19 AI-Generated Photos That Show What Popular Disney Characters Would Look Like Based On The Years Their Movies Came Out

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We've used AI to reimagine Disney heroes and villains based on the years their movies came out, and the images are SO freaking cool, if I do say so myself!

A young woman with long, wavy red hair, standing outdoors with retro surroundings, possibly gas station, based on the caption, believed to resemble Ariel from 1989
A young woman with long, wavy red hair, standing outdoors with retro surroundings, possibly gas station, based on the caption, believed to resemble Ariel from 1989
A striking vintage-styled depiction of Maleficent with pale makeup, dramatic eye makeup, and elegant black lace attire. Text:
A striking vintage-styled depiction of Maleficent with pale makeup, dramatic eye makeup, and elegant black lace attire. Text:

So we decided to try it again, except this time, we'd use Disney men. So, here are 19 AI-generated Disney guys based on the year their movies came out:

1.First, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was released Dec. 21, 1937.

Prince from Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs wearing a medieval outfit with a blue tunic, red cape, and white shirt, looking up and smiling
Disney

And here's what AI believes Prince Florian would look like in 1937.

Portrait of a young man in a blue, military-style jacket with red trim. The jacket has a single visible brass button. The man has short, tousled hair
Portrait of a young man in a blue, military-style jacket with red trim. The jacket has a single visible brass button. The man has short, tousled hair

2.Cinderella was released March 4, 1950.

Disney
Disney

And here's what AI believes Prince Charming would look like in 1950.

Man with tousled brown hair and green eyes, wearing a yellow jacket, looking directly at the camera
Man with tousled brown hair and green eyes, wearing a yellow jacket, looking directly at the camera

3.Alice in Wonderland was released July 26, 1951.

Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland is pouring tea at a whimsical tea party with a cheerful expression and an animated pose
Walt Disney Co. / ©Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection

And here's what AI believes the Mad Hatter would look like in 1951.

Older man in a teal top hat and matching suit, with an intense gaze and wild white hair, reminiscent of the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland
Older man in a teal top hat and matching suit, with an intense gaze and wild white hair, reminiscent of the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland

4.Sleeping Beauty was released Jan. 29, 1959.

Prince Phillip riding a horse in a forest scene from a movie. He wears a red cape and hat
Disney / Courtesy Everett Collection

And here's what AI believes Prince Phillip would look like in 1959.

A young boy with short, neatly-combed hair wearing a button-up shirt stands outdoors, looking into the camera with a serious expression. Trees are in the background
A young boy with short, neatly-combed hair wearing a button-up shirt stands outdoors, looking into the camera with a serious expression. Trees are in the background

5.The Little Mermaid was released Nov. 17, 1989.

Prince Eric from The Little Mermaid smiles warmly while looking to the side
Disney

And here's what AI believes Prince Eric would look like in 1989.

A person with curly dark hair and striking blue eyes stares directly at the camera. They are wearing a plain shirt and appear to be in a well-lit room
A person with curly dark hair and striking blue eyes stares directly at the camera. They are wearing a plain shirt and appear to be in a well-lit room

6.Beauty and the Beast was released Nov. 22, 1991.

Belle from Beauty and the Beast looks shocked inside the Beast's castle
Disney

And here's what AI believes Prince Adam would look like in 1991.

Young person with red hair and a white shirt is looking directly at the camera against a plain background
Young person with red hair and a white shirt is looking directly at the camera against a plain background

7.Aladdin was released Nov. 25, 1992.

Screenshot from "Aladdin"
Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection

And here's what AI believes Aladdin would look like in 1992:

A young man with curly hair wearing a denim jacket posing for the camera
A young man with curly hair wearing a denim jacket posing for the camera

8.Pocahontas was released June 23, 1995.

John Smith from Pocahontas is seen holding his hat, gazing upward, and appears thoughtful while standing in front of a waterfall
Buena Vista Pictures / ©Buena Vista Pictures/courtesy Everet / Everett Collection

And here's what AI believes John Smith would look like in 1995.

Young man with tousled blond hair and casual gray sweater against a dark background, looking directly at the camera
Young man with tousled blond hair and casual gray sweater against a dark background, looking directly at the camera

9.Hercules was released June 13, 1997.

Screenshot from "Hercules"
Buena Vista Pictures / courtesy Everett Collection

And here's what AI believes Hercules would look like in 1997:

A person with curly hair and freckles is wearing a vibrant, patterned jacket
A person with curly hair and freckles is wearing a vibrant, patterned jacket

10.Mulan was released June 5, 1998.

Animated image of Li Shang from Mulan, dressed in traditional Chinese armor with a red cape
Disney

And here's what AI believes Li Shang would look like in 1998.

Actor dressed in a casual black shirt and red jacket, wearing a necklace with a circular pendant, standing in front of traditional Asian architecture
Actor dressed in a casual black shirt and red jacket, wearing a necklace with a circular pendant, standing in front of traditional Asian architecture

11.Tarzan was released June 18, 1999.

Screenshot from "Tarzan"
Walt Disney Co. / courtesy Everett Collection

And here's what AI believes Tarzan would look like in 1999:

A person with long hair and a serious expression looking towards the camera, wearing a dark jacket in a neutral background
A person with long hair and a serious expression looking towards the camera, wearing a dark jacket in a neutral background

12.The Emperor's New Groove was released Dec. 10, 2000.

Screenshot from "The Emperor's New Groove"
Buena Vista Pictures / ©Buena Vista Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

And here's what AI believes Kuzco would look like in 2000:

A person wearing earrings, a beaded necklace, and a dark shirt is looking directly at the camera. Their expression is serious. There are no additional people or text
A person wearing earrings, a beaded necklace, and a dark shirt is looking directly at the camera. Their expression is serious. There are no additional people or text

13.Atlantis: The Lost Empire was released June 3, 2001.

Animated characters Milo Thatch, Vinny Santorini, Audrey Ramirez, and Gaetan "Mole" Moliere from the movie "Atlantis: The Lost Empire" in an excited moment
Animated characters Milo Thatch, Vinny Santorini, Audrey Ramirez, and Gaetan "Mole" Moliere from the movie "Atlantis: The Lost Empire" in an excited moment

And here's what AI believes Milo Thatch would look like in 2001.

A young man with wavy hair and round glasses looks directly at the camera in a close-up portrait
A young man with wavy hair and round glasses looks directly at the camera in a close-up portrait

14.The Princess and the Frog was released Dec. 11, 2009.

Prince Naveen dressed in regal attire from Disney's The Princess and the Frog, smiling. He wears a crown, white and gold outfit, with a blue sash
Walt Disney Co. / ©Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection

And here's what AI believes Naveen would look like in 2009.

A person smiles brightly at the camera, wearing a simple dark shirt
A person smiles brightly at the camera, wearing a simple dark shirt

15.Tangled came out Nov. 24, 2010.

Flynn Rider nervously holds up a "Wanted: Dead or Alive" poster of himself in a forest. The poster labels him as a thief
Walt Disney Co. / ©Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection

And here's what AI believes Flynn Rider would look like in 2010.

Smiling young man with wavy hair and casual attire
Smiling young man with wavy hair and casual attire

16.Brave was released June 22, 2012.

Animated character King Fergus from the movie "Brave" in warrior clothing, standing with clasped hands in a medieval setting
Disney

And here's what AI believes Fergus would look like in 2012.

A portrait of a man with red hair, a full beard, and a mustache. He is wearing a patterned woolen shawl, giving a distinguished and thoughtful appearance
A portrait of a man with red hair, a full beard, and a mustache. He is wearing a patterned woolen shawl, giving a distinguished and thoughtful appearance

17.Frozen was released Nov. 27, 2013.

Kristoff from Frozen stands smiling next to Sven the reindeer against a scenic background
Disney

And here's what AI believes Kristoff would look like in 2013.

Young man with tousled hair and a warm smile wearing a knitted sweater
Young man with tousled hair and a warm smile wearing a knitted sweater

18.Moana was released Nov. 23, 2016.

Maui from Moana grinning and holding a large object over his shoulder, with the ocean and sky in the background
Walt Disney Co. / ©Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection

And here's what AI believes Maui would look like in 2016.

Smiling man with long, wavy hair and tattoos on both arms wearing a sleeveless shirt
Smiling man with long, wavy hair and tattoos on both arms wearing a sleeveless shirt

19.Finally, Encanto was released Nov. 24, 2021.

Bruno from "Encanto" wearing a green poncho, looking surprised inside a rustic room
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / courtesy Everett Collection

And here's what AI believes Bruno would look like in 2021.

A man with medium-length wavy hair and a goatee, wearing a casual button-up shirt, poses outside in a park
A man with medium-length wavy hair and a goatee, wearing a casual button-up shirt, poses outside in a park

What other characters do you wanna see? Tell us in the comments below!

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