12 Disney Direct-To-Video Sequels Moments That Alter The Original Films

Disney has long been known for its direct-to-video sequels. From Cinderella, and Lion King to Frozen, they all have their new sequels. And they tend to draw attention thanks to the success of the original part.
Be that as it may, Disney’s direct-to-video sequels are “hit or miss”. They may float the boat of fans with their interesting stories. But they may also suffer under the lash as the continued narrative may destroy the feeling about the original one. In fact, most viewers tend to compare the original and sequel parts and realize that the original ones are still the best.
It seems that the sequel parts tend to be so different from the original one, spoiling the feeling of the previous one. Many direct-to-video sequels moments even completely alter the original version. For example, Iago from Aladdin is the heel character in the original part, yet turns his face in the sequels. Although viewers may feel happy about that, others seem not able to accept the change in this character.
In this post, we highlight 12 Disney famous direct-to-video sequels moments that change the original films. Scroll down to check them out, and share with us your opinion. Will you love the change or that make you hope you hadn’t seen that?

#1 Ariel Changes Back Into A Mermaid - The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea (2000)

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The Uno reverse card is used by The Little Mermaid II. Whereas Ariel is dissatisfied with her underwater life in the kingdom of Atlantica in the first film, her and Eric's "fish out of water" daughter, Melody, yearns for another life - life under the sea in the second.
Unfortunately, for some reason, Ariel has severed all contact with her mermaid family and is adamantly opposed to introducing Melody to their way of life. Melody has no idea mermaids exist until Ursula's sister, the malevolent sea witch Morgana, appears and offers her yet another magical deal with fine print.

#2 Simba Discriminates - ‘The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride’ (1998)

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The Lion King looks lovely in monochrome. Simba and Mufasa are good. The scar is the heel character. The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, its immediate sequel, cannot be comparable. Kiara, the daughter of King Simba and Queen Nala, who has had enough of her father's strict parenting, is where the movie picks up. Simba banished every one who backed Scar to the Outlands after the events of the first movie. Zira, the leader of these "Outsiders," is convinced that her son Kovu will one-day rule Pride Rock.
Kiara and Kovu experience a love tale similar to that of Simba and Nala. Kovu is an outsider and resembles Scar, thus Simba restricts their relationship because of this. Thankfully, Rafiki, Disney's Yoda before acquiring Star Wars, is still useful in The Lion King II.

#3 Aladdin's Father Is Revealed To Be Alive - Aladdin and the King of Thieves (1996)

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In the first Aladdin movie, the title character is introduced as a charming street rat who is also an orphan (Disney likes its orphans) and whose parents are presumably dead. Then, after meeting Jasmine and Genie, he writes the "rags to riches" tale about how neither of these things defines you.
After a few movies, we learn that Cassim, who some online users like to refer to as "Aladdin's hot dad," is actually still alive. Furthermore, he is the so-called "King" of the Forty Thieves, a group that attempted to steal a certain item of wealth at Aladdin and Princess Jasmine's wedding.

#4 Mushu Breaks Up Mulan And Shang - Mulan II (2004)

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The main character of Mulan battles northern invaders in China while dressing as a man to save her father from having to join the Imperial Army. More so than a Shang-centered love interest, Mulan is about that journey. Having said that, the sequel focuses more on the latter and has characters that are virtually new yet have the same names and appearances.
Mulan, a hopeless romantic, and the tyrannical Shang become engaged and frequently quarrel. In addition, Mushu separates them since he is furious about not being Mulan's guardian once she marries Shang. Although Mulan's individuality has been lost and Mushu hasn't learned anything from the first movie, at least the songs are fantastic.

#5 Iago Is A Good Guy - 'The Return of Jafar' (1994)

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The main enemy of Aladdin, Jafar, is accompanied by Iago, a noisy, caustic, and extremely irate parrot. The Return of Jafar has this cash-hungry bird as its major character. Iago, who is initially released from Jafar's lamp because he is tired of the brutal treatment, decides not to free Jafar.
Iago believes that he is the one who devises all of the plans. He decides to go it alone as a result, which creates a redemptive character arc and places him in the same category as the heroes of the other movies and TV shows. No one is hopeless—Jafar is the exception.

#6 Rafiki Teaches Timon And Pumbaa About 'Hakuna Matata' - 'The Lion King 1 1/2'

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By employing the framing device of Timon and Pumbaa watching the movie and relaying their perspective, The Lion King 1 1/2 retells the story of the previous movie, giving the spectator a ton of new information.
The movie provides some context for the meerkat and warthog, as well as a mic-drop-worthy revelation: Rafiki's wise words are what inspired Timon, Pumbaa, and Simba's personal hymn and theme song, "Hakuna Matata," which means "no worries" in Swahili. Actually, this doesn't surprise us at all.

#7 Quasimodo Has No Self-Confidence - The Hunchback of Notre Dame II (2002)

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Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame, which was inspired by Victor Hugo's Gothic book, follows the disfigured bell-ringer of the Notre Dame Cathedral as he learns to leave his tower and integrate into society. Despite saving Esmeralda but failing to win her over, Quasimodo emerges from the first movie as a hero who is admired by others and, more significantly, by himself.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame II robs Quasimodo of his self-assurance, erasing his character development. In this rom-com that completely undermines the message of the original movie (even if it believes it's accomplishing the opposite with a love interest who's "too pretty"), it's a wonder that he isn't still hiding out with his gargoyles.

#8 The Glass Slipper Fits Anastasia Instead - Cinderella III (2007)

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Everything we know about Cinderella is altered by Cinderella III. In the movie, Anastasia is the one who wears the famed glass slipper after Cinderella's stepsisters steal the Fairy Godmother's magic wand and use it to travel through time. (As a side note, that wand is so powerful it could pass for Thanos' Fully-loaded Infinity Gauntlet.)
Prince Charming temporarily gives in to the circumstances surrounding the slipper, while being almost confident that Anastasia is not his only true love. When he starts to lose faith in the slipper law, Lady Tremaine/Wicked Stepmother uses the Infinity Wand to transform Anastasia into Cinderella. True love can still not be defeated by it, though. Once Anastasia realizes the folly of her actions, the story has a happy conclusion in which Cinderella and Prince Charming marry, and Anastasia extinguishes the evil stepsister's reputation.

#9 Bambi And His Father - Bambi II (2006)

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Although the so-called Great Prince of the Forest, Bambi's father, appears in the first movie, one could undoubtedly argue that he is a deadbeat parent. This claim is refuted in Bambi II.
The midquel, which takes place right after Bambi's mother dies, describes how Bambi and his father become closer when the latter becomes a young buck, demonstrating how more involved the Great Prince of the Forest is. Even so, that just a little bit helps us feel better about the entire "dead mom" situation.

#10 The Beast's Curse Is Tied To Christmas - Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas (1997)

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The arrogant, narcissistic prince in Beauty and the Beast's prologue is cursed by an enchantress (acting as a beggar) after he declines to give her refuge because of her beauty. According to the legend, he is transformed into a horrible beast, and the residents of the castle are transformed into (primarily) dishware and/or other household things. You already know about the rose and the kiss of true love.
The Beast goes full Ebenezer Scrooge in Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas, which is set within the first movie (following the battle with the wolves), and forbids Christmas because he was ostensibly cursed during the holiday season—something that is not made clear in the first movie. Of course, despite an evil organ's attempts to remain an evil organ, Belle, Cogsworth, Lumiere, Mrs. Potts, and company infuse in him some holiday spirit.

#11 Yzma Is Human Again - Kronk's New Groove (2005)

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At the end of The Emperor's New Groove, the evil Yzma is harmed by one of the movie's numerous vials and changes into a tiny kitten. Unfortunately for her, Kuzco then consumes the human vial, ending his time as a llama and transforming Yzma into a cat, which is a suitable conclusion, similar to Jafar's transformation into a genie in Aladdin.The spinoff/sequel centers on Kronk, Yzma's bumbling but endearing assistant, the restaurant that he opened after the first movie, and his desire to win over his father. For some reason, Yzma reappears as a human in Kronk's New

#12 Pocahontas Doesn't End Up With John Smith - Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World (1998)

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The narrative of Pocahontas purports to be the legendary love affair between English explorer John Smith and the titular Native American. Disney couples typically remain together forever, such as Belle and the Beast and Cinderella and Prince Charming (who we presume are still together). The second movie introduces John Wolfe, an English diplomat tasked with mediating disputes between the English and the "natives," despite the Pocahontas franchise's penchant for grossly exaggerating historical details as well as glaring stereotypes.
To persuade the English monarch to stop killing her people, Pocahontas travels to England with her first enemy, John #2. This ultimately leads to a very awkward love triangle that is filled with longing glances.