Live-action ‘Scooby-Doo’ series in the works at Netflix—here’s what we know

Netflix has greenlit a live-action Scooby-Doo series, reimagining Mystery Inc.’s origins in a fresh new adventure.

Netflix has officially ordered a live-action Scooby-Doo series, bringing Mystery Inc. back to the screen in a fresh eight-episode adaptation. The series, produced by Warner Bros. 

Television will explore the origins of the famous detective team and their talking Great Dane.

According to the official logline, the show will be a modern reimagining of the classic franchise. It follows Shaggy and Daphne during their last summer at camp, where they uncover a supernatural mystery tied to a lonely lost Great Dane. Alongside Velma, a scientific-minded townie, and Freddy, the charming new kid, the group embarks on their first-ever case.

The series is helmed by showrunners Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg, who will executive produce alongside André Nemec and Jeff Pinkner under the Midnight Radio banner. Greg Berlanti (Arrow, The Flash) and Sarah Schechter will also serve as executive producers under Berlanti Productions.

Netflix’s decision to greenlight Scooby-Doo aligns with its strategy of adapting animated classics into live-action series, following the success of One Piece and Avatar: The Last Airbender.

With its mix of nostalgia and a fresh, thrilling storyline, Scooby-Doo is set to introduce a new generation to the beloved mystery-solving gang. The release date for the series has yet to be announced.