The Scooby-Doo franchise remains as lively as ever, with Warner Bros. Animation planning new projects in 2025. Building on recent successes like Scoob! and HBO Max’s Velma, there's anticipation of fresh animated content and possibly new films bringing our favorite mystery-solving gang into modern storytelling. While specific details are under wraps, expect a mix of nostalgia and innovation, including crossovers and creative storylines that keep the brand timeless yet fresh.
Lesser-Known Scooby-Doo Facts That Will Make You Smile
- Shaggy’s Real Name: Shaggy’s full name is Norville Rogers. It’s hard to imagine him being called anything else!
- Voice Legend: Casey Kasem, the original voice of Shaggy, was also a famous radio DJ known for American Top 40.
- Scooby’s Inspiration: Scooby-Doo was inspired by Frank Sinatra's scat singing in the song Strangers in the Night—specifically the "doo-be-doo-be-doo."
- Velma’s Hidden Talent: Velma can speak fluent Japanese, revealed in an episode of Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated.
- Longest-Running Mystery Solvers: With over 50 years of continuous content, Scooby-Doo holds a special place in animation history.
A Timeline of Scooby-Doo Films and Series
Theatrical Releases
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Scooby-Doo (2002)
- The first live-action film featuring the gang.
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Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004)
- A sequel with more classic monsters brought to life.
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Scoob! (2020)
- An animated reboot exploring Scooby’s origins.
Direct-to-Video Movies
These movies are beloved for blending nostalgia and modern storytelling:
- Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island (1998)
- Scooby-Doo and the Witch's Ghost (1999)
- Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders (2000)
- Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase (2001)
- Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Vampire (2003)
- Scooby-Doo! Monster of Mexico (2003)
- Scooby-Doo! and the Loch Ness Monster (2004)
- Aloha, Scooby-Doo! (2005)
- Scooby-Doo! Pirates Ahoy! (2006)
- Chill Out, Scooby-Doo! (2007)
- Scooby-Doo and the Goblin King (2008)
- Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo (2010)
- Scooby-Doo! Camp Scare (2010)
- Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur (2011)
- Scooby-Doo! Music of the Vampire (2012)
- Scooby-Doo! Mask of the Blue Falcon (2013)
- Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright (2013)
- Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery (2014)
- Scooby-Doo! Moon Monster Madness (2015)
- Lego Scooby-Doo! Blowout Beach Bash (2017)
- Scooby-Doo! Return to Zombie Island (2019)
TV Specials
- Scooby-Doo Goes Hollywood (1979)
- The Scooby-Doo Project (1999) – A parody of The Blair Witch Project.
Animated Crossovers
- Scooby-Doo Meets Batman (1972)
- Scooby-Doo! & WWE: Curse of the Speed Demon (2016)
Scooby-Doo on VHS: A Collector’s Treasure
Scooby-Doo VHS first appeared in the 1980s with releases like Scooby-Doo Meets the Boo Brothers and Scooby-Doo and the Reluctant Werewolf. Fans loved the vibrant artwork and bulky VHS cases. By the 1990s, beloved movies such as Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island became staples of home collections. VHS tapes of Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! episodes and 2000s films remain collectible gems.
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