Top 10 Action Scenes in Disney Movies

These action scenes in Disney movies took full advantage of the animation medium. Our countdown includes "Tangled," "Mulan," "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," and more! What's YOUR favorite Disney action sequence? Let us know in the comments!
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[@henri191]

"The Hunchback of Notre Dame" is underrated and the Sanctuary fight is the best scene in this movie

[@henri191]

The soundtrack during Simba vs Scar , with their fight , is the best battle in animated movies from Disney

[@samduymelinck]

I 110% agree with you. Hans Zimmer did a great job on the score, and not just for the battle scene. Literally the whole movie's score is great af!

[@Starwarsfanboy0928]

Agreed, so much so, that it’s actually the only movie he won an Oscar for.

[@user-oc7dl9or8f]

Is the best battle in animated movie

[@Lady-Kanerasoka]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE that music moment! I always have to crank up the volume to near max every time I get there. Ever since the film came out when I was two, I could never stop replaying that scene because I, according to my mom, liked the pretty music, and that’s something I STILL DO TO THIS DAY!!! Hans Zimmer is an outright genius! It’s no wonder why he won an Academy Award for Best Original Score for this film

[@JonathanLasry]

I just got chills when you showed the Fox and the Hound fighting the bear, and a touch of teary eyes when Quasimodo breaks free to save Esmeralda

[@jediclonekag13]

All of these action scenes in Disney movies are just so visually striking.

[@RickeGnool]

The original Lion King is a masterpiece.

[@RickeGnool]

@@Okcomputer514 Me neither

[@joshmontemayor1212]

The Lion King isn't called Disney's Magnum Opus for nothing.

[@tracysteele7652]

I agree with u the 1994 film is indeed a masterpiece the live action film didn't have the same feeling some classic scenes were missed out scar spoke be prepared not sung and the animals were expressionless

[@bagusfirmanastiar1419]

I agree 100%

[@pamelakibildis1177]

Yes it is I watched it this week 🦁🙂

[@krististarosta6736]

Even though Tarzan doesn’t know his real parents, but he avenged them!

[@themasterofcommentsandrese4351]

Talk about dramatic irony.

[@joshualowe959]

Also, in Aristocats, Lafayette & Napoleon, the two dogs were chasing Edgar on his motorcycle, but little did the dogs know, they were protecting a family of cats!

[@racheljackson4428]

that's so true.

[@joshualowe959]

@@racheljackson4428 about Tarzan avenging his parents without knowing it OR the dogs saving protecting the cats from Edgar without knowing it??

[@krisstinawilson4461]

Not to mention avenging his adoptive brother's death as well.

[@joshualowe959]

The Lion King movies always have the most action scenes: LION KING 1. Simba & Nala chased by the hyenas 2. Mufasa fights off the hyenas 3. The wildebeest stampede 4. Pumbaa being chased by the lioness 5. Simba fights the lioness until he found out that it was Nala 6. The big fight between lionesses & hyenas in the burning Pride Rock 7. The final battle between Simba & Scar LION KING 2 1. Kiara & Kovu escaping the alligators 2. Kiara escape the wildfire that Nuka & Vitani started 3. Simba being ambushed by the outsider lionesses 4. The big fight between the Simba's pride & Zira's pride 5. Kiara stopping Zira causing the two lionesses to fall and bounce down the cliff

[@jennahillard9877]

The Lion King is a very a very beloved and depressed movie with a serious story plot. It’s makes very good quality with family and relationships to love each other.❤️ The songs go well with the story plot to perfectly explain each scene.(Also The Lion King has one of the best soundtracks out of all of the 90’s Disney movies)🎶💿

[@malloryweeks3306]

@@jennahillard9877 circle of life and can you feel the love tonight are my two most favorite songs of lion king. Also from Simba’s pride I love he lives in you and love will find a way

[@starentertainment-n4l]

You forgot the rhino chase from lion king 2

[@TheCommenterDragon]

My favorite thing about these scenes is that they are historic!!!

[@chocothun1]

The Mojo Channels giving Hunchback the credit it righteously deserves is everything for me.

[@KittySnicker]

YES!

[@precious_muse]

I'd add that moment from Robin Hood when he fought off Prince John's forces and simultaneously proposes to Maid Marianne.

[@ElizabethHernandez-zc1mv]

The basil and ratigan fight was my favorite! 😊

[@dreamguardian8320]

The battle with the Hydra was truly the battle that made Hercules break a sweat. And Simba's battle with Scar was intense, especially with the slow motion.

[@joshualowe959]

9:05 SANCTUARY! Hunchback of Notre Dame had the most intense and dark scenes ever in any Disney movie. Quasimodo getting tortured and humiliated & Frollo BURNING PEOPLE ALIVE!!!

[@trinaq]

Oh God, after just glimpsing the thumbnail, this proves that I'll NEVER get over Mufasa's tragic death! 😭💔 🦁

[@samduymelinck]

Who can? I still cry every time Simba cries for help even though I've watched the movie over 15 times the past 2 years. (My favorite movie, if it wasn't obvious)

[@qihuang6610]

@@samduymelinck uh? it was just a made up film it wasnt even real why are you sad? thats one of the weird things about people lol

[@jennahillard9877]

Mufasa’s death is the most depressing Disney death in history

[@BrotherWolf100]

"Will you forget the head slicing thing!", a line so memorable lol xD

[@chelseacanales8763]

Tarzan vs Sabor fight scene is awesome. But what made the scene so good is the Tarzan yell, goosebumps every single time.

[@paninithesandwich6939]

The Lion King one is iconic

[@crimsonphoenix1133]

There's also a few underrated action scenes such as the final battle in Lilo and Stitch, Gaston vs Beast, and the chase for the potion in the Emperor's New groove

[@SpacialRend7]

These action sequences really pulls you in, leaving you on the edge of your seat! Naturally, The Lion King’s battle at Pride Rock is my favorite of all. However, my other favorites include the climax of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Moana and Maui vs Te Ka, Tarzan vs Sabor, Hercules vs Hydra, and TLK’s Stampede sequence.

[@Lady-Kanerasoka]

No surprise that The Lion King would be number one. I can NEVER turn my eyes away from the screen whenever the battle plays. The visuals and animation are absolutely stunning and beautiful. The music is beyond epic and gets you sucked into the drama. I can never help cranking up the volume whenever I get to the part of Simba and Scar battling to the death and when Simba ascends the throne later. The Lion King is 100% animation and storytelling perfection through and through!!

[@joshualowe959]

I think the Disney animal movies have the best action scenes: JUNGLE BOOK 1. Monkey kidnap Mowgli 2. Baloo & Bagheera rescuing Mowgli from the monkeys 3. Shere Khan chasing Mowgli & nearly killing Baloo TARZAN 1 Kala fighting Sabor 2. Kerchak & Tarzan fighting Sabor 3. Monkeys chasing Jane 4. Tarzan fighting Clayton LION KING 1. The hyena chases 2. The wildebeest stampede 3. Simba fighting the lioness until he found out that the lioness is Nala 4. The final battle between Simba & Scar

[@amayajones68]

Yes!! The monkey chase (they’re actually baboons) in Tarzan is awesome!

[@joshualowe959]

@@amayajones68 poor Jane... imagine if Jane got chased by SABOR though....

[@amayajones68]

@@joshualowe959 Ohhhhhh. That would be intense. Hair raising even.

[@joshualowe959]

@@amayajones68 or imagine if Sabor encountered CLAYTON.....

[@amayajones68]

@@joshualowe959 Oooooooooo. I think she may have given him a run for his money. I hope she would. Clayton was the worst.

[@KittySnicker]

Great list! That “Sanctuary” scene in Hunchback of Notre Dame is PURE EPICNESS!! I love how Quasimodo rises to the occasion and breaks those chains, with that anger and determination in his eyes. And the music combined with the choir as he descends to the town square is EVERYTHING!

[@kellysmith5873]

Mufasa's fight with the hyenas to save Simba & Nala was really cool. He totally brought new meaning to the "protective dad" persona.

[@joshuamerriweather2861]

The original soundtrack of the Lion King is a phenomenal masterpiece that displayed the perfect emotions for every scene

[@keirarees3179]

Every time I watch the final battle in Beauty and the Beast, Hunchback of Notre Dame and Tarzan when he says goodbye to his mother and when the silverback dies oh man do I bawl my eyes out. I just cheer when Simba and Scar fight, when Simba delivers the final roar………..chills every time!

[@Starwarsfanboy0928]

When they do a Pixar action scene list, don’t be surprise that The Incredibles will be at #1.

[@babydrobi1]

I'll be surprised if its not!

[@Starwarsfanboy0928]

Same here.

[@racheljackson4428]

yeah that would be awesome

[@odin5415]

I would not disagree, but I would go with the rocket chase in Toy Story or the the door chase in monsters inc

[@johnathonmarquez7676]

It's amazing how much the Lion King still impacts me emotionally. Just from the fight scene with scar, I always end up with Goosebumps and enthralled with the action, slow motion and the flames painting the battle scene. And Simba slowly climbing up pride rock in the rain always makes me overwhelmed with tears.

[@kcsupersonic1]

My favorite scene on this list is the Wreck-It Ralph climax. The power and message behind Ralph's sacrifice is just too good. I cry every time I watch that scene and hear Ralph say the Bad Guy Affirmation while falling towards the volcano.

[@sakurakittynoir1400]

My favorite Flynn Rider scene is when he's fighting Maximus at the dam. "You should know that this is the strangest thing I've ever done!" Love it!!!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@alexhidalgo7110]

Simba vs scar was for the king of circle of life and simba to avenge his father’s death Probably the best battle ever in Disney the lion king

[@henri191]

Tarzan got his revenge when he killed the leopard that killed his parents and this same leopard killed a little gorila early

[@MsBerann]

So happy that hunchback is number 3! Truly a glorious fighting scene! :)

[@grayshigami6797]

Simba roaring: ROAAARRRRR Lion roar in real life: *sounds like an engine

[@nin10dohgirl16]

Great Big Ben Chase/Battle atop Big Ben from The Great Mouse Detective: AM I A JOKE TO YOU!?!

[@lorenzjudeceloso2444]

Mulan is definitely a classic Disney masterpiece

[@etherealbeauty_sf3799]

I can't watch the "kill the beast" scene without feeling really angry at the blatant racism and intolerance of someone who looks different on the outside

[@darkangel12cat]

I always get teary eyed every time Simba climbs up pride rock after the fight, such a fantastic ending

[@abdul-jabbarabdulai1725]

Tarzan and The Lion King fight scenes are the best to watch

[@CLDJ227]

The black bear scene from the Fox and the Hound was always my favorite scene from that film growing up. The Lion King and Hunchback of Notre Dame were both visually striking films with epic music and an action-packed climax. I watched those over and over again as a kid. 😎

[@blakewordlow7632]

I Love the battle Between Simba and His Uncle Scar.

[@mariobrony1396]

Atlantis and sleeping beauty should’ve been more than just honorable mentions

[@נדבהורביץ-ג5ר]

The Little Mermaid: 1. Ariel and Flounder escape from the shark 2. Ariel saves Eric from drowning 3. Erice saves Ariel from Ursula Aladdin: 1. Magic Carpet escape in the Cave of Wonders 2. Aladdin vs Snake Jafar Beauty and the Beast: 1. Beast saves Belle from the wolves 2. Beast vs Gaston on the tower The Lion king: 1. Simba & Nala chased by the hyenas 2. The wildebeest stampede 3. The big fight between lionesses & hyenas in the burning Pride Rock 4. The final battle between Simba & Scar

[@matthewcline2728]

Yes, I’m glad that both Lion King, with that sequence, and the Sanctuary sequence from Hunchback were included on this list. The latter I especially liked because of of how Quasimodo rushed to help Esmeralda, but how he seemed to break free of both literal, and figurative chains in that moment as well (as pointed out by Laverne when she said that the actual chains weren’t what were holding him back). Anyway, thanks for this list!

[@eliasamparan553]

One action sequence that was left out was the opening to Bolt Although it was all a scene being shot on camera at a filming studio, the action sequence with Bolt and Penny is stunning

[@zanemlewis96]

Jim saving the ship at the end of Treasure Planet should've at least been an honorable mention. Gives me goosebumps every time.

[@Showman_87]

The Big Ben finale in The Great Mouse Detective was pretty epic.

[@CaptainCretaceous91]

Especially with how one-sided it was.

[@gershonb]

Everything in the Lion King's last battle scene is perfect.

[@dreamguardian8320]

Agreed, much better than the live action one.

[@globbyakaweirdjellyguy954]

I enjoyed the “Rescue Kida” scene, but I always got creeped out by Rourke’s crystal transformation.😥 I’m glad the Big Hero 6 battle with Yokai got at least an honorable mention.😊

[@startygernebulla2088]

Nic profile. I see you are a man of culture as well 😊

[@globbyakaweirdjellyguy954]

@@startygernebulla2088 Thanks!😊 I like your profile picture too. I just hope if the “Big Hero 6” sequel really is happening next year, we’ll at the least get to see this shapeshifter in it.😉 (Although I hope we get to see others like Mini-Max and Felony Carl too).

[@startygernebulla2088]

@@globbyakaweirdjellyguy954 I think they're actually making another tv show for next year called Baymax! I just hope it's good!

[@globbyakaweirdjellyguy954]

@@startygernebulla2088 I heard about that and I hope it’s good too.😊 I’m always glad to see more Baymax.😉

[@nathansheehan3334]

Personal Top 5 Favorite Disney Action Scenes 1. Balloon Battle(Atlantis) 2. The Mountain Battle(Mulan) 3. Car Chase(Big Hero 6) 4. Battle of Pride Rock(Lion King) 5. Sanctuary(Notre Dame)

[@joshualowe959]

12:48 Simba vs Scar Lion King had SO MANY action scenes: 1. Simba & Nala chased by hyenas 2. Mufasa fights the hyenas to save Simba & Nala 3. The wildebeest stampede 4. Simba being chased by the hyenas again 5. Pumbaa being chased by a lioness 6. Simba fighting the lioness until he found out that it was Nala 7. The fight between hyenas & the pridelanders 8. The final battle between Simba and Scar . The Lion King always has action scenes.

[@Lady-Kanerasoka]

2:13 Not only is “Kill the Beast!” a great action sequence, it’s also some of the funniest moments from the entire film! Though to be frank, I think the live-action version of the film was much better in EVERY WAY!!

[@Sandlot1992]

the slow-motion sequence from the Lion King reminds me of something from a Kung Fu movie or something!

[@samuelcollantes1175]

Happy tuesday ms mojo, Nice video , specially since ir included the movie "tangled" which i just watched yesterday un Disney+. See You soon for more.

[@hellothere7948]

The lion king fight is amazing. I wish you included Elsa's battle with the guards in frozen 1

[@rubygracemoseley8144]

That bear from Fox and the Hound terrified me as a child and I would get scared every time that scene came on

[@juanmata9814]

1. Tangled 2. The Little Mermaid 3. Tarzan 4. The Lion King 5. Frozen 6. Frozen 2 7. Sleeping Beauty 8. Aladdin 9. Atlantis Lost Empire 10. Raya The Last Dragon My Favorite Best Disney movies ever

[@nightslayer6951]

Hercules fighting Hydra is the most epic than his clash with the Titans

[@dreamguardian8320]

Agreed.

[@nightslayer6951]

@@dreamguardian8320 It was too quick fight

[@anchitbaishya]

You forgot about Raya and the Last Dragon. It has some of the best action sequences in the Disney franchise.

[@danielhilderbrand7393]

Definitely!

[@joshualowe959]

Like the sword fight???

[@rodrigorousseau562]

Raya and Namaari fight was something completely new to Disney from me Seen 2 young woman fighting each other. I was speechless

[@maytalacedo2942]

Sleeping beauty fight scene with a dragon is my favorite since it's a classic fairy tale that has a good vs evil.

[@robertahenley4115]

Wreck-It Ralph 2: “Hey, what about me? Don't I count?”

[@YasmeenMO]

Mulan fighting Huan Army is my favorite action scenes

[@Showtunediva]

You severely overlooked Raya & The Last Dragon Emily. There were AMAZING action scenes in that movie.

[@azymondiaskingofthedragons2897]

I get chills everytime I see the lions charge at the hyenas

[@rubygracemoseley8144]

YES!!! LION KING WINS! SO EPIC

[@joshuahallman8830]

Hercules' fight with the Hydra was scary and epic, I also like the Tarzan's duel with the Leopard

[@justineves3588]

very very great epic list I like it a lot very great job mis mojo one of my very favorite list ever ❤

[@munirayussuf3575]

loved the lion king

[@miguelcejajr5976]

One honrable Jim Hawking's and the others escaping from Treasure Planet before it explodes.

[@epache315]

R.I.P. Tony Jay (1933-2006) Voice of Judge Frollo from Disney's The Hunchback Of Notre Dame an amazing and chilling performance singing Hellfire Judge Frollo He's Evil One of the best and most Darkest Disney Villains ever Judge Frollo He's really special and Tony Jay's voice was a part of it. ❤🖤💜🔥😭😭😢😭😢😢😢😢😢😭😭😢😢😢😢😭😭😭😢😢😢😢😭😭😢😢😢😭😢😢😢

[@ilike2365]

This is just my opinion but I personally believe that “Sanctuary” is the best scene in Disney history.

[@vetarlittorf1807]

The ending of The Lion King was truly tragic. To see that usurper Simba overthrow Scar, the rightful and noble king, was heartbreaking.

[@ma3mc3mu-X]

You should the top final battles in other animated movies, such as 7723 vs Ares from Next Gen.

[@henriquedearruda8902]

Top 10 animated characters fans think are in love.

[@freddiemolinajr.8397]

Ms mojo is a great channel

[@maxmeidl4909]

Now all we need is a dreamworks version

[@sarahsims6164]

Predicting Rise of the Guardians will be on that list.

[@maxmeidl4909]

And any from the penguins action scenes, to any of the kung fu panda trilogy fights

[@startygernebulla2088]

The final battle from Megamind should be number one

[@BlazerK1914]

The Lion King is pretty much African Hamlet.

[@joshmontemayor1212]

Not to mention Disney's Magnum Opus.

[@jimbo9208]

well duh

[@SilverByakuya]

Lion King 2 is Romeo and Juilet

[@gemstarlight3733]

I love it but I’m my pinion I like the scene in treasure planet where Jim vs Scrop

[@mxphxsto8334]

omg yess also the scene towards the end when the planet was about to explode

[@gemstarlight3733]

@@mxphxsto8334 yes that is AWESOME to

[@aztecarey185channel8]

I'm I the only one remembers the most underrated Disney movie Treasure Planet and The Black Cauldron. These two movie in my opinion still have one of the greatest action scenes in Disney movie history. I hold these two movies in my heart no matter how majority forgotten or never heard of these two movie before. They're still the best ever in my heart. But I'm still glad to see Atlantis in the honorable mentioning's.

[@BooBop1987]

Good video!

[@tayloredwards4968]

Please do next action scenes in Pixar movies

[@TheImaginator972]

Say MsMojo can you do "The Lion King" Vs. "The Prince Of Egypt"?

[@abhipsaacharya5932]

I agree with your choice but I thing that you should have included elsa vs the nokk from frozen 2.not in the list but atleast in the honorable mentions.But anyhow your list is perfect.

[@jamesheatherly4209]

What about the Marshmallow chase scene from Frozen.

[@CaptainCretaceous91]

Bambi vs Ronno Bambi vs the dogs Aladar and the herd stand together Tyrannosaurus vs Stegosaurus Basil vs Rattigan

[@freddiemolinajr.8397]

Good video

[@WrenFaithBridger]

I'm sorry, but THE most action-packed scene is the second opening scene of "Bolt" (yes, "Bolt" is Disney & not Pixar). Penny & Bolt rushing to the airport being chased by Dr. Calico's goons has more action than even a lot of live-action movies, and can compare to openings of Bond movies! The fact that it was TOTALLY ignored here - not even an Honorable Mention - is a mistake. "Bolt...Zoom-Zoom!"

[@eleanorigbymin4355]

Nothing can defeat the Mastepiece which is the one and only Lion King 🙌 Like all the emotions are there. This cartoon movie forever will be my number 1

[@maggielaronge4774]

What about every fight scene in Raya The Last Dragon?

[@ashleyhoops5306]

and if you pause the movie beauty and the beast just as the cam zooms in on gastons eyes,you see skulls

[@tomnorton4277]

Scar vs Simba at the top. Good choice. Because half of it is in slow motion, you don't realise how short the fight actually is. In reality, it would have been less than 1 minute long considering how fast Simba and Scar were actually moving and how few blows they exchanged in the process, but the show motion adds a sense of epicness that it wouldn't have it the fight was shown at regular speed.

[@FeatheredWingz]

I know this list is just for the films but Tangled at number 10....Tangled: The Series had some amazing action sequences in season 3; especially once Rapunzel became able to go into her own unique Avatar State (of a sort; I'm dead serious about the comparison tho lol). The mid-season battle between her and the Kingdom of Corona's version of Evil Elsa is legendary among those of us who are fans of the series. She'll kick your butt with her frying pan on any regular day & you'll recover eventually but you better run for the hills as soon as she starts floating and both her hair & glow!

[@capamerica012]

As a child the Aladdin escape scene alone made me want a magic carpet instead of a race car. Sure, no seat belts, but no need for much maintenance.

[@skaryzogo0075]

Yes Scar vs Simba was number one i love the movie

[@ChrisWilliams-zz1kt]

The leviathan battle and the dogfight scene from Atlantis the lost empire are good despite its own oversights

[@ruwaidahmuhammed823]

Well, I knew a scene frm lion king would definitely be first..it's undoubtedly a true masterpiece...but the scene in Frozen when Elsa battles the guards..and at least one fight scene between Raya and Namaari in Raya snd the last dragon should've been included....those scenes were epic too..

[@olvialee7221]

174: Uh, how about 2 out of 3? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rainbowrunner1550]

I'll give out suggestions for a Top 10 Pixar action scenes list: - Battle for Ant Island (A Bug's Life) - Incredibles VS Omnidroid 10 (The Incredibles) - Captain McCrea VS AUTO (WALL-E) - Dogfight in more ways than one (Up) - Door Factory Chase (Monsters Inc) - Moving Day (Toy Story) - The Airport Scene (Toy Story 2) - Elenor VS Mordu (Brave) - Escaping the Dentist Office (Finding Nemo) - Landfill/Incinerator Scene (Toy Story 3) - Tiebreaker Race in L.A. (Cars) - Getting Back to HQ (Inside Out) - Arlo Rescuing Spot (The Good Dinosaur) - Woody and Gang VS Gabby Gabby and Bensons (Toy Story 4) - Ian and Barley VS Rock Dragon (Onward) - Boat Battle (Incredibles 2) Let me know if you have more suggestions.

[@waynedexter3863]

I’ve got 2 to add: -Escaping the ball from Cinderella -Subway chase from Oliver & Company

[@jaylenw.1202]

What about Aladdin vs. Jafar or Tiana vs. Facilier?

[@BLUEWOLFOFNIGHFIRE]

To the person reading this even though I don't know you but I wish you all the best for what life has to offer

[@startygernebulla2088]

Same to you, friend 💖💖😇