{"id":7100,"date":"2022-10-13T08:28:35","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T14:28:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/?p=7100"},"modified":"2023-01-04T15:49:20","modified_gmt":"2023-01-04T22:49:20","slug":"most-popular-movie-villains-across-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/articles-and-news\/most-popular-movie-villains-across-america\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Popular Movie Villain in Every U.S. State"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/graphic-shaneco-villains-v3_og.png\" alt=\"Title graphic of \u201cThe Most Popular Movie Villain in Every State\u201d\" class=\"wp-image-7101 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/graphic-shaneco-villains-v3_og.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/graphic-shaneco-villains-v3_og-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/graphic-shaneco-villains-v3_og-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/graphic-shaneco-villains-v3_og-380x190.png 380w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/graphic-shaneco-villains-v3_og-800x400.png 800w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/512;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Most iconic love stories have a villain \u2014 think about Rose\u2019s snobbish fianc\u00e9, Cal, in \u201cTitanic\u201d or Anna\u2019s deceitful love interest, Prince Hans, in Disney\u2019s \u201cFrozen.\u201d We love to hate them, but our stories wouldn&#8217;t be complete without them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, the villain is the most dynamic character in the film. Imagine \u201cThe Dark Knight\u201d without a psychotic Joker wreaking havoc on Gotham City or \u201c101 Dalmatians\u201d without the violent rages of Cruella de Vil. Would the movies be compelling enough without them? We think not. For this reason, Shane Co. turned to Google search volume to see which villains Americans in every state love most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Methodology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We put together a list of 87 popular movie villains (37 from live-action movies and 45 from Disney\/Pixar movies) using ranked lists from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insider.com\/greatest-movie-villains-all-time-ranked-2020-10#19-thanos-the-avengers-franchise-38\">The Insider<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/disney.fandom.com\/wiki\/Disney_Villains\">Disney Fandom<\/a>, and<a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/every-evil-disney-villain-ranked\/\"> Screenrant<\/a>. Using Google Trends, we analyzed the search volume of each movie villain over the past five years to determine the most searched live-action movie villain and Disney\/Pixar villain in every state, as well as nationwide. Read on to see which antagonist your state is most curious about!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Each State\u2019s Favorite Live-Action Movie Villain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"2215\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/graphic-shaneco-villains-v3_1.png\" alt=\"A U.S. map plotting the most popular movie villain in every state\" class=\"wp-image-7102 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/graphic-shaneco-villains-v3_1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/graphic-shaneco-villains-v3_1-108x300.png 108w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/graphic-shaneco-villains-v3_1-139x384.png 139w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/graphic-shaneco-villains-v3_1-768x2126.png 768w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/graphic-shaneco-villains-v3_1-555x1536.png 555w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/graphic-shaneco-villains-v3_1-740x2048.png 740w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/graphic-shaneco-villains-v3_1-380x1052.png 380w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/2215;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Stories about superheroes and their origins are spread far and wide, but what about the villains? Consider how many times you&#8217;ve heard the story of Superman versus the story of his arch-nemesis, Lex Luthor. We\u2019re fascinated by villains because they\u2019re rarely given the same attention as superheroes. They remain unpredictable and mysterious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all villains need supernatural powers to be wicked, either. Sometimes all it takes is a twisted mind. Some villains, like the Joker, have a complete lack of empathy, while others are downright disturbing, like Hannibal Lecter and Norman Bates. The way actors and actresses are able to embody complete insanity in these characters makes these films some of the most well-known movies of all time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Comic-book villains ranked the most popular among the states. The DC movie villains, including the Joker and Bane, are the most popular villains overall, with 13 states ranking them first. Marvel movie villains, including the Green Goblin, Dr. Octopus, and Thanos, are most popular in five states. Star Wars villains, including Kylo Ren and Darth Vader, were the most popular in two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Most Popular Live-Action Movie Villains in the U.S.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"990\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/graphic-shaneco-villains-v3_3.png\" alt=\"A bar graph showing the most popular movie villains in America\" class=\"wp-image-7104 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/graphic-shaneco-villains-v3_3.png 800w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/graphic-shaneco-villains-v3_3-242x300.png 242w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/graphic-shaneco-villains-v3_3-310x384.png 310w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/graphic-shaneco-villains-v3_3-768x950.png 768w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/graphic-shaneco-villains-v3_3-380x470.png 380w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/990;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It should come as no surprise that the most popular villain comes from Gotham City. The Joker caused complete chaos and destruction, and Heath Ledger raised the bar for how a comic-book villain should be portrayed! Known as one of the greatest villains of all time, the Joker was ranked the most popular villain in nine states, including Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Texas.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our runner-up is Hannibal Lecter, who is most searched in six states, including Iowa, Maine, Missouri, Montana, West Virginia, and Wyoming. \u201cSilence of the Lambs\u201d<em> <\/em>tells the horrifying narrative of Hannibal Lecter, a cannibal serial killer played by Anthony Hopkins. The incredible acting and psychological elements of this thriller rank Hannibal Lecter as the second most popular live-action villain overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another Batman villain ranking high on the list is Bane from \u201cThe Dark Knight Rises.\u201d Tom Hardy mastered the elite mentality and physicality of the character, landing Bane as the third most popular live-action villain overall and most popular in four states, including Alaska, Illinois, New York, and Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Honorable mentions go to Tyler Durden from \u201cFight Club,\u201d Hans Landa from \u201cInglourious Basterds,\u201d Detective Alonzo Harris from \u201cTraining Day,\u201d and Calvin Candie from \u201cDjango Unchained.\u201d Each of these antagonists is the most popular in three states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Each State\u2019s Favorite Disney or Pixar Villain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"2175\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/graphic-shaneco-villains-v3_2-1.png\" alt=\"A U.S. map plotting the most popular Disney\/Pixar movie villain in every state\" class=\"wp-image-7106 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/graphic-shaneco-villains-v3_2-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/graphic-shaneco-villains-v3_2-1-110x300.png 110w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/graphic-shaneco-villains-v3_2-1-141x384.png 141w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/graphic-shaneco-villains-v3_2-1-768x2088.png 768w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/graphic-shaneco-villains-v3_2-1-565x1536.png 565w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/graphic-shaneco-villains-v3_2-1-753x2048.png 753w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/graphic-shaneco-villains-v3_2-1-380x1033.png 380w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/2175;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What would a villain analysis be without Disney villains? In addition to live-action movie villains, we took a closer look at Disney and Pixar\u2019s most popular foes. A familiar Scar quote, &#8220;Long live the king,&#8221; comes from the lion who killed his own brother for power. This intelligent yet manipulative cat roared his way to the top of our list as the most popular in seven states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, South Carolina, and South Dakota. The Queen of Hearts, Ursula, and Cruella de Vil follow as top-searched villains scattered across the U.S. map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Most Popular Disney\/Pixar Movie Villain Overall<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1040\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/graphic-shaneco-villains-v3_4.png\" alt=\"Most popular Disney Pixar Movie Villains overall\" class=\"wp-image-7108 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/graphic-shaneco-villains-v3_4.png 800w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/graphic-shaneco-villains-v3_4-231x300.png 231w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/graphic-shaneco-villains-v3_4-295x384.png 295w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/graphic-shaneco-villains-v3_4-768x998.png 768w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/graphic-shaneco-villains-v3_4-380x494.png 380w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/1040;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Scar is king, reigning supreme as the most popular Disney\/Pixar villain nationwide. Quick to sentence a death penalty, the Queen of Hearts from \u201cAlice in Wonderland\u201d was runner-up on our list, most popular in six states, including Maine, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Ohio, and Wyoming. Known for her short temper, her favorite command seems to be \u201cOff with their head!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cruella de Vil and Maleficent, arguably two of the most wicked Disney villains, also landed top spots on our list, each most popular in three states. Both villains are so diabolical that they were awarded their own major motion films, starring Emma Stone and Angelina Jolie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Closing Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s the evil stepmother or the ex, there&#8217;s no love story without a villain. Shane Co. wishes for everyone to experience their fairytale ending, but certainly without these movie villains! We hope your love journey continues with your knight in shining armor down on one knee. Check out Shane Co.&#8217;s &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/engagement-rings\/c\">engagement rings<\/a> for the perfect ring to finish your perfect story!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Most iconic love stories have a villain \u2014 think about Rose\u2019s snobbish fianc\u00e9, Cal, in \u201cTitanic\u201d or 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