Overview

• Recent coverage underscores that HHN continues to feature major IP houses like Stranger Things, The Exorcist, Halloween, Chucky, and Ghostbusters, but not Scooby-Doo.
• Outlets describe Universal’s hesitation as a tone mismatch, citing concerns that Scooby-Doo’s lighter style may not fit HHN’s reputation for intense scares.
• Journalists point to Netflix’s planned live-action Scooby-Doo series expected around 2026 and suggest its potential buzz could open the door for a future HHN house.
• Writers envision a Scooby-themed house that blends humor and mystery with milder frights, aiming to attract nostalgic adults and families with older kids.
• Coverage notes Universal’s recent big swings, including the 2025 launch of Epic Universe, as evidence the company could take the risk even though it has not done so yet.