnite Item Shop for Fortnitemares 2026.
Disney’s Most Famous Bad Guys Invade the Island
Fortnite’s spookiest season is finally here, and it has got a pretty wicked Disney twist. To kick off Fortnitemares 2026, Epic Games just dropped three of Disney’s most iconic villains directly into the Item Shop. Starting today, players can run around the island causing chaos as Maleficent, Cruella de Vil, and Captain Hook.
The highly anticipated crossover went live with the latest shop reset, immediately sending the gaming community into a frenzy. It is a massive start to the game’s annual Halloween celebrations, perfectly blending classic animated nostalgia with the chaotic fun of the battle royale.
A Closer Look at the Villains
Each of the three characters brings their own unique style to the battlefield. Epic Games did not hold back on the details. The designs stay incredibly true to their original animated appearances while fitting right into Fortnite’s signature art style.
- Maleficent: The Mistress of All Evil dominates the shop. Her skin features her iconic black and purple robes, complete with her imposing horned headpiece. For her back bling, players get Diablo, her loyal raven. Her harvesting tool is her magical staff, which glows with an eerie green light when swung.
- Cruella de Vil: High fashion meets high stakes. Cruella struts onto the island in her classic oversized fur coat, sporting her signature half-black, half-white hairstyle. Her pickaxe is a stylized, weaponized microphone stand, capturing her flair for the dramatic. She also comes with a fashionable haute couture backpack as her back bling.
- Captain Hook: The elegant but quick-tempered pirate captain from Peter Pan is ready for a fight. He sports his iconic crimson coat, large feathered hat, and a gold-trimmed rapier. His hook is integrated beautifully, and players can even use his ticking clock crocodile as a quirky back bling.
The Growing Epic Games and Disney Partnership
This drop is not just a random spooky event. It is another major milestone in the ongoing partnership between Epic Games and Disney. Following Disney’s staggering $1.5 billion investment in Epic back in 2024, the two entertainment giants have been steadily merging their worlds.
We have already seen Star Wars, Marvel, and even Pixar characters make their way onto the battle bus. Bringing classic Disney animation villains into Fortnitemares shows that no corner of the Disney archive is off-limits. It also sets a high bar for what players can expect from future collaborations, especially with a rumored permanent Disney universe inside Fortnite currently in development.
Pricing, Bundles, and Fortnitemares 2026
If you want to grab these skins, you will need to part with some V-Bucks. As with most major crossovers, Epic is offering these items both individually and as a heavily discounted bundle.
Individual outfits cost 1,500 V-Bucks each, which includes the character skin and their respective back bling. If you want the full set—including all three villains, their pickaxes, and exclusive emotes—the Disney Villains Bundle is available for 3,500 V-Bucks. It is a solid deal if you want to collect everything.
The arrival of these villains is just the tip of the iceberg for Fortnitemares 2026. Players can expect the usual map overhauls, spooky decorations, and the return of classic Halloween weapons like the Pumpkin Launcher and Wood Stake Shotgun. Epic Games has teased even more surprises as the month-long event continues, but for now, the Disney Villains are stealing the show.
