Scar (birth name Taka) is the main antagonist of Disney's 1994 animated feature film The Lion King and the deuteragonist of 2001 direct-to-video film Mufasa: The Lion King (2001). As the adoptive brother of Mufasa and the Prince of the Valley of Kings, Scar was next in line to assume the throne as king. However, his line in succession was replaced upon the birth of his nephew, Simba. This embittered Scar with jealousy and a sense of entitlement, prompting him to develop a regicidal plot to take over the kingdom, with the aid of his hyena minions.
As one of Disney's most infamous villains — made especially notorious for his success in murdering Mufasa — Scar is a primary member of the Disney Villains franchise.
