Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders
Movie, 2000, The real monsters, Set in The desert
Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders is #12 of 27 in release order and #12 of 27 in chronological order in the Scooby-Doo.
The story
A cosmic case of flying saucers, intergalactic intrigue and out-of-this-world romance launches Scooby-Doo! and the Mystery Inc., Gang into their most unearthly adventure ever.
Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders recap
The Mystery Machine breaks down in the desert after Shaggy and Scooby are chased by a spaceship and little green aliens. In the nearby town, locals report cattle disappearing and lights in the night sky, and the gang meets a group of alien hunters, Max, Laura and Steve. Shaggy and Scooby meet Crystal, a photographer, and her dog Amber, and the two pairs fall for each other as they spend time together in the desert. Velma notices dried mud on the alien hunters' boots in a place with no water. Following the clue to a canyon, the gang finds mining equipment and gold in the caves, and they are captured by the aliens and by military police. Shaggy and Scooby, knocked off a ledge, are left to find help on their own.
Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders ending explained
The aliens are unmasked as Max, Laura and Steve, who found an old gold mine on government land and dressed as aliens to keep people away, with hired men playing the military police. Then Crystal and Amber reveal they are real aliens, and they free the gang. They admit they caused the crash that stranded the Mystery Machine, say goodbye to Shaggy and Scooby and leave Earth. The villains are arrested and the gang drives on.
Where to watch Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders
Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders isn't on a US streaming service right now. You can rent or buy it on Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Ratings
IMDb 6.8/10, Rotten Tomatoes 80%
Where it fits
- Release order: after Scooby-Doo and the Witch's Ghost, before Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase.
- Chronological order: after Scooby-Doo and the Witch's Ghost, before Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase.
What to watch before Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders
In release order, 9 Scooby-Doo essentials come before Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders (2000), from Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! (1969) to Scooby-Doo and the Witch's Ghost (1999).
Cast
- Scott Innes as Scooby Doo / Shaggy (voice)
- Mary Kay Bergman as Daphne Blake (voice)
- B.J. Ward as Velma Dinkley (voice)
- Frank Welker as Fred Jones (voice)
- Candi Milo as Crystal / Amber (voice)
- Neil Ross as Sergio / Buck (voice)
- Jennifer Hale as Dottie (voice)
- Jeff Bennett as Lester (voice)
- Audrey Wasilewski as Laura (voice)
- Mark Hamill as Steve (voice)
- Kevin Michael Richardson as Max (voice)
Directed by Jim Stenstrum.