The iconic Hanna-Barbera characters are returning in a new live-action series, Scooby-Doo! The Live-Action Series, headed for Netflix. The show will feature a young ensemble cast portraying Fred, Daphne, Shaggy, and Velma. A partnership between Warner Bros. Television, Berlanti Productions, and Midnight Radio, the show will be overseen by showrunners Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg.
The plot will follow the four friends during their last summer at camp. A lonely Great Dane puppy witnesses a supernatural murder, and the group becomes entangled in a dangerous investigation. The series logline describes the show as a modern reimagining that blends mystery, friendship, and supernatural suspense, promising a compelling and contemporary story.
The first season will consist of eight hour-long episodes. The project’s current working title is Scooby-Doo! The Live-Action Series, though this may be subject to change. Production, which was initially anticipated to start in fall 2025, has been pushed back. The current goal is for filming to begin in early 2026.
This new series is poised to be a major event for Netflix, offering a fresh perspective on a classic franchise. The youthful cast is expected to bring a new energy to the characters while maintaining the charm and humor of the original. The search for the perfect Great Dane to play a young Scooby is a key part of the production process, and fans are eagerly awaiting casting news.