Scooby Doo has been a family favorite for over 50 years and this new rendition of the classic cartoon leads me to believe that the love that people have for those “meddling kids” is not going to end anytime soon. The newest version of Scooby and the gang came directly into people’s homes given the closure of movie theaters and overall, it was a moderately enjoyable experience that paid homage to the show’s rich history while simultaneously making room for a new generation of Scooby Doo shows and movies.

The movie did not have a usual release in theaters due to the current COVID-19 outbreak, but that did not stop Warner Brothers from releasing it to the public. On May 15, “Scoob” was released to homes around the globe through video on demand and a variety of different streaming platforms, making it one of the first major blockbuster movies to skip the middleman of theaters entirely. I think this was a bold choice, which will most likely pay off considering how unpredictable the future will be with the virus. My family and many other families were able to purchase the movie for perhaps a lower price than a trip to a theater. 

The movie itself had a lot of unique touches and slight modifications to the original versions of the Scooby Doo group as well as hidden easter eggs throughout the movie, which made the movie great in its own regard, but it was a little lacking in the older Scooby Doo type of antics. While the old Scooby Doo movies and television shows revolved around masked people, “Scoob” takes a slightly different approach and focuses on the inclusion of other Hanna Barbera characters, specifically Blue Falcon and Dynomutt;even Captain Caveman makes an appearance. It seems since the major box office success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Warner Brothers is trying to replicate it and make their own universe of cartoon characters, which is something many families would love to see. 

The movie accomplished what it was made to do: be a good children’s movie. One of my only grievances with the film is that it does not feel like the traditional Scooby Doo that had scenes filled with upbeat music while Scooby and the gang ran from a falsified monster. This movie takes a slightly more sophisticated tone, which is an interesting choice. Other than that, the movie was enjoyable and makes my top five list of Scooby Doo movies. So if you are a Scooby Doo fan, I highly suggest you check this movie out, but do not go in expecting the Scooby Doo of old.