Netflix's Live-Action Scooby-Doo Series Set for 2027 Premiere with Paul Walter Hauser

K.L. Connie WangSun, April 26, 2026 at 4:56 AM UTC

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That timeless cartoon theme song is etched into our collective memory, but the Mystery Machine is about to get a gritty, modern makeover. Since debuting on CBS in 1969, the iconic Great Dane and his "Ruh-roh!" catchphrase have conquered everything from Saturday morning cartoons to the big screen. Now, Netflix is officially bringing the gang back for a live-action series that promises more chills than your average "meddling kids" adventure.

Here is everything we know so far about Netflix's Scooby-Doo live-action series, expected to air in 2027.

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Is the Netflix Scooby-Doo project a movie or series?

Netflix's live action Scooby-Doo project will be a series.

When will the Scooby-Doo series premiere on Netflix?

Filming begins in April 2026, and the full cast hasn't been announced yet. According to reports, the series won't premiere until 2027.

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Everything to know about the Scooby-Doo Netflix series

Josh Applebaum and Scott Rosenberg and their production company—Midnight Radio—will be producing Scooby-Doo: Origins.

Applebaum has written and produced live-action content for animated characters before. He wrote Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles(2014) and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016). He was also the creator and writer on Happy Town and October Road and counts Alias and Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol to his writing and producing credits.

Rosenberg was a producer on series such as Cowboy Bebop, Knightfall and Citadel. He has written such hits as Con Air, Gone in 60 Seconds and Jumanji: The Next Level.

Greg Berlanti will also serve as Executive Producer. Berlanti is best known for Supergirl, Blindspot, Arrow, Superman & Lois and Riverdale.

What will Season 1 of 'Scooby-Doo: Origins' be about?

Season 1 will essentially be the origin story of our crime-solving quartet and their fearful dog. During their final summer at Camp Ruby-Spears, 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 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.

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How many episodes of 'Scooby-Doo: Origins' will there be in Season 1?

There will be eight episodes in the first season of Scooby-Doo.

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Where will 'Scooby-Doo: Origins' film?

Scooby-Doo: Origins will film in Atlanta, Georgia and the surrounding areas.

When does production begin on the new 'Scooby-Doo: Origins'?

Scooby-Doo: Origins began production on Friday, Apr. 24, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Who's in the cast of 'Scooby-Doo: Origins'?

The full Mystery, Inc. gang has been cast! Check out who will be playing the Fab Four of Daphne, Fred, Shaggy, and Velma.

Mckenna Grace as Daphne Blake

Grace is known for her roles in I, Tonya, The Handmaid's Tale, and Captain Marvel.

Maxwell Jenkins as Fred Jones

Jenkins has been clowning around since he was a child. His father was a former Ringling clown and he has performed parents' non-profit circus show, Midnight Circus in the Parks. His acting credits include Lost in Space, Chicago Med, and Reacher.

Tanner Hagen as Shaggy Rogers

Hagen's credits include The Pitt, Be Careful What You Say, and Lawmen: Bass Reeves.

Abby Ryder Fortson as Velma Dinkley

Fortson has voiced characters on T.O.T.S., Duck Tales, and Trolls (tv series). Her acting credits include Transparent, The Pitt, and A Dog's Journey.

Paul Walter HauserPaul Walter Hauser

Paul Walter Hauser joins the cast as a series regular in a yet-to-be-named role. Hauser is best known for his Emmy and Golden Globe winning turn in Black Bird, as Stingray in Cobra Kai and as the title character in Richard Jewell. Hauser is also a professional wrestler.

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Where can I watch 'Scooby-Doo: Origins'?

Scooby-Doo will stream exclusively on Netflix, sometime in 2027.

Does Parade have a sneak peek of the new 'Scooby-Doo: Origins' series?

Check out this first look image from the new Scooby-Doo series below.

Scooby-Doo: Origins. (L to R) Tanner Hagen as Shaggy Rogers, Abby Ryder Fortson as Velma Dinkley, McKenna Grace as Daphne Blake, Maxwell Jenkins as Fred Jones. Cr. Tom Griscom/Netflix © 2026

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