Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Netflix Orders Live-Action Adaptation of 'Scooby-Doo'

Netflix has today given a series order to a live-action adaptation of Scooby-Doo in the latest extension of the Hanna-Barbera animated franchise. The first season will produce eight episodes.






The series will offer a modern reimagining of the iconic mystery-solving group of teens and their very special dog. During their final summer at camp, old friends Shaggy and Daphne get embroiled in a haunting mystery surrounding a lonely lost Great Dane puppy that may have been a witness to a supernatural murder. Together with the pragmatic and scientific townie, Velma, and the strange, but ever so handsome new kid, Freddy, they set out to solve the case that is pulling each of them into a creepy nightmare that threatens to expose all of their secrets.

Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg developed the drama. They will executive produce with Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Leigh London Redman, André Nemec and Jeff Pinkner. Warner Bros. Television, Midnight Radio and Berlanti Productions will produce.

"Mystery, Inc. is back in business!" said Peter Friedlander, Vice President of Scripted Series, Netflix. "We're excited to bring Scooby-Doo to TV as a live-action series for the first time. The beloved franchise has had an impact on pop culture that is undeniable - it's rich with universal themes of friendship that generations of fans have long embraced. Together with creative powerhouses Berlanti Productions and Midnight Radio, we're committed to delighting longtime fans and opening up a world of groovy adventures for a new era of meddling kids."