Scooby-Doo is making his way back to television — this time in live action. Netflix has greenlit an eight-episode drama series that reimagines the origin story of Mystery Inc., the iconic gang of teen sleuths and their beloved talking Great Dane. The show is being helmed by veteran writers Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg, known for high-energy scripts like Venom and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.
The upcoming series, currently untitled, will mark the first live-action adaptation of Scooby-Doo for television. Set during the final summer at camp, the story introduces Shaggy, Daphne, Velma, and Fred as they cross paths while unraveling a chilling mystery involving a lost Great Dane who may have witnessed a supernatural murder.
According to the official synopsis, the series will explore each character’s personal secrets while they attempt to solve a case that spirals into a dark and haunting nightmare. Early reports have compared the tone to that of Riverdale, hinting at a more mature, serialized drama rather than the comedic and lighthearted tone fans of the original animated series may expect.
“We’re excited to bring Scooby-Doo to TV as a live-action series for the first time,” said Peter Friedlander, VP of scripted series at Netflix. “The beloved franchise has had an undeniable impact on pop culture… Together with Berlanti Productions and Midnight Radio, we’re committed to delivering groovy adventures for a new era.”
André Nemec and Jeff Pinkner of Midnight Radio will serve as executive producers alongside Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, and Leigh London Redman of Berlanti Productions — the creative teams behind hits like Alias, Fringe, and The CW’s Arrowverse shows.
Greg Berlanti reflected on the project with nostalgia. “One of my first jobs in Hollywood was with Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera. Josh and Scott have written a story that captures that spirit, and we’re excited to be working with Netflix and Warner Bros. to bring this version of Scooby-Doo to life.”
Warner Bros. Television, which owns the rights to the Hanna-Barbera library, is co-producing the series and expressed enthusiasm for reaching new audiences with this reinterpretation. Clancy Collins White, WBTV’s president of creative affairs, emphasized that the enduring popularity of Mystery Inc. shows the franchise’s “timeless” appeal.
The Scooby-Doo franchise has been a staple of American animation since its debut in 1969, with countless animated spin-offs, feature films, and merchandise. The most notable live-action entries to date were the early 2000s films starring Freddie Prinze Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar, Matthew Lillard, and Linda Cardellini. Netflix’s adaptation aims to bring the gang to a new generation — with more mystery, more danger, and a darker twist.
No release date has been announced.
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