Critics Criticize Netflix’s New Scooby Doo Reboot: Analysis

Netflix’s Scooby Doo reboot is facing some backlash on social media after the release of its first trailer. The upcoming show, called Scooby-Doo: Origins, is currently in production and is scheduled to debut on Netflix in 2027. The cast includes McKenna Grace as Daphne, Tanner Hagen as Shaggy, Abby Ryder Fortson as Velma, Maxwell Jenkins as Fred, and Paul Walter Hauser rumored to voice Scooby.

Fans took to TikTok to express their concerns, particularly about the choice of dog breed for Scooby. Some viewers were quick to point out that the dog in the trailer is not a Great Dane, as Scooby is traditionally depicted, but instead resembles a chocolate lab. This led to comments like “Not a Great Dane. Barking, not speaking. Yall better take it back and make it right!”

Despite some criticism, others defended the choice, arguing that the dog in question is indeed a Great Dane. Some fans suggested that the confusion arose due to the dog’s young age and that Great Dane puppies can resemble labs until they mature. The controversy surrounding the dog’s breed has sparked debates among fans online.

Scooby-Doo: Origins is described as a modern retelling of the classic mystery-solving group and their beloved dog. The new series will follow Shaggy and Daphne as they unravel a haunting mystery during their final summer at camp. Alongside Velma and Fred, the group sets out to solve a case that leads them into a creepy nightmare, exposing their secrets along the way.

Despite mixed reactions from fans, Scooby Doo: Origins is set to premiere on Netflix in 2027, bringing a fresh take on the beloved characters and their adventures.