How To Watch The Scooby Doo Movies In Order

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As a long-time fan of the Scooby-Doo gang, I must say that compiling this list has been quite the adventure! From my early days watching cartoons to more recent binge-watching sessions on streaming platforms, Scooby and the gang have always managed to keep me entertained.

Since the late ’60s, Scooby-Doo and his Mystery Inc. pals have been keeping audiences captivated with their intriguing mysteries, humorous escapades, and endless laughter. Regardless of whether you’re a fan of the classic cartoons or prefer more contemporary versions, there’s an abundance of Scooby content to enjoy.

If that number sounds a bit too daunting, know that you don’t have to watch every “Scooby” movie to have a good time. The best “Scooby-Doo” movies are more than enough to keep one entertained for hours and hours. However, if you are looking to binge through them all in order, we’re here to help.

Given the abundance of full-length Mystery Inc. mysteries out there, we’ve conveniently categorized them into three types: movies shown in theaters, films produced for television, and direct-to-video productions. Therefore, let’s jump into the Mystery Machine and head towards the spookiest mansion, as we embark on a thrilling detective quest.

The theatrical release Scooby Doo movies in order

In terms of movies featuring “Scooby-Doo” released in theaters, there aren’t many to choose from, which might seem surprising given its long history. However, the first time Scooby and his pals graced the silver screen was in 2002 with the release of the live-action film titled “Scooby-Doo.” This movie, written by a young James Gunn and featuring Matthew Lillard as Shaggy, Sarah Michelle Gellar as Daphne, Freddie Prinze Jr. as Fred, and Linda Cardellini as Velma, demonstrated that the tried-and-true formula from the Saturday morning cartoon could translate effectively to live-action.

Two years after its release, there came “Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed,” a sequel that directly continued the story with the original cast for another thrilling escapade. The Mystery Inc. gang wouldn’t reappear on the big screen again until 2020, in the form of an animated revival called “Scoob!”. This new version transported our favorite characters into a universe reminiscent of Hanna-Barbera, going beyond any typical adaptation of Scooby-Doo.

Here is the sequence in which you should watch the theatrical releases of the “Scooby-Doo” movies, listed for your convenience.

  • “Scooby-Doo” (2002)
  • “Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed” (2004)
  • “Scoob!” (2020)

The Scooby Doo live-action and animated television films in order

Prior to gracing the silver screen, Scooby-Doo made quite an impact on the small one first. Known for their popular animated shorts that brought them fame, Scooby and his friends also had several TV movies of their own. The TV movie trilogy started in 1987 with “Scooby-Doo Faces the Boo Brothers,” a Southern adventure where our beloved characters encounter three ghosts. Later that year, they returned for “Scooby-Doo Goes to Ghoul School,” where Shaggy took up a job as a gym teacher at an all-girls school for monsters. The same year also saw the release of “Scooby-Doo and the Unwilling Werewolf” on television, featuring our cartoon heroes in a monster chase after Shaggy turns into a werewolf. In 1994, the final animated TV movie, “Scooby-Doo! in the Arabian Nights,” was broadcasted.

To ensure you enjoy all the TV-made “Scooby-Doo” animated films in sequence, follow this suggested order:

  • “Scooby-Doo Meets the Boo Brothers” (1987)
  • “Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School” (1988)
  • “Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf” (1988)
  • “Scooby-Doo! in Arabian Nights” (1994)

In addition, following the popularity of the live-action “Scooby-Doos”, Cartoon Network broadcasted a couple of live-action prequel films starring a fresh cast portraying the teenage Mystery Inc. gang members. The first one, titled “Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins”, narrated their earlier, unknown story, and premiered in 2009. The sequel, “Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster” aired the following year. To enjoy these live-action TV films that link back to the initial live-action movies on the big screen, here’s how you can watch them.

  • “Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins” (2009)
  • “Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster” (2010)

Scooby Doo direct-to-video movies in order

The collection of “Scooby-Doo” direct-to-video animated films can sometimes be puzzling, particularly because similar events occur in each movie. This is more noticeable since the series of home video features began with “Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island” in 1998. However, the chronology of these movies doesn’t always align neatly.

From the seventh film onwards, “Scooby-Doo! and the Loch Ness Monster,” the series started being a continuation of the “What’s New, Scooby-Doo?” animated show, but after that series ended, the straight-to-video movies underwent some changes. In more recent “Scooby-Doo” animated films, they tell their own unique storyline, making the characters return to their teenage selves, despite being adults in earlier productions. However, it’s still advisable to watch all of these straight-to-video movies in their original release order, even though most can be watched independently.

  • “Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island” (1998)
  • “Scooby-Doo! and the Witch’s Ghost” (1999)
  • “Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders” (2000)
  • “Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase” (2001)
  • “Scooby-Doo! and the Legend of the Vampire” (2003)
  • “Scooby-Doo! and the Monster of Mexico” (2003)
  • “Scooby-Doo! and the Loch Ness Monster” (2004)
  • “Aloha, Scooby-Doo!” (2005)
  • “Scooby-Doo! in Where’s My Mummy?” (2005)
  • “Scooby-Doo! Pirates Ahoy!” (2006)
  • “Chill Out, Scooby-Doo!” (2007)
  • “Scooby-Doo! and the Goblin King” (2008)
  • “Scooby-Doo! and the Samurai Sword” (2009)
  • “Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo” (2010)
  • “Scooby-Doo! Camp Scare” (2010)
  • “Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur” (2011)
  • “Scooby-Doo! Music of the Vampire” (2012)
  • “Big Top Scooby-Doo!” (2012)
  • “Scooby-Doo! Mask of the Blue Falcon” (2013)
  • “Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map” (2013)
  • “Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright” (2013)
  • “Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery” (2014)
  • “Scooby-Doo! Frankencreepy” (2014)
  • “Scooby-Doo! Moon Monster Madness” (2015)
  • “Scooby-Doo! and Kiss: Rock and Roll Mystery” (2015)
  • “Lego Scooby-Doo! Haunted Hollywood” (2016)
  • “Scooby-Doo! and WWE: Curse of the Speed Demon” (2016)
  • “Scooby-Doo! Shaggy’s Showdown” (2017)
  • “LEGO Scooby-Doo! Blowout Beach Bash” (2017)
  • “Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold” (2018)
  • “Scooby-Doo! and the Gourmet Ghost” (2018)
  • “Scooby-Doo! and the Curse of the 13th Ghost” (2019)
  • “Scooby-Doo! Return to Zombie Island” (2019)
  • “Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!” (2020)
  • “Scooby-Doo! The Sword and the Scoob” (2021)
  • “Straight Outta Nowhere: Scooby-Doo! Meets Courage the Cowardly Dog” (2021)
  • “Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo!” (2022)
  • “Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too!” (2023)

Another direct-to-video release worth mentioning is the live-action production “Daphne & Velma,” which differs significantly from all other installments in the series. Released in 2018, this film has received widespread criticism and can be safely overlooked if you prefer not to watch it.

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2024-12-25 15:31