Robin Hood (Alternate Ending)

[@mayaelleby1957]

This one is much better than the original. It would have been far more exciting if they were chased after the fire, rather than P.J. just having a tantrum and then, out of the blue, everything is good. And I've always wondered where Marion was after the party in the forest.

[@NgKQ96]

It was changed due to it being unsuitable for young audiences

[@katelynbodiford5680]

@@NgKQ96 I bet Marion was probably in hiding after the party for protection.

[@DavidBContentExtravaganza3967]

@@NgKQ96 And for the fact that the Sheriff of Nottingham remains bad upon defeat in the original story and every adaption of it.

[@thomashuffman3237]

@@NgKQ96 well, Don Bluth himself (who helped work on this movie) said that kids can handle anything as long as you attach a happy ending.

[@sirorliktheironclad]

Agree. Besides Prince John would have been a more threatening villain. King Richard making an appearance to fix everything would have been awesome. Also, I like how Marian tries to protect Robin while he’s wounded.

[@derekbates4316]

I loved how the nobles are represented by exotic animals like rhinos and elephants, while the good guys are all local creatures of the forest; I didn't understand it as a kid, but now realize it was meant to be a hint at the Normans (outsiders) and the Anglo Saxons (England's "native" populace).

[@SuperCosmicMutantSquid]

I always saw it as Prince John surrounding himself with bigger, stronger and often animals of prey. He has crocodils and wolves working for him which are bigger than foxes and the rhinos are his guards despite being herbivores, they're still much more intimidating. That plays off well with how Little John is a bear as he's also a massive creature you'd think would be used for arms with Prince John but he fully embodies the 'gentle giant' trope. You could say he's a Papa Bear. ;)

[@derekbates4316]

@@SuperCosmicMutantSquid But, a majority of those animals worked for King Richard before they worked for John; that doesn't make any sense.

[@bigships]

@@derekbates4316 but Richard is portrayed as a good and fair king while John is a little man-child.

[@derekbates4316]

@@bigships But, they were still, technically foreigners to the Anglo Saxon.

[@samanthakelly718]

Fun fact: while snakes are extremely dangerous, their reaction time is longer than cats. Hence why Hiss can't catch a break.

[@sonrouge]

Not that his one scene wasn't bad, but it would've been nice for King Richard to have played a larger role. And who wouldn't have wanted to see him chew out his little brother after all of that?

[@aaronkoeppe9057]

I agree!

[@treymcclure4645]

they making a reboot of robin hood you may never know

[@benjaminodhner1175]

King Richard said to Prince John "Mother will be SO DISAPPOINTED IN YOU Prince John!"

[@M.W.K6996]

This alternate ending should be fully animated and featured in the movie.

[@docomega7862]

It was animated. I remember having seen it as a bonus scene in my dvd version of the movie

[@copperbunnies9849]

Maybe they'll use it in the future re-make Idk

[@aleksandarvil5718]

​@@copperbunnies9849 Furthermore, Disney has announced a CGI/live-action remake of this film, with the same kind of furry characters planned for it.

[@LucyLovettLestrange]

They considered it when the movie originally came out but thought it would be too graphic

[@dukenightrider6104]

@@aleksandarvil5718I think if they ever remake this, it needs to use the hybrid animation that puss n boots, tmnt, and the spiderverse films used.

[@zaithehedgewolf4587]

This feels like lion king if mufasa left and leave scar in charge while he was away

[@pikppa]

Mufasa and Scar were inspired by Richard and John

[@samanthakelly718]

lol John is Scar’s annoying ex.

[@ethanlennon6112]

🦁🦁

[@matthewmcvey3494]

​@@samanthakelly718 but they back together to conquer the pride lands and then England

[@katelynthewhitewerewolf6376]

@@matthewmcvey3494 Ironically this is probably what it would've been like if Scar didn't kill Mufasa and just send him away on a trip while Scar rules Pride Rock

[@dannypalin9583]

The only problem I have with this ending, next to Richard being a deus ex machina, is the fact that John doesn’t really get punished for what he did. In the final ending, it’s more satisfying because you see him wearing the black and white uniform instead of his elegant attire and reduced to the menial and pointless job of breaking rocks with a sledgehammer. In this ending, Richard just shouts at him.

[@Alejandroigarabide]

Maybe in the Disney+ remake they can include a subplot about someone (maybe Marian) sending a news to Richard in the crusades, Richard getting the news and returning to England in brief scenes throught the movie, so his return at the last moment seems less out of nowhere. Nothing is a Deus-ex-macchina if properly set up.

[@LordVanOskuro]

Well, he's pretty much deus ex machina in either version.

[@Alejandroigarabide]

@@LordVanOskuro That's probably why it was changed but it's still better than having the villain defeated off screen.

[@tbn22]

While I find this ending cool and intriguing, I think the real ending makes the punishment for the villains more satisfying. We see them all under arrest, confined to tiring work in the rock piles. This kinda leaves something to the imagination. Especially when we see King Richard's friendly, yet intimidating presence in the same scene. As a kid I knew I would NOT want to mess with him.

[@lordoz2578]

While it does build up John, Marian, and actually makes Robin pretty vulnerable, it basically undoes the entire theme of the movie If the government is abusive to the governed, the governed deserves to rise up Robin has always stuck it to the man. How insulting would it be if “the man” King Richard wound up saving him from John at the very end. Gotta take the pros and cons here

[@mattfabbs]

They should’ve stuck with this scene instead of the one we got, Prince John looked more intimidating here than a sore loser, not to mention, his defeat due to Richard’s return (And more screen time for Richard) was more satisfying.

[@amalfi5000]

Maybe they can. Hearing news of a live action Robin Hood coming soon.

[@Alejandroigarabide]

Yes! Having the main villain be defeated off-screen is really anticlimatic. Besides, Marian doesn't appear at all in the third act. And besides that, as you said, this scene makes prince John actually a menace.

[@docomega7862]

@@Alejandroigarabide I remember having seen this scene as a bonus scene in one dvd version of the movie.

[@Alejandroigarabide]

@@docomega7862Indeed, but it was deleted nonetheless, making the film itself anticlimatic.

[@Alejandroigarabide]

@Daniel Wallace I think it might have been cut due to the contrived fact that Richard just happens to arrive from the wars the exact time his brother is trying to kill Robin. In theory, the ending we got (Him arriving offscreen at a random moment) was more realistic. But I prefer this contrived and climatic scene more than any realistic anticlimax. There are several previously stated reasons why this scene, even contrived, works much better.

[@ollsmz9887]

Prince John should of been like this he’s far more intimidating here than in the original film made

[@thepatrioticbrothersdivegr4743]

And gives us more time with king 👑 Richard the lion 🦁 and sir hiss 🐍 and prince John were banished from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 forever

[@matthewmcvey3494]

@@thepatrioticbrothersdivegr4743 but it would upset mother

[@King-ff5dt]

@@matthewmcvey3494 oh yes the crown

[@Pizza_Dude1920]

I don’t know. Prince John bratty attitude has a certain charm to it as contradicted as that might sound

[@arcticfoxgaming1488]

I really like the dark turn of having Prince John pursue Robin Hood in an attempt to assassinate him while he's wounded. It makes Prince John a much more intimidating threat as he has pretty much used all his power to take down Robin Hood and no doubt would he get much more enjoyment from being the one to finally finish him off.

[@vampirelord1001]

Fun fact: John Rhys-Davies voices King Richard in this deleted scene

[@pikppa]

A perfect choice!

[@magnusdiridian]

ROBIN'S ALIVE??!!

[@DeepEye1994]

@@magnusdiridian That's Brian Blessed, J.R.D. is Sallah from Indiana Jones and Gimli from LOTR

[@magnusdiridian]

@@DeepEye1994 Brian Blessed's...alive...?

[@julianrojas907]

​@@DeepEye1994Don't forget Ranjan's father from The Jungle Book 2

[@ArenM1502]

I think I know why this scene is deleted (but only the moment of when king Richard arrives), because in the beginning of the movie (when we first see John & Hiss), Hiss said to John “It was your idea, I’ve hypnotized him”. In this clip, King Richard said “I leave England in your care”, saying that is like he gave the crown to John of his own free will, before the film started.

[@draco2702]

thanks for knocking some sense into me

[@aguy7848]

In that very same scene, Hiss says "(Enacting our plan was) much to the sorrow of the queen-mother." To which John replies "Mother... mother always did like Richard best!" which seems to imply that she is dead, whereas Richard says banishing John would upset their mother, implying she *is* still alive.

[@gabriela4229]

Didn’t the rooster, at the beginning of the story, says that King Richard went on a Crusade to Holy Land?

[@DukeDarkshadow]

@@gabriela4229 He does. But unbeknownst to him and everyone else, it was Hiss and PJ's plan to secretly hypnotize him into going off on his crusade leaving them to rule. The townsfolk simply thought King Richard left on his own accord.

[@ShadowKitty7908]

@@aguy7848I don’t think it necessarily means that she’s alive. More that he still cares for his mothers wishes and feelings after death.

[@legendarystormmartialartsg3573]

I love how he considered banishing Prince John but refuses to because it would upset their mother

[@EddieKyteABCDEFG12345678910]

Prince John: Mommy! (sucks his thumb)

[@rainbowhawk911]

King Richard: Marion, I’m glad you are safe. England owes him a great debt.

[@beastmaster0934]

Even though their mother didn’t really like John all that much. So she probably wouldn’t give two shits if he was banished or not.

[@legendarystormmartialartsg3573]

@@beastmaster0934 "Mother always did like Richard best" does not mean John's mother doesn't love him either, it just mean she just likes Richard more, it's scientifically proven that parents do have a favorite kid if they have more than one, this is just the case here

[@crazypato3752]

​@@legendarystormmartialartsg3573 Which one is their favorite ?

[@beastmaster0934]

That “but it would upset mother” line makes me think that their mom is the reason John is such a big crybaby. Maybe she spoiled him because she knew he wouldn’t be king. Either that or he was her favorite child. Or it could be both.

[@pikppa]

John said in the movie that their mother always liked Richard best. Which is historically accurate by the way. Ealanor of Aquitaine was well known for favouring Richard the Lionheart above all her other children.

[@LotusStitchandSketch]

their mother favored Richard and John if I remember right was the favorite of Henry. I'm guessing that Richard says that it would upset her to banish John because she would rather they all get along as best as possible. Especially when you consider that Richard never had any children so John would be king after him anyway since there was no one else that could do it at the time.

[@samanthakelly718]

I love the quietly influential role Eleanor of Aquitaine has in this movie.

[@kryptonianpowers]

@@pikppa That's true, but it's obvious that Prince John's portrayal in this is indubitably akin to being a mama's boy.

[@davidstrawn9272]

Being a lion, but a "Crybaby Cougar"!

[@twist58]

An abandoned scene from Robin Hood in 1973 that would instead be rewritten for Hunchback of Notre Dame in 1996 during the scene with Quasimodo and Esmerelda being confronted by Frollo at the tower.

[@danieljosephbestguy5990]

Except the roles are reverted here

[@jamessparkman6604]

@@danieljosephbestguy5990 I think you mean reversed right

[@TheCommenterDragon]

I wouldn't be surprised if Floyd Norman drew all the concept art that was used for this deleted ending.

[@annaleichliter4171]

And that God saves both Quasi and Esmerelda.

[@disneyvillainsfan1666]

This is honestly a great ending. It would have been great to have Prince John be a more vicious villain for at least 1 scene, and then King Richard defeats him by simply showing up.

[@pikppa]

They should have kept this scene

[@matthewmcvey3494]

Agreed (slams the gavel)

[@annieandelsieofarendelle3294]

I like how this deleted scene shows just how little regard John has for anything since if Robin and Marion have a sanctuary of the Church then no one could lay a finger on them until they leave. Still, John does just that which shows there is no law whether human or divine he wouldn't break.

[@rainbowhawk911]

Sounds a lot like Frollo coming after Esmeralda despite her being in the Notre Dame cathedral.

[@obnoxiouslegofan]

He plotted to kill Friar Tuck earlier in the movie which could lead him into big trouble with the Catholic Church...

[@bradleymarshall5489]

Wow, I was not expecting this alternate ending to be better than the original

[@disneyfan9134]

I wish this was in the final film, it would have given Maid Marian more screen time and have more of an important role in the movie not just being being the love interest. Plus this version of Prince John is a little more darker than in the final film and that it gives King Richard some screen time as well. But I digress.

[@Uprising225]

Apparently in the original, Robin Hood story, prince, John collected the taxes like he did only to fund the crusades at the time, so in a way you could technically say king Richard’s crusade to take back the holy land led to this

[@bigships]

No, while Richard did tax harshly, it was the rich who mainly bore the brunt of it, rather than John who taxed the poor into starvation.

[@curtisberard7831]

Robin is totally Nick's(Zootopia) ancestor.

[@himboghost629]

Totally

[@kirinfire9960]

I would’ve loved this ending more.

[@theretrorooster4626]

Me too

[@lastswordfighter]

Degenerate furry.

[@parkercooper2783]

I wished that Hiss would've got his redemption, because he thought PJ was taking it too far when he wanted Frair Tuck exucuted

[@thomashuffman3237]

Yeah. And one would think he would have a breaking point about all the shit that PJ does to him.

[@aguy7848]

Hiss was still as guilty as John since they co-conspired the hypnosis and temporary removal of Richard to the crusades. Hiss was much nicer than most of the rest of John's cronies, but he was still very loyal to John throughout, despite not always agreeing with him.

[@danieljosephbestguy5990]

@@aguy7848 Yeah, Disney again made him the typical evil serpent playing the role of the villain's assistant much like Kaa in the secondary villain role of "The Jungle Book" only that Sir Hiss comes more across as the tertiary "nicer" antagonist or least evil who disagrees with John's harsher plans and screwups (though it might be because he's more intelligent such as hanging Friar Tuck and getting into trouble with the Catholic Church) because the Sheriff is only second to John when it comes to being evil and actively upsetting others. He may not wield all the power as John when it comes to this version, but he is the one who actively does the harming whilst working for the King and the one most people love to hate whereas Sir Hiss comes off as slightly more charming while also being cunning. The Sheriff's charm was more a cover to just show how evil he truly was and that's how he was so compelling and fun to watch. But Sir Hiss genuinely seems worried about the Prince's flaws despite favouring and even sometimes manipulating him to get rid of Richard.

[@Copper20]

@@aguy7848 One VHS release actually called the poor townsfolk "loyal subjects" for some reason.

[@FortunAdlaich]

His worry might have been more about them potentially being excommunicated, plus, unless I’m wrong, the Church had special protections at the time and there were lines even the monarchs couldn’t cross

[@maxmantell5009]

King Richard=mufasa Prince John=scar

[@micahfranklin4560]

This ending would’ve been so much better than the original

[@nicholaskingmequeen]

someone animate this holy CRAAAP

[@starvoltnexus3139]

Or at least put it in kingdom hearts when they use this movie

[@SofiasAltAccount]

THATS RACIST YOU CANT SAY THE C WORD

[@lastswordfighter]

Degenerate furry.

[@Mike14264]

Honestly, I never got why they didn't animate this. It would've been a great way to rise the tension!

[@orboakin8074]

I grew up watching this movie as a kid in Nigeria and I love it to this day! I recently bought the DVD and rewatched it for the first time yesterday and only discovered this alternate ending in the special features😂😂

[@chrismc410]

Prince John shouldn't feel too bad. He ended up being King a few years later. Robin and Marian probably wisely left England shortly after hearing news of that.

[@TheMagnaficent]

A few years is a long time

[@chrismc410]

@@TheMagnaficent apparently not in John's case. Richard's death in 1199 was likely how he got out of the Rock Pile. Word of his brother's death would definitely be need-to-know information and one succeeds the throne immediately upon his or her predecessor's death or abdication in England and later the UK. The jailers had to likely bow their heads to John and tell him what happened and call him "Your Majesty". John did do something Richard could not do: keep the Plantaganet line going with Henry III

[@snakes3425]

Richard: you should be banished from England forever John: You're just saying that because father likes me better Richard (breaking down): OHHH DADDDDYYYYYY!!!!! (starts sucking his thumb)

[@Batou3]

snakes3425 only girls yell for daddy

[@snakes3425]

That's also historically true John was Henry II's favorite son, and Richard betrayed their father and joined the rebels in the Great Revolt of 1173-74, and saw being King of England as punishment for his betrayal of Henry, who gave John his brother's beloved Duchy of Aquitaine.

[@chrismc410]

@@Batou3 guys do too if he is your geographically closest parenr

[@Gabezilla437]

This scene should be in the film, because that gave me answers of what happened to Maid Marion during the final fight, and I could see the interaction of Richard and John 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@amalfi5000]

I hope they use this ending in a live action Robin Hood.

[@phantomwriter2629]

No! No more live action disney movies or cheap remakes!

[@FangChaChomp]

With all the due respect. But shut the hell up. Disney is not the same. I am expecting that the supposed remake of Robin Hood is going to be with Humans and it’s gonna be a fucking hot and steaming piece of shit.

[@depressedthoughts]

Shut up! Shut up right now! Like shut your mouth! Do you understand the problems we are already having with disney remakes?! We are getting more ruined remakes and the lion king do you understand what the internet's gonna do when they see a cgi furry or animal with clothes on for a remake?! Well roast him just like sonic!

[@B4byB3lles]

Guys stop being rude to the commenter

[@amalfi5000]

@@B4byB3lles Thank you! I've been insulted by them.

[@woober7777]

Maybe because I grew up watching this movie, but I prefer the ending they chose because Prince John going stark-raving mad on Hiss is way too funny and iconic to leave out with all the one-liners too. "You eel in snake's clothing" and so forth. That combined with seeing them imprisoned is a more satisfying conclusion IMO.

[@MatthewTheWolf2029]

In my opinion, this is a better and more solid ending.

[@anoncollie]

Uh... technically John raised taxes for Richard’s ransom..

[@aguy7848]

You mean in real life? I don't know much about English history.

[@capncake8837]

@@aguy7848 Yeah, it was to fund the crusade Richard was on.

[@KurtBenning]

Someone needs to animate this please!!

[@Allcitycrewoo7]

With Richard arguing with prince John it reminds me of the lion king where mufasa argues scar

[@MaitreDoudou2000]

this alternative end is very nice, as a fan of animation i love it

[@indianfilmsproductions130]

This ending is so good

[@riley-dv8eu]

"Here is my take on the scene" Richard: i leave England in your care and i come to see the people oppressed John: I Well, i didn't mean to see i- Hiss: it-i can explain your majesty, i i tried to tell him it was wrong Prince John: it was his idea Hiss: i tried to tell him but no no no Prince: this eel in snakes clothing Richard : You Are BOTH Guilty

[@alexiaNBC]

Didn't Richard inadvertently cause a mass outbreak of anti-Jewish violence both before and after he left on the Crusade?

[@TheMagnaficent]

@@alexiaNBCnot in this universe only in real world in real life king Richard died in the crusades but if they did that it would break the kids hearts so of course they can’t have that

[@TheMagnaficent]

How is sir hiss guilty he doesn’t have any power it was all Prince John

[@thepatrioticbrothersdivegr4743]

Richard: Sheriff too. All three of you should be banished from England forever but it will upset Mother. Oh and by the way, the crown?

[@spencerstark6420]

King Richard: well brother John up to your old tricks I see Maid Marian King Richard Prince John [gasps] Me: busted!

[@malcolmmonster7987]

I wish they would make this scene happy

[@warriorcatsfan6906]

Happy New Year Everyone it's 2020

[@vensrinivasan3097]

@@warriorcatsfan6906 2020 was the worst year of our lives because we were in Quarantine

[@nicoschannelcangele7375]

King Richard: Friar Tuck!!! Friar Tuck: Yes Your Highness??? King Richard: i Order You To Marry These Two!!!

[@TheMagnaficent]

Friar tuck believed he was going to get a reward for his service to Robin Hood

[@cartoonliker4666]

This would've been the best ending of the Disney movie.

[@gameshowfanatic9311]

I love this one because it shows John and sir hiss getting their just deserts

[@josephward1071]

I wonder what Richard and John’s Mother will say about Prince John’s behaviour

[@DorianYarg]

- Robin Hood, you'll be Lord. - Thank you, your majesty. - And you, Little John, you'll be duke. - Thank you, your honor. - Oh yes, Friar Tuck... - (Finally it's time for my reward) - ... I order you to celebrate Robin and Marian marrige! - (fuck...)

[@magnusdiridian]

he could have made a badger...into a cardinal!!

[@aleksandarvil5718]

​@@magnusdiridianAbbot of monastery*

[@elleramirez1373]

I wish this was in the movie.

[@yourdad2998]

THEY SHOULD'VE KEPT ITTTTT

[@anamicanovic5522]

Reminds me of the part where Percy's arrest as his ex girlfriend breaks up with him.

[@kaylincales7701]

Alright for King Richard to handle his poor excuse of a brother

[@curtthegamer934]

While this is a cool ending, I actually prefer the ending we got, for one major reason: If King Richard returned on that night, the entire jail break sequence was completely pointless. Friar Tuck never would have been hanged even if Robin Hood hadn't broken everybody out that night, King Richard would have still returned that night and everything would have been fine.

[@TheMagnaficent]

Your such a smart guy but mabye since Robin Hood didn’t know king Richard returned it would still matter

[@samperry5383]

The voice for Prince John is so good

[@teencritik5512]

It’s Hercule Poirot himself, Peter Ustinov

[@roguethearcticfolf]

I have to admit this was a good ending

[@LucyLovettLestrange]

I would like to see King Richard more! After all he only speaks like for 20 seconds in the original version

[@TheCommenterDragon]

Given that Floyd Norman was one of the artists/animators for this film, I wouldn't be surprised if all the concept art used for this deleted ending was all his handy work.

[@Riako]

I like this ending a looot more!

[@cameronmccoy425]

2:06 Prince John: I fear the end is near. Maid Marian: Don't you come a step closer! Prince John: NOBODY gives orders to King John! Maid Marian: You're not the King! Prince John: (scoffs) Mere formality. And now, my lovely Marian, the time has come...

[@morticiaaddams8901]

...execute Order 66

[@Alpha_slayer2]

@@morticiaaddams8901 it will be done My Lord

[@thepatrioticbrothersdivegr4743]

Cue King 👑 Richard

[@thepatrioticbrothersdivegr4743]

King Richard well brother John up to you’re old tricks again I see

[@thomashuffman3237]

@multirainbowhawk Prince John: YIKE!!!! Sir Hiss: S-s-s-sire? (Gulp) Prince John: Richard! I… I…

[@LadyVader33]

The real shame about not having this ending is that Maid Marian is depicted as a stronger character, a diversion from decades of damsel stereotypes propogated by Disney. Oh well. Maybe in the live remake

[@oddgeir2330]

It's not a stereotype, it is the truth.

[@FangChaChomp]

Stronger for what? Do you want to see a fucking Mary Sue? It’s that what you want?

[@LadyVader33]

@@FangChaChomp a gal can be assertive and stand up to bullies without being a mary sue

[@LadyVader33]

@@oddgeir2330 you sound sexist

[@Dayserking]

The ending this movie deserved

[@ianturner532]

Prince John deserves to be banished

[@antmichael2493]

But that would upset their mother according to King Richard.

[@wizarddudereborn457]

If Nottingham becomes a Kingdom Hearts world, this should be the ending used on the second visit. Sora, Donald, Goofy, Little John and Skippy carry Robin Hood to the church where Maid Marian is caring for him. Prince John's Heartless then finally blossoms and a boss fight ensues. After beating the Dark Monarch, King Richard sends Prince John to jail and commends Sora. Hiss then reminds Prince John of their mother's castle and the latter sucks his thumb while chasing his, having gone stark-raving mad.

[@rowenamillicent9250]

Oh, I just love happy endings! 🤧😄

[@NicholasWingoldenkiwi2095]

I would honestly love to use this scene in my live action Robin Hood movie

[@FangChaChomp]

NO MORE LIVE ACTIONS/ REMAKES.

[@nicoschannelcangele7375]

Sir Hiss: Sire They Went This Way Prince John (Angrily) : Hiss Stop Hissing in My Ear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nicoschannelcangele7375]

King Richard: Brother i Have Returned!!!

[@Duelinator]

2:34 I wanna see the shocked look on Prince John’s face when King Richard enters the scene in the movie.

[@benjaminrogers2073]

2:53-3:07 *King Richard:* _(to Prince John and Sir Hiss angrily)_ You are *_BOTH_* guilty! You have used the crown for your own selfish interests! You should be banished from England forever! But it would upset mother. Oh, yes. The crown?

[@pernelldh]

…also for the Sheriff of Nottingham to be guilty and banished from England forever too!

[@Prince_Gator]

Yet Disney’s Robin Hood still stays at number 2 of my animated movie list even with this missing alternate ending Maid Marian is still my 2nd favorite character aswell seeing her get more screen time is better and kinda shows that the ending we see now is just rushed since of how lazy Disney was in this era but thanks for uploading this.

[@ellesandralady8596]

I think I have seen the scene on the dvd version some where.. both endings are amazing 😊

[@arenjtumastens]

I quite prefer the actual film ending over this one. But yeah, I was rather weirded out how Marian never shows up after the "The Phoney King of England" song sequence until the wedding scene. And I find it weird how here, Sir Hiss sucks his tail with Prince John sucking his thumb.

[@okamijubei]

"From forward to now on! All the toilets in England shall be called..... JOHNS!!!" John: "NO!!! NNNOOOOOOO!!!"

[@nssportstv7231]

They should’ve added a scene in which the king offered Robin Hood the position as the new Sheriff of Nottingham

[@losilluminados3729]

I think that being knighted is a much bigger honour.

[@paysonterhune290]

Better ending!

[@SuperSpieth]

This would’ve been a interesting way to end it, but I like how King Richard looked in his final design a little bit better.

[@crimsonflame6881]

I'm guessing that Disney didn't use this version because its kinda similar to what happened in Monty Python Robin Hood Man in Tights

[@lordyoehann1817]

Men in tights came 20 years after the Disney version

[@Vimacone]

More like the 1938 version with Errol Flynn

[@lordyoehann1817]

@@Vimacone the most popular original version of that story.

[@gageperuti5519]

@@lordyoehann1817 Also, Monty Python didn't make it. Mel Brooks did.

[@lordyoehann1817]

@@gageperuti5519 correct

[@thecloakedagent3403]

As interesting as this alternate scene was, I personally think that it would’ve detracted from the film’s comedic and lighthearted tone.

[@matthewmcvey3494]

Sir hiss should get less of lid sentences than John and the sheriff because being beaten by the prince would be punishment enough

[@aguy7848]

Sir Hiss, although one of the kinder individuals among John's lot of cronies, was still the one who hypnotized Richard in the first place. Although he doesn't deserve as much of a sentence as John and the sheriff, he still must atone for his crimes.

[@nilesclifford9704]

And sir hiss should quit prince John's side.

[@matthewmcvey3494]

​@aguy7848 oh yeah, I forgot about that withdrawal my statement.

[@benjaminodhner1175]

King Richard: "Friar Tuck, would you care to do the honors of marrying Robin Hood and Maid Marian?"

[@Dstone1187]

So apparently, the Sheriff of Nottingham is reformed in this scene, interesting

[@nancyleahcullen996]

The reason why this Alternate Ending was scrapped because it's a little too Dark for younger audience

[@nancyleahcullen996]

@@No-hd4cg In 1:57 Prince John was going to kill Robin Hood

[@No-hd4cg]

@@nancyleahcullen996 This comment was made before I found out why it is dark.

[@FortunAdlaich]

Prince John sounds like Mr. Burns and it makes perfect sense

[@punprincess3214]

Im glad they kept this ending with voice acting in the special features, kinda feels like you can pick the ending you want

[@thepatrioticbrothersdivegr4743]

3:13 this scene has prince John and sir hiss sucking their thumb and tail

[@ToaGatanuva]

I love how this shows that no matter who the king is, the army is always the same

[@shaneestes372]

This ending is literally when Bob Iger returned and Chapek was given the boot! 😂

[@LairdVerge]

this ending was included with the dvd and i gotta be honest it scared me half to death as a kid it made prince john look so much more sinister and dark as he was prepared to brutally kill robin

[@ToweringToska]

Ah! The Sheriff was in the wedding audience! That's so good, I love that sinister guy, it's hilarious and to his character that he isn't sacked or anything and jumps right into the old King Richard law again like it's natural.

[@rachelwinters3708]

What goes around, comes around

[@matthewtuerffs6503]

A good additional exchange that could be added just before 2:51: Sir Hiss: Well, you knew it wouldn’t last forever! I tried to tell you this would happen, but no no no, your arrogance- Prince John: (finally turning on Hiss and furiously strangling him) Why you eel in snake’s clothing-! King Richard: SILENCE!! (With that, John and Hiss immediately cease and cower in fear.) 2:53 King Richard (con’t): You are BOTH guilty! (Etc., etc.)

[@thepatrioticbrothersdivegr4743]

You’ve used the crown for selfish interests you should be banished from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 forever ♾!

[@matthewtuerffs6503]

@@thepatrioticbrothersdivegr4743 …but it would upset Mother. And so on, and so on. Thank you.

[@EddieKyteABCDEFG12345678910]

@@matthewtuerffs6503 Prince John: Mommy! (sucks his thumb)

[@TheMagnaficent]

Basically sir hiss tried to tell Prince John that he shouldn’t tax his people because someday king Richard would return and be very angry but he didn’t listen and now he had to pay the piper for his selfishness

[@matthewtuerffs6503]

@@TheMagnaficent Exactly!

[@cb8655]

Who ever did an impression of Peter Ustinov’s Prince John here wasn’t half bad, I must say!

[@pikppa]

I think it was Kevin Michael Richardson

[@kugelweg]

Yes, it was a decent attempt. Ustinov had such a deep and musical voice that he must have been difficult to copy, but the man here does a nice job of copying his vocal intonations and such.

[@aleksandarvil5718]

More like John Rhys-Davies ( Gimli and Treebeard in *"Lord of the Rings"* )

[@kaitlintropper2061]

I bet little John saw king Richard and warn him about prince John’s trick.

[@paolocalapatia6401]

Not that I DON'T Hate what we got BUT having Maid Marian AND King Richard involved makes this A Better Ending :)

[@lucasmatiasdelaguilamacdon7798]

Ah yes, and then Richard died in France, Carta Magna happened, the power of the English monarchy ended up being divided between The Barons and the Monarch, lost Normandy and Aquitania to Philip Capet, and had to submit to the will of the Barons by signing the Carta Magna...

[@Symphonia30]

Honestly would’ve preferred that and then over the original Disney ending.

[@anamicanovic5522]

Reminds me Of Surly' death when Andie and Buddy how much how they love him very much.

[@zacharythedino227]

0:18 Prince John

[@damonika09]

Glad this ending remembered that his name was Robin of Loxley.

[@wolftal1178]

Personally, this seemed far more satisfactory ending.

[@asjadkarim629]

2:33 Disney Now Tells You: Tigger