Netflix has unveiled a first look at Scooby-Doo: Origins, the upcoming live-action series based on the iconic franchise. The project is currently in production and is scheduled to premiere globally in 2027.
The biggest reveal is that Scooby-Doo Origins will feature the famous Great Dane as a real dog. According to Netflix, this marks the first time in the franchise’s history that Scooby-Doo will be portrayed in live-action by an actual canine rather than an animated character.
Netflix Introduces a New Version of Mystery Inc.
The series serves as a modern reimagining of the classic mystery-solving group and follows the characters before they become the team audiences know today.
According to the official logline, the story takes place during the group’s final summer at camp. Old friends Shaggy Rogers and Daphne Blake become involved in a mystery surrounding a lost Great Dane puppy that may have witnessed a supernatural murder.
As they investigate, they are joined by Velma Dinkley, described as a pragmatic and scientific-minded local teenager, and Freddy, a charismatic newcomer to town. Together, the four find themselves pulled into a case that threatens to expose secrets each of them would rather keep hidden.
While the setup is new, the core ingredients remain familiar: a mystery, a group of young friends, and a dog at the center of it all.
Meet the Cast of Scooby-Doo: Origins
Netflix had previously announced the main cast for the series.
Mckenna Grace will play Daphne Blake, while Tanner Hagen takes on the role of Shaggy Rogers. Abby Ryder Fortson has been cast as Velma Dinkley, and Maxwell Jenkins will portray Fred Jones.
Paul Walter Hauser is also part of the cast, though additional details about his character have not been provided in the announcement.
The cast represents a younger version of Mystery Inc., reflecting the series’ focus on the group’s early years before becoming the famous mystery-solving team recognized around the world.
Who Is Behind the Series?
Scooby-Doo: Origins comes from writers, showrunners, and executive producers Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg through Midnight Radio.
Additional executive producers include Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, and Leigh London Redman through Berlanti Productions and its overall deal with Warner Bros. Television. André Nemec, Jeff Pinkner, and Adrienne Erickson also serve as executive producers through Midnight Radio.
Toby Haynes is attached as both executive producer and director of the premiere episode.
The series is being produced by Warner Bros. Television, the studio behind numerous television hits across network, cable, and streaming platforms.
Filming Is Underway in Atlanta
Netflix confirmed that production is currently taking place in Atlanta, Georgia.
The series joins a growing list of Netflix productions filming in the city, including Stranger Things, His & Hers, and upcoming projects such as Sweet Magnolias Season 5.
Atlanta has become one of Netflix’s busiest production hubs in recent years, and Scooby-Doo: Origins is the latest major series to call the city home.
Why Scooby-Doo Remains One of Television’s Most Enduring Franchises
More than five decades after its debut, Scooby-Doo remains one of the most recognizable names in entertainment.
The franchise has expanded across multiple generations through theatrical films, animated series, television specials, and direct-to-video releases. Netflix noted that the property now includes more than a dozen animated series and nearly 40 animated home entertainment movies.
That long history makes Scooby-Doo: Origins an interesting addition to the franchise’s catalog. Rather than retelling stories audiences already know, the series focuses on how the members of Mystery Inc. first came together and how Scooby became part of the group.
For longtime fans, the familiar characters are all present. The difference is that this story begins before the mysteries, catchphrases, and iconic van became part of their lives.
What We Know About Scooby-Doo: Origins
- First live-action Scooby-Doo portrayed by a real dog
- Modern reimagining of Mystery Inc.’s early years
- Production currently underway in Atlanta, Georgia
- Global Netflix premiere planned for 2027
- Based on the long-running Scooby-Doo franchise
FAQ
When will Scooby-Doo: Origins be released on Netflix? Netflix has announced that the series will premiere globally in 2027.
Who plays Daphne in Scooby-Doo: Origins? Mckenna Grace has been cast as Daphne Blake.
Is Scooby-Doo animated in the new Netflix series? No. Netflix confirmed that Scooby-Doo will be portrayed by a real dog, marking a first for the franchise.
Key Details
- Release Date: 2027
- Platform: Netflix
- Format: Live-action television series
- Cast: Mckenna Grace, Tanner Hagen, Abby Ryder Fortson, Maxwell Jenkins, Paul Walter Hauser
- Showrunners/Writers: Josh Appelbaum, Scott Rosenberg
- Director (Episode 1): Toby Haynes
- Executive Producers: Josh Appelbaum, Scott Rosenberg, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Leigh London Redman, André Nemec, Jeff Pinkner, Adrienne Erickson, Toby Haynes
- Studio: Warner Bros. Television
- Source Material: Scooby-Doo franchise
- Filming Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Status: Currently in production