Cinderella herself could be the villain. In a dark take, she might be using her charm and the situation to her advantage in a malicious way. For instance, she could be faking her kindness to the prince just to get into the palace and then cause chaos.
It could be an evil wizard who wants to use Sonic's speed and Amy's strong will for his own dark purposes.
Cinderella's fairy godmother could also turn out to be the antagonist. She might have given Cinderella false hopes and used her to fulfill some self - serving prophecy. Maybe she has her own dark secrets and is manipulating Cinderella all along.
It could be the Jabberwocky. In a darker take, the Jabberwocky could be a more prominent and terrifying presence. It could lurk in the shadows of Wonderland, preying on the innocent inhabitants and even targeting Alice. Its very existence could be the source of the darkness that has fallen over Wonderland.
The king could be the main villain. He might be a cruel and power - hungry ruler who wants to use the prince's marriage as a political tool. He could try to stop Cinderella from marrying the prince because she has no noble background, fearing it would undermine his political power. So, Cinderella has to not only win the prince's heart but also deal with the king's opposition.
One dark side could be the emphasis on beauty as the key to success. Cinderella is only noticed by the prince because of her physical beauty. This might send a wrong message that outer appearance is all that matters, ignoring inner qualities like intelligence and kindness.
A 'Dark Cinderella Story' might have Cinderella as a witch herself. She was born with magic but was shunned by her stepfamily. At the ball, she uses her magic to put a spell on everyone there, making them her slaves. The prince is just a pawn in her game. She wants to create a world where magic rules and those who once oppressed her will be at her mercy.
Well, Cinderella is still a main character, but she is a different version. Then there is the step - mother, who is likely to be more evil and calculating in this dark story. The step - sisters also play important roles, being mean and perhaps even more envious of Cinderella.
Perhaps an old Hufflepuff alumni who has turned to the dark side. This person was once a great student but became corrupted over time. They return to Hogwarts with the intention of using the Hufflepuff house as a base for their dark plans. They manipulate the Hufflepuff students, taking advantage of their kindness and hard - working nature, and turn it into a means to an end for their evil deeds. Harry gets caught up in this as he tries to figure out who this mysterious villain is and stop their plans.
The Joker could be a great main villain. His chaotic nature would pose a huge threat to Bruce's goddaughter. He might target her just to mess with Batman, knowing how much she means to him.
The main villain could be a powerful and wealthy business - animal who is involved in illegal activities on the side. They use their legitimate business as a front to cover up their crimes, such as smuggling rare and endangered species for profit. They have a network of hench - animals who do their bidding and are very difficult to catch because of their influence in Zootopia's high society.