Netflix has officially announced a new live-action adaptation of "Scooby-Doo", with an eight-episode season currently in development.

The iconic mystery-solving dog, who first appeared in 1969 under Warner Bros, is set to make his return—this time in a fresh, live-action format that reimagines the beloved classic for a new generation of viewers.

This adaptation aims to transport fans to the early days of Scooby and his mystery-solving gang—Fred Jones, Daphne Blake, Velma Dinkley, and Shaggy Rogers. As reported by Tudum, the series will delve into their "terrifying beginnings," uncovering how they first crossed paths and the spooky origins of their adventures.

The live-action "Scooby-Doo" adaptation was first announced in April 2024. Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg will serve as writers and showrunners, while Riverdale producer Greg Berlanti will executive produce alongside André Nemec and Jeff Pinkner. 

Based on Hanna-Barbera's beloved animated classic, the series will present a modern take on the iconic mystery-solving gang and their unforgettable Great Dane. Netflix's vice president of scripted series, Peter Friedlander, described it as a "groovy adventure for a new era," promising to honour the franchise's legacy while offering something fresh for longtime fans.

According to the official logline, childhood friends Shaggy and Daphne find themselves caught up in a chilling mystery during their last summer at camp. It all begins with a lonely, lost Great Dane puppy who may have witnessed a supernatural murder. As they dig deeper, they team up with Velma, a skeptical scientist, and Freddy, a mysterious newcomer, unraveling dark secrets that could alter their lives forever.

This isn't Scooby-Doo's first venture into live action. The 2002 "Scooby-Doo" film, starring Freddie Prinze Jr and Sarah Michelle Gellar, was a box office success, followed by Monsters Unleashed in 2004. 

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However, "Scoob! Holiday Haunt" was scrapped due to budget cuts, and Velma, with Mindy Kaling in the lead, was cancelled after two seasons. Still, with Netflix's strong track record in adapting classics like "One Piece" and "Avatar: The Last Airbender", fans are hopeful this new version will do justice to the beloved mystery-solving dog.