Could Ravenna Queen Be Redeemed In Future Sequels?

I still catch myself turning the idea over in my head on slow afternoons—could Ravenna Queen actually be redeemed in a future sequel? Honestly, I think she can be, but it would take careful writing, time, and a willingness to let the story live with uncomfortable consequences.

From my vantage point, the first thing a redemption needs is cause: not just a sudden regret monologue, but a believable unspooling of why she acted the way she did and what finally breaks that pattern. I’d want the writers to dig deeper into her origin and trauma without excusing cruelty. Look at how 'Maleficent' reframed its villain by giving motive and showing the damage that shaped her; it didn’t flip her into a saint overnight. If Ravenna were given scenes that expose regret, small acts of empathy, and repeated choices that go against her old instincts, the arc would feel earned rather than contrived.

Second, accountability matters to me. Redemption should include reparative action: not just defeating a greater evil and being crowned good, but actively trying to fix the harm she caused. That could be narrative gold—forcing a former tyrant to relinquish power, face the victims of her rule, and accept limitations on magic or authority. I can imagine a sequel where Ravenna’s magic is tied to a painful cost, so every good deed comes with sacrifice. That tension makes redemption dramatic instead of boring.

Finally, the audience needs time. Quick reversals get memes, but slow, layered transformations make people care. Throw in relationships that test her—maybe a foil who refuses to forgive immediately, or a childlike character that mirrors her younger self—and you have the interpersonal friction that makes growth feel real. I’d also love for the score and cinematography to reflect the change: colder, sharp lighting thawing into warmer tones when she actually makes a real choice for someone else. If a sequel commits to nuance, consequences, and gradual repair, I’d be rooting for her the whole way through—maybe even cheering from the front row.

I’m pretty obsessed with the idea that Ravenna Queen could be redeemed, and my short take is: yes, but only if it’s handled honestly. I want to see a slow burn where she loses what she relied on—power, illusions, unquestioning followers—and has to learn humility. Flashbacks that humanize without glorifying her cruelty would help, paired with present-day stakes that demand she chooses people over domination.

Also, she can’t just apologize; she needs to make amends. Maybe a magic pact forces her to undo one thing per season, or she’s put in a mentorship scenario where she must protect those she once oppressed. That kind of tangible repayment, plus real resistance from characters who remember her deeds, makes redemption feel earned rather than cheap. If writers give her meaningful consequences and time to change, I’d be onboard—and I’d probably get very invested in fan art and late-night forum debates about each step she takes.