Zoinks! Netflix Sets New Era of Mysteries and Mischief with First Live-Action Scooby-Doo Series

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Zoinks! Netflix Sets New Era of Mysteries and Mischief with First Live-Action Scooby-Doo Series

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26 March 2025

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Scooby-Doo, one of the most recognizable characters of all time, is coming to Netflix as an all-new eight-episode live-action series that will uncover how everyone's favorite mystery-solving gang, and their beloved dog, first teamed up to crack the haunting case that started it all.

Logline: 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.

Showrunners/Writers/Executive Producers: Josh Appelbaum, Scott Rosenberg (via Midnight Radio)

Executive Producers: Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Leigh London Redman (via Berlanti Productions and its overall deal with Warner Bros. Television), Andr Nemec and Jeff Pinkner (via Midnight Radio).

Based on characters created by Hanna-Barbera.

For more than 50 years, Scooby-Doo has been a pop culture powerhouse - three theatrical films, more than a dozen animated series, and nearly 40 animated home entertainment movies later, Mystery Inc. is stronger than ever. As one of the most recognizable and iconic franchises in entertainment, Scooby-Doo continues to thrill fans across generations.

Netflix has a proven track record in building franchises and extending the world of fan favorite characters including Wednesday, the #1 show on Netflix's Most Popular English TV List; and the live action adaptations of global smash hits ONE PIECE and Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Quotes:

Peter Friedlander, Vice President, Scripted Series, Netflix: 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 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.

Greg Berlanti, Executive Producer Scooby-Doo: One of my first and favorite jobs in Hollywood was sitting with Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera while they signed animation cells. Josh and Scott and everyone at Midnight Radio have crafted a story that captures their amazing spirits and their genius creation. We are grateful to them and everyone at Warners and Netflix for the partnership in helping bring this iteration of Scooby-Doo to life!

Clancy Collins White, President, Creative Affairs, Warner Bros. Television: 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. It's no mystery why audiences continue to love these iconic characters after more than a half century. We're excited for a new generation to discover Mystery Inc. And we're grateful to our partners at Netflix for the opportunity.

Studio: Warner Bros. Television

About Berlanti Productions: Berlanti Productions is a production company founded by Emmy Governors Award recipient Greg Berlanti, the force behind some of the most creative and acclaimed works in film and television. Berlanti has served as a creator or executive producer on over 45 television series, including nine that made it over 100 episodes. He was included in Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2020, received the PGA's Norman Lear Achievement Award, and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2022 for his work in television. Berlanti's producing partner, Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Sarah Schechter, serves as Chairwoman. Current scripted series produced under Berlanti Productions include Netflix's critically acclaimed series You, NBC freshman drama series Brilliant Minds and sophomore drama Found, and The CW's All American.

About Midnight Radio: Midnight Radio is the producing team of Josh Appelbaum, Andr Nemec, Jeff Pinkner & Scott Rosenberg. In television, they are responsible for shows such as Cowboy Bebop for Netflix and From for MGM+. On the film side, Pinkner & Rosenberg wrote both Jumanji and Jumanji 2 as well as Venom for Sony. Appelbaum & Nemec wrote Mission: Impossible -Ghost Protocol for Paramount, both Ninja Turtles movies for Paramount, and produced Tom Clancys Without Remorse starring Michael B. Jordan for Amazon.

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