Los Gatos, CA: After months of anticipation, a live-action Scooby-Doo! series is getting closer to production, with new details emerging about its plot and format. Announced in March, the show will be a modern reimagining of the beloved Hanna-Barbera cartoon, produced by Warner Bros. Television, Berlanti Productions, and Midnight Radio for Netflix.
According to initial production details, the series will follow a young ensemble cast as they portray Shaggy, Daphne, Velma, and Fred during their final summer at camp. The gang will encounter a lonely Great Dane puppy who becomes a key witness to a mysterious supernatural murder, setting the stage for their future as mystery solvers. The official logline describes the show as blending mystery, friendship, and supernatural suspense, as the teens delve into a haunting case that threatens to expose their deepest secrets.
The series is slated to have eight one-hour episodes. While the official title is not yet confirmed, it is currently listed with the Writers Guild of America as Scooby-Doo! The Live-Action Series.
While there was earlier speculation that filming would commence in the fall of 2025, production sources now indicate that the project is targeting an early 2026 start date. The casting for the young leads has not yet been announced, but the showrunners, Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg, are tasked with delivering a fresh take on the classic characters while retaining the charm and humor that made the original so popular.
This new live-action series promises a mix of spooky mystery and youthful adventure, and with the creative team’s track record on shows like Riverdale, it’s expected to have a slightly darker, more mature tone than previous family-friendly iterations. As anticipation builds, fans are eagerly awaiting casting announcements, a first look at the new Mystery Inc. gang, and, of course, Scooby-Doo himself.