Scooby-Doo movie casts a real dog for the first time: What PETA and animal rights groups say about it

Netflix's upcoming live-action series, "Scooby-Doo: Origins," set to premiere in 2027, will feature a real dog portraying the iconic Scooby-Doo for the first time in the franchise's 57-year history. This marks a significant departure from previous adaptations, including the 2002 film "Scooby-Doo" and its 2004 sequel "Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed," where Scooby-Doo remained an animated character. The series will introduce a chocolate brown Great Dane puppy in the titular role, alongside previously announced human cast members Mckenna Grace as Daphne, Abby Ryder Fortson as Velma, Maxwell Jenkins as Fred, and Tanner Hagen as Shaggy. Netflix released a teaser on Monday, June 8, offering fans a first look at the canine actor. The casting decision has elicited a mixed reaction on social media. Some fans expressed disappointment, citing the loss of animated antics like Scooby-Doo's disguises, which they believe contribute to the character's charm and whimsy. Others questioned the choice, suggesting that a real dog might not stand out from ordinary canines, thereby diminishing the character's unique appeal. The series aims to depict how the Mystery Incorporated crew meets and forms their detective team.