Netflix to launch live-action 'Scooby-Doo' series: What to expect
What's the story
In a pop culture first, Netflix has announced a live-action series on Scooby-Doo, the beloved character that has been a main-stay in public discourse for the last 50 years.
The series, created by showrunners Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg and their production company Midnight Radio, will explore Scooby-Doo's origins and his mystery-solving gang.
It will focus on a haunting mystery at Camp Ruby-Spears involving a lonely Great Dane puppy who may have witnessed a supernatural murder.
Plot details
New series to explore 'Scooby-Doo' gang's early days
The upcoming series will follow old friends Shaggy and Daphne during their last summer at Camp Ruby-Spears, where they come across a mystery revolving around a lost Great Dane puppy.
They are joined by Velma, a pragmatic townie, and Freddy, the new kid in town. Together, they set off on a journey to solve a case that threatens to expose their secrets.
Production team
Berlanti Productions and Midnight Radio behind the series
The series will be executive produced by Rosenberg and Appelbaum, along with Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Leigh London Redman from Berlanti Productions, and Andre Nemec and Jeff Pinkner from Midnight Radio.
Berlanti was excited about the project and said, "Josh and Scott and everyone at Midnight Radio have crafted a story that captures their amazing spirits and their genius creation."
Franchise expansions
Netflix's commitment to live-action adaptations
This isn't the first time Netflix has dived into live-action adaptations. It has seen success with series like ONE PIECE, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and Wednesday.
Peter Friedlander, Netflix's VP of scripted series, is pumped about the new series. He said, "Mystery Inc. is back in business! We're excited to bring Scooby-Doo to TV as a live-action series for the first time."
The show stems from Berlanti Productions's overall deal with Warner Bros. Television.
Collaboration
Warner Bros. Television excited about 'Scooby-Doo' live-action series
Separately, Clancy Collins White, president of creative affairs at Warner Bros. Television, also sounded excited about the project.
He said, "We're thrilled to collaborate with our longstanding partners at Berlanti Productions and with Midnight Radio to bring the legendary Scooby-Doo franchise to a live-action series for the first time."
The series will be bringing Mystery Inc. to a new generation of fans.
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It will be a modern reimagining
A Scooby-Doo live-action series is coming to Netflix!
— Netflix (@netflix) March 26, 2025
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