Netflix Lines Up Live-Action Scooby-Doo as 'Stranger Things' Successor, Reports Say
Early details point to a teen-led, summer-camp supernatural premise filming in 2026.
Overview
- Entertainment outlets Inside the Magic and DisneyFanatic report that Netflix has greenlit a live-action Scooby-Doo series with production planned for 2026.
- Coverage frames the project as a strategic successor intended to capture the audience transitioning from Stranger Things.
- Stranger Things is set to conclude with a three-part Season 5 rollout finishing by year’s end, according to Netflix’s previously announced plan.
- Reported specifics describe a 14–17-year-old ensemble tackling a supernatural mystery at a summer camp centered on Scooby-Doo’s disappearance.
- The tone is described as blending suspense, adventure, and playful horror to echo Stranger Things’ appeal, with the franchise’s long history cited as a draw and early reactions characterized as intrigued.