Disney's Hades has more resemblance to the concept of death in Scripture than the nebulous "lack of life" concept that we usually think of. In Scripture, Hades is a place to go to, but Death and Hades are also powerful beings whom God has granted rule over all humanity. Hades isn't in charge of humanity until after the cessation of life, but the persona Death is in charge of all humanity at all times, from the time any person sins.
This is the promise of God to Adam (that is, humanity) that when we sin, we will surely die, that is, be placed under the control of Death. This doesn't mean that we die immediately at sin, but that our lives become a living hell, and life is cheap and can be taken at any time.
Not a pretty picture. But Jesus says that the control of both Death and Hades is in Jesus hands, now. Since Jesus is merciful, then eternal life is offered to those who put themselves under Jesus' rule.
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