You can skip 3 of the 27 titles in the Scooby-Doo franchise and still follow the main story: Scooby-Doo Meets the Boo Brothers, Scooby-Doo and the Reluctant Werewolf, and Velma. The essentials (24 titles) take about 189 hours instead of 201 hours.
- Skippable
- 3
- Essentials
- 24
- Time saved
- 12 hours
Safe to skip
- Scooby-Doo Meets the Boo Brothers1987 · Film · 1h 33m · optionalA TV film: Shaggy inherits a haunted mansion, with three ghostbusting stooges.
- Scooby-Doo and the Reluctant Werewolf1988 · Film · 1h 32m · optionalDracula turns Shaggy into a werewolf for a monster road race.
- Velma2023 · Series · 9h 9m · optionalAn adult animated reboot about Velma; its own continuity.
Why each one is optional
What each skippable title is, what it adds if you do watch it, and who is in it.
No. 01 · 1987 · Film · 1h 33m · optional
Scooby-Doo Meets the Boo Brothers
After the death of Shaggy's Uncle Beaureguard, he, Scooby and Scrappy arrive at the late uncle's Southern plantation to collect the inheritance. But as soon as they arrive, they find it is haunted by the ghost of a Confederate soldier. With this spook on their tails while they solve riddles in search of the inheritance, they seek help from the Boo Brothers, a trio of ghost-exterminators to help catch this nasty ghoul.
Why it matters: A TV film: Shaggy inherits a haunted mansion, with three ghostbusting stooges.
- Starring
- Don Messick, Casey Kasem, and Sorrell Booke
- Director
- Paul Sommer and Carl Urbano
- Scores
- IMDb 6.9
No. 02 · 1988 · Film · 1h 32m · optional
Scooby-Doo and the Reluctant Werewolf
Shaggy is turned into a werewolf by the wicked Count Dracula, and it's up to Scooby, Scrappy and Shaggy's girlfriend Googie to help him win a race against other monsters, and become human again.
Why it matters: Dracula turns Shaggy into a werewolf for a monster road race.
- Starring
- Casey Kasem, Don Messick, and B.J. Ward
- Director
- Ray Patterson
- Scores
- IMDb 6.6
No. 03 · 2023 · Series · 9h 9m · optional
Velma
Jinkies! This raucous reimagining of the Scooby-Doo franchise unravels the mysterious origins of Mystery, Inc. – as seen through the eyes of the gang’s beloved bespectacled detective Velma.
Why it matters: An adult animated reboot about Velma; its own continuity.
- Starring
- Mindy Kaling, Constance Wu, and Sam Richardson
- Creator
- Charlie Grandy
- Scores
- IMDb 1.7
- Episodes
- 21 across 2 seasons
The essentials, in release order
- Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!1969 · Series · 15h 2mThe original: Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy and Scooby unmask fake monsters.
- The New Scooby-Doo Movies1972 · Series · 16hHour-long mysteries with guest stars, from Batman to the Harlem Globetrotters.
- The Scooby-Doo Show1976 · Series · 15h 46mMore classic-style mysteries, with Scooby's cousins along for some.
- Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo1979 · Series · 27h 7mScooby's tiny, fearless nephew Scrappy joins the gang.
- The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo1985 · Series · 4h 46mScooby and Shaggy release thirteen real ghosts and have to catch them.
- A Pup Named Scooby-Doo1988 · Series · 10h 20mThe gang as kids in Coolsville, solving mysteries with a puppy Scooby.
- Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School1988 · Film · 1h 32mShaggy and Scooby teach gym at a school for the daughters of monsters.
- Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island1998 · Film · 1h 17mThe gang reunites for a mystery where the monsters turn out to be real.
- Scooby-Doo and the Witch's Ghost1999 · Film · 1h 10mA horror writer, a witch's ghost and the band the Hex Girls.
- Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders2000 · Film · 1h 14mUFOs in the desert and a love story for Shaggy and Scooby.
- Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase2001 · Film · 1h 13mThe gang is trapped inside a video game.
- Scooby-Doo2002 · Film · 1h 27mThe live-action film: the gang reunites on Spooky Island.
- What's New, Scooby-Doo?2002 · Series · 14h 42mA modern version of the classic format, with cell phones and laptops.
- Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed2004 · Film · 1h 33mThe live-action sequel: old villains come back to life in Coolsville.
- Scooby-Doo! and the Loch Ness Monster2004 · Film · 1h 14mDaphne's family castle in Scotland, and Nessie.
- Aloha, Scooby-Doo!2005 · Film · 1h 14mA surfing contest and a wiki-tiki spirit in Hawaii.
- Scooby-Doo! Pirates Ahoy!2006 · Film · 1h 11mA mystery cruise into the Bermuda Triangle.
- Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue!2006 · Series · 9h 32mShaggy inherits a fortune and a mansion, and a mad scientist wants Scooby Snacks.
- Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins2009 · Film · 1h 22mA live-action TV film about how the gang first met.
- Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated2010 · Series · 19h 15mA serialized take: one long conspiracy under Crystal Cove, with the gang's relationships changing as it goes.
- Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster2010 · Film · 1h 20mThe live-action TV sequel: a summer job and a lake monster.
- Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!2015 · Series · 19h 57mThe gang's last summer road trip together, played for comedy.
- Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?2019 · Series · 19h 5mClassic mysteries again, each with a celebrity guest.
- Scoob!2020 · Film · 1h 34mAn animated origin film that ties in other Hanna-Barbera heroes.
Common questions
Do I need to watch every Scooby-Doo title?
No. You can skip 3 of the 27 titles in the Scooby-Doo franchise and still follow the main story: Scooby-Doo Meets the Boo Brothers, Scooby-Doo and the Reluctant Werewolf, and Velma. The essentials (24 titles) take about 189 hours instead of 201 hours.
How long are the Scooby-Doo essentials?
About 189 hours for 24 titles, in release order starting with Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!.
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