Darkwing Duck Theme (2020 Remake)

In honor of the DuckTales 2017 Season 3 Episode 12 entitled “Let's Get Dangerous” here's a fan-made remake of the classic Darkwing Duck intro.
Linked below is a comparison video with the original theme.
Darkwing Duck Themes Comparison
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[@h2ojr1]

The fact that the original Darkwing Duck has become the Nega Duck against his replacement is what sold me on this new story.

[@therealmistahjay]

Whoa really? That’s pretty genius. And kinda tragic.

[@jbearclowater]

@@therealmistahjay They even got Jim Cummings to come back and do the original Darkwing's voice. In continuity, Darkwing Duck was an old tv show and when they announced a reboot movie the original actor went crazy and becomes Nega-Duck. The actor they hired to play Darkwing in the movie, Drake Mallard, decides to take up the mantle and start fighting crime for real. It's actually pretty ingenious, if you ask me.

[@UltimateDragon709]

And has now become the Joker to his Batman, which is actually fitting since the latter is part of his inspiration. DW is a cross between Batman and The Shadow, a noir style superhero.

[@EddyMad20]

Technally new guy has the originals name

[@AggressionSsbb]

@@therealmistahjay sort of, in the duck talesverse DWD is a comic book and the voice actor for the cartoon plays the movie actor of darkwing duck the movie within ducktales. In this universe the replacement actor becomes a real superhero but the original darkwing goes mad and tried to kill him since he's the original even though he's just a movie star.

[@santosic]

Further proof that Darkwing Duck CAN in fact work in today's day and age just like it did back then. The episode itself was direct proof of that already but this just adds on to it!

[@jbearclowater]

Honestly now is the perfect time to do a Darkwing Duck reboot.

[@BiGSmoke-.-]

@@jbearclowater GOOD NEWS IT HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED! A Darkwing Duck reboot is the on way, just recently announced.

[@anthonydeadman]

@@BiGSmoke-.- Proof?

[@masterDarts4188]

Anything can work, so long as you have people with actual talent at control of the helm.

[@s.m.2523]

The episode was pretty much a sneak pilot. Disney does this a lot, put a big episoe where the main cast take a backseat that could work as a pilot for a spin off, see the reaction, if it works well they can consider the project seriously.

[@journeymanX]

Mom: say “mama” Son: “let’s get dangerous” 90’s dad: I’m so proud (sniff)

[@aqxsyahviary]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Mickhail_Kasyanov]

Только свистни - он по яйцам! Sorry, I can't translate this(

[@nitagirl614]

😁😁😁😁

[@phoenixsweet1697]

Funny how I was born 2003, but two of my favorite shows (S.W.A.T. Kats and Darkwing, the latter only realizing when I realized how excited I was for the Darkwing lore in Ducktales) are from the 90's..... Also, do not ask how many times I've re-watched this amv.

[@CBMOA]

Me if I became a 90’s mother: There’s hope after all

[@Vinsanity_93]

RIP christine cavanaugh, the original gosalyn mallard

[@johnbakasmoothhotchocolate]

vinnie ng what!? I didn't know she passed away! She also did the voice of Chuckie from "Rugrats" and Oblina from "AAAHH! Real Monsters!"

[@Ninja0492]

Christine Cavanagh also voiced as the boy genius himself from Dexter's Laboratory & Bunnie rabbot from sonic sat am.

[@johnbakasmoothhotchocolate]

@@Ninja0492 yeah I loved watching Dexter's Laboratory

[@johnbakasmoothhotchocolate]

Pro Token420 yeah I still can't believe it either. I'm more surprised that the news never mentioned her death as well; she's not an arcane voice actress, so it's very weird.

[@johnbakasmoothhotchocolate]

Pro Token420 yeah, she voiced a lot of the different characters aforementioned in my previous comment. Also a lot of the voices for the Gummi Bears and the classic Ducktales passed too.

[@maddiekoester7785]

Thank you for making it! It was a huge missed opportunity on Disney’s part to not use the Darkwing theme song for the special!

[@jcpanda4198]

At first I thought the same thing, but then I realized it was so that the episode could be longer. If they had put in the theme song it would have been cool, but the episode may not have been as good

[@narri214]

I figured it was because, if they wanted that to be a soft pilot they would need to either keep the theme song in, or create a revamped version (which is more likely) like they did with ducktales. Doing that would be too expensive for 1 episode considering nothing has been Green lite yet

[@Shiirow]

@@narri214 you say that but when they teased the rescue rangers in that one episode, you could hear an instrumental version of the rescue rangers theme playing in the background and they dont even have the same continuity exposure Darkwing has had.

[@narri214]

@@Shiirow I hear you, but I dont think there is a call to remake rescue ranger, where as Darkwing has a shot. Who knows maybe it was a licensing issue.

[@ionryful]

@@Shiirow They were forced not to do voices for the characters so they had to do something

[@KitCabaret]

Hearing Chris' Darkwing voice saying "Let's get dangerous" here REALLY was the cherry on top, this is so good

[@alanoliva2020]

You and me both, I never really thought that Chris would be a superior successor to Jim Cummings.

[@JustChill0927]

Agreed

[@JustChill0927]

@@alanoliva2020 Same

[@KitCabaret]

@@alanoliva2020 BIG same; it took a little while for Chris' DW to grow on me, but he brings so much to the role while also paying such great tribute to Jim's original voice acting (hearing him do the "yyyeep yep yep" in LGD made me extremely happy)

[@lightheart5]

But he'll never replace Jim Cummings

[@sapphirewingthefurrycritic985]

I really wouldn't be shocked if there was a Darkwing Duck show after this and it's him fighting Fowl and Nega Duck. I wonder how they'll do Nega Duck because some of the stuff he did in the old show can't be done today like that time he pretended to be Darkwing and pulled a gun out in a movie theater.

[@Anthyrion]

After the incidence with FOWL in St. Canard maybe Darkwing gets a little support from Scrooge if that happens?

[@michaelgatti4038]

If you think about it the gun in the theatre was still in bad taste 30 years ago also. Negaduck is way more creative than that so give it time.

[@mrcritical6751]

Seeing how the new Ducktales has more sci-fi elements imagine what kind of advanced weaponry Drake could use as Negaduck

[@Bullminator]

Its quite possible they will re-create this portal in a show to get him back. And somehow Negaduck will merge with current corrupted darkwing.

[@JohnSmith-jh6ey]

I also wonder if Starling will return

[@robbieq7814]

This is perfect in every way possible that a song can be perfect in

[@contrabardus]

As hard as they've been going with this, there's no way there isn't a reboot in the works. The first episode was a test to see how receptive fans would be, the second was a proof of concept. They've set up too much to bother pretending this isn't a working project. Might be a while before we see it, but I'm pretty confident a Reboot is in the works.

[@jacobkusnerik8809]

Can't be sure, but I BELIEVE there IS a reboot in the works as a possible Disney+ exclusive. Whether it takes off from where the Ducktales series ended or not, IDK.

[@cunningsmile4166]

0:32

[@MrRubmeister]

Oh the memories... This, Gargoyles and Ducktales were my favorite on the Disney Afternoon, back when their animation was good.

[@Eminem200183]

It felt real good to see this. Makes me miss the original so much. I would love to see a reboot just like how Disney brought back DuckTales. My inner young self wants it back on the air

[@omaridaniels8427]

Fantastic. Especially considering we've had so little of Darkwing Duck altogether on Ducktales, great work making use of what footage there's been. I'd definitely watch a Darkwing Duck spin-off.

[@emilyannthevioletghost715]

Boy, have I got news! They're developing a Darkwing Duck reboot for Disney Plus!

[@omaridaniels8427]

That we know, but there's no telling if it's a continuation of this or doing its own thing.

[@gamingandrewbro8815]

@@emilyannthevioletghost715 it's a rumor not comform

[@Twillek1019_]

It’s a shame that we didn’t get a Darkwing Duck vs NegaDuck episode.

[@enclavehere.7995]

That scene at the end: BEAUTIFUL

[@evanholloway1692]

But the logo isn’t at the end.

[@michaelgordon4136]

Hey guys I just heard that there really is a darkwing duck reboot series coming to Disney plus in the future

[@gonzaloavila1710]

Well,lets get dangerous

[@gonzaloavila1710]

@Abe Banerman no,with ducktales its cool

[@Two-Bit1510]

I hope they make a Darkwing spinoff, especially after the Negaduck tease

[@Galaxy_Penguin]

Me: *Singing the theme song Launchpad: *Gasp! You know DarkWing Duck? Me: Yep.

[@KidRunnerH]

Oh, phenomenal.... All it was missing was you putting the show’s logo over Darkwing’s shoulder. Just a nitpick, but still fantastic.

[@MrStyro]

The Ducktales Reboot may have ended 2 years ago but here’s hoping that DW will still eventually get his own show one day. UPDATE: It recently got confirmed that Point Grey Pictures (Seth Rogen’s company behind Invincible and The Boys) are gonna be working on reboots for BOTH Darkwing Duck and Talespin.

[@mikemichailidis1685]

Darkwing duck was legendary "Let's get dangerous" and Negaduck was a nightmare. Amazing video of one of my favourite cartoons

[@dallen4791]

😭 so much nostalgia my childhood self would be proud they didn't change up the theme song because I know theme songs aren't a big deal anymore like they were in the 90s

[@Cr1ticA]

One word; EPIC.

[@mikegaudet7891]

I grew up on darkwing duck in the early 90s My childhood memories

[@toons8744]

I dont really think I can put into words how well done this is. Like. Holy crap. 10/10

[@danielcreed2328]

I am the terror that flaps in the night! I am the hero that makes a comeback in a wonderful reboot! I am Darkwing Duck!

[@joaocharneca2119]

Not bad, not bad at all. I was expecting to hear Jim's voice when Darkwing says "Let's Get Dangerous!", but having Chris's Darkwing saying it was a nice surprise. Great work.

[@schris3]

Forget Ducktales, this is my childhood.

[@DiscoTimelordASD]

This theme tune remake really captures the same spirit of the original while making it fresh. Very impressed.

[@TheRealDustinNunn]

Darkwing Duck '91 will always be the best.

[@mamodokod]

Agreed

[@antoniochapman3986]

@@mamodokod a live/action CGI Darkwing Duck movie would be freaking cool.

[@dimitrijejovanovic5939]

Disney, stop giving us CGI Live-Action piles of exctrement. Give us back these gems in traditional 2D animation, and the community will be happy! For the love of Christ in Heaven, we aren't asking for too much!

[@multix_07]

I was born in early 200’s so it was my parents who introduced DW to me and. I. was. hooked. Became one of my favorite shows growing up. When they put him in Ducktales i was so excited, just wish he got a reboot

[@masterdeity3400]

Early 200's? What sorcery are you using to keep yourself alive?

[@cheese4g]

I really, REALLY hope they do a Darkwing Duck Spinoff next. The reboot absolutely nailed it!

[@prayingkabutops1392]

It's been announced.

[@blazingsonic]

I am the terror the flaps in the night! I am the reboot that fans are waiting for. I am Darkwing Duck!

[@ArcticpriceThefallenangel]

And I need to get a shorter intro

[@mfeli5046]

R.i.P Uncle Demetrius La Vell "Dee" Harvey (August 24, 1965 - December 1, 2012) My Uncle was an American R&B singer. He was at one time signed to Motown Label and recorded his first album, Just as I Am with Motown in 1991, He also sang the Darkwing Duck theme song for the cartoon hit kids animated cartoon Darkwing Duck in 1991 as well. Rest In Peace Uncle Dee Harvey

[@comanmontez3378]

But I'm constantly watching old school darkwing Duck and ducktales i like the original beagal boys and gizmo duck on Disney+

[@shadowspidey7327]

Darkwing Duck really does need a reboot like for real.

[@finnk9219]

All I need now is that sweet saxophone outro. 🎶

[@thereeltrailereditor]

Here you go at the end of the comparison video I just uploaded. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqGUZ5yAq7OsfJo

[@finnk9219]

Ur vid was cake...and that outro was the frosting. 🍰 Well done!

[@Graywolf335]

It's the same.....the amount of joy I feel right now is indescribable ❤

[@JyujinPlus]

Low key kinda prefer the 2017 Darkwing Duck. And I sincerely hope that if there’s a Darkwing reboot, it uses the version of the cast introduced in Ducktakes. Everyone had such genuine emotions and the stakes felt so much for - pardon the pun - dangerous in this version of Darkwing. Really hope we get more

[@doctoreggman5537]

I am the terror that flaps in the night. I am the spinoff series that everyone caves. I am Darkwing Duck!

[@MrThrowback]

This is friggin awesome! Long live Darkwing Duck!!!!!!

[@chiefcombo3900]

I legit felt like a kid when they did this episode. Seeing everything unravel and not not to mention gizmo duck made a couple appearances in the show and they brought gosalyn and followed the exact pilot episode of the DW cartoon. Almost had tears in my eyes.

[@ryoku79]

Thats it. I'm calling it now. Disney needs to make a CGI Darkwing Duck movie. Make it happen Disney

[@johnbakasmoothhotchocolate]

Though I do miss the classic Darkwing Duck, this reboot in itself isn't bad.

[@johnbakasmoothhotchocolate]

shadowspider9 I still stand by what I said, but I agree.

[@bumblebeeproductions1673]

We lost DuckTales but we still got Darkwing Duck reboot

[@tecnotrog1]

I want this reboot BADLY!!!

[@SgtxAnus]

this is what i was hoping would happen from the remake of ducktales tbh. Now we just need them to make Baloo take over for launchpad in DuckTales so when DarkWing gets canned we get a Tail Spin spin off.

[@CongaLineMonkey]

Unbelievable job. It's 1991 again and I never want to leave.

[@lavaknight3682]

I’ve never even seen the original show, but this was still good

[@frankficcle7081]

I've been watching it recently and I highly recommend it, it still holds up today. Just one thing, I just watched "Just us, justice" and I think it was out of order. It felt like a season finale, despite being in the middle of the first season and had characters that weren't introduced yet. Just keep that in mind if you do watch it.

[@lavaknight3682]

frank ficcle I mean, considering Disney+...

[@lenastorm6280]

Ok, I love this theme song just as much as the original one, but I like the visuals in the old one WAY more! They’re just faster and more fitting to the rhythm.

[@rndmpinkiepie64]

This was definitely the best one of these I've seen so far

[@Xinothegamer]

I started to watch the original cartoon and I loved it! Darkwing is a Batman but with a power. Enhance durability.

[@larissasoto4616]

I really do think that the people should be making a reboot darkwing duck movie!🎉

[@Truetransrebel]

This is awesome! I love that you hear Chris Diamantopoulos in the theme. That's so cool! I loved that DW episode "Let's Get Dangerous" so much. Please Disney, make a Darkwing Duck spinoff of Ducktales 2017. I want to see DW in action again, just like old times. #darkwingduck #letsgetdangerous #terrorthatflapsinthenight

[@bfodoesstuff]

00:35 him tripping goes so well with the music god dang!

[@captnorange8434]

Nice touch with modern ‘Let’s Get Dangerous’ 0:25

[@sociallyresponsiblexenomor7608]

THIS IS FAN MADE? I THOUGHT IT WAS REAL

[@mamodokod]

It is real, they used clips from the daekwing duck episode of the ducktales reboot and put the theme song over clips from that episode.

[@evanholloway1692]

If it was real it would have the Darkwing Duck logo at the end.

[@phuckhugh2698]

I love it! They did not ruin it!. Still I went into the Disney store and nobody there knew who Scrooge McDuck was. i felt sorry for them and felt old for myself. Having grown up with Ducktales int he 80's.

[@LordRumshi]

It would be interesting to see how a dark wing duck remake would look like but since Disney has already set it up to where it could happen is a plus.

[@briredrose]

I love how they kept the og theme song

[@bri0332]

Darkwing duck should be in kingdom hearts

[@jimmy200570]

I miss old Darkwing Duck.

[@zacattac43]

Let’s get relatively less safe

[@Jeff_Pryce]

🎶Daring duck of mystery Champion of right🎶

[@deviouschillster5571]

Please tell me it's been confirmed they're actually rebooting Darkwing Duck...

[@DannyPageOfLight]

It's just speculation right now. Though there's a lot of chatter that Disney putting the full episode on KZbin for free viewing may either be hinting at something or a test of the waters to see whether or not they should.

[@sarinabina5487]

@@DannyPageOfLight plus i heard they put the ep on disney+ for free even though the rest of dt17 season 3 isn't on there yet👀

[@DannyPageOfLight]

@@sarinabina5487 Definitely does seem like Disney's drumming up a lot of attention to the episode. Guess only time will tell what that ultimately means, but future reboot does seem like a possibility.

[@stevenjordan3839]

@@DannyPageOfLight than they better bring Jeff back to do the theme song, Felicia barton is trying as hard as she can to respect legacy. it is ok but not great for a reboot dark wing duck you bring back Jeff and you get dangerous for the first time since it went off the air all those years back and you do it right To get dangerous for the first time in 28 years means getting Jeff Pescetto back, or if he's unavailable get a guy to match his marks and his particular style. It does not need Felicia barton who's doing duck tales 2017, this (dark wing duck) is 28 years old and needs its original voice back doing it for fan service

[@largo778]

this is a Backdoor Pilot for now, the studio will see how the audience reacts before deciding one way or the other

[@andreluizmagalhaes4435]

I’m very happy they’re planning an actual remake to the show, now!

[@kornsin]

Please oh please let Wayforward do this franchise/cartoon/game the same justice they did for Duck Tails.

[@andrearaucci7008]

I want reboot of gargoyles street sharks and extreme dinosaurs

[@TheKyrix82]

We don't really NEED a Reboot of Gargoyles...it did everything it needed to do, and there's not really room to improve. Hell, even the animation still holds up. Now, doing the spinoffs, on the other hand, is perfectly viable. There were about a half dozen spinoffs planned for Gargoyles, I think most of them had comic runs

[@nathangallegos9304]

The Darkwing Knight of Disney

[@Blaiyan]

My favorite cartoon over all.

[@YouTube_Is_Sick]

We are waiting for the release of "Darkwing Duck" on Disney

[@cemberkay3046]

The remake i didn't know i needed. Thanks for putting this together.

[@bluetarantulaproductions6179]

Surprised we didn't get a Darkwing Duck spinoff from the Ducktales reboot.

[@KylitoNewt]

Best one I’ve seen on KZbin yet

[@kingomingo9424]

This makes me want a reboot more than I already did, thank you

[@coilledragon279]

This was really good. You did a great job with the edit!

[@cosmiccsf5043]

Glad to see Quaker Jack return.

[@autobotjazz1972]

The original version of the theme is still near and dear to my heart. This one is okay too.

[@HimynameisJermHicks]

If only they could completely do a remake of the actual song also like the did with the Duck Tales theme song. Speaking of songs also, have you noticed how much the like to use the Duck Tales NES game music in the Duck Tales series?

[@anti9327]

I need it so bad especially now this year

[@xDragonInstallx]

The let's get dangerous doesn't sound as good as the original but overall awesome.

[@chrusader5134]

Just have to love this cause... well what there's not to love?

[@cadeheath159]

I'm pretty sure there's an actual DWD remake in the works now

[@ivantheterrible2594]

I had forgotten what the Darkwing Duck theme song sounded like! Ah brings back memories!

[@RobertMcMurrer]

I really want a new Darkwing Duck series. I love the characters that they introduced in the DuckTales reboot.

[@Jungoguy]

PLEASE GIVE US THIS WHEN DUCKTALES ENDS!!!!!!

[@kerrygligorovic9758]

If Ducktales have it's reboot series then Darkwing Duck should it's own reboot series too.

[@mamodokod]

Ducktales is now cancelled and the reason is supposedly so they can make darkwing

[@chesterfromdontstarve4434]

It took me way to long to figure out why launchpad loves darkwing duck

[@ajmartino1458]

This is so awesome 😎

[@anthonyleachman3541]

Darkwing duck best remakes

[@anthonyleachman3541]

⭐️⭐️⭐️👍

[@anthonyleachman3541]

🙂🦆⚡

[@TinyVA]

The only bad guys DarkWing Duck needs to fight are the editors for not putting his theme at the end of this episode

[@williamthompson9496]

Disney XD So Needs To Reboot This Classic! Let's Get Dangerous!!!

[@michaellam2508]

Keen Gear!

[@mamodokod]

I'd be surprised If she ever said that.

[@blazingdragonwolf6771]

@@mamodokod She... actually did In the Ducktales/Darkwing Duck 1-hour special "Let's Get Dangerous", when she first finds DW's secret lair and says that catchphrase

[@LordTchernobog]

They did the DW episode for purpose. Like this video. Great work, man!

[@Girard1020]

It’s very convincing. I gotta admit you are a pro. Now it’s time to get back Megavolt, Bushroot, Liquidator Quackerjack & Negaduck makes Five. The Fearsome 5. I hope to see those villains again.

[@takishidohimo]

This was awesome! You should do a side by side version. This looks like it would match up perfectly!

[@thereeltrailereditor]

Good idea. I just happen to have a link for that recent upload right there 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqGUZ5yAq7OsfJo

[@DarkwingGeese]

Those 9 Dislikes (and counting) are those who are still stuck in the early '90s.

[@_docaid]

((I really do love both designs and everything...the old show is amazing and Ducktales ‘17 is amazing))

[@DarkwingGeese]

@@_docaid: At least you do, too. DuckTales 2017 did a great job of Darkwing Duck in that special episode.

[@aykutgocen2040]

I like this so much, love to see a remake whit full episodes and whit Swat Kats

[@corneliusfarrell8673]

That’s tha cartoon they need bring back and do a whole reboot ( Swat Kats )

[@StarvingArtist600]

Not crazy about the new animation style, I think it's a step backwards, but it looks like the captured the character and the spirit of the original show, and that's what matters.

[@mocheymice3449]

Darkwing duck. When there’s trouble you call DW Darkwing duck.

[@evanholloway1692]

Let’s get dangerous!😼

[@mocheymice3449]

Darkwing duck, darkwing darkwing DUCK

[@marquis911]

Fun Fact: It was this line in the song that caused a butterfly effect that gave us our current Gizmoduck.