After two live-action movies, Scooby-Doo has spent the past few years starring in direct to DVD releases. However, Warner Bros. are now planning to bring the beloved dog back to the big screen in an animated movie which is set to be released on September 21st, 2018.
Charles Roven and Richard Suckle are producing the project (they also worked on Scooby-Doo and Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed), as is Allison Abbate (Fantastic Mr. Fox).
Tony Cervone (Space Jam) will direct the movie and his TV credits include The Looney Tunes Show and Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated. Matt Lieberman (Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief) wrote the screenplay. Apparently, the studio is planning a Hanna-Barbera Universe similar to the ones they’re in the process of creating for their DC Comics and LEGO properties.
It’s still early days, but that should mean Tom & Jerry, The Flinstones, and The Jetsons will all also be making their way to the big screen alongside Scooby-Doo, but whether or not they’ll be full animated or will incorporate live-action elements remains to be seen.
“Like countless fans, I have always loved the Hanna-Barbera cast of characters,” said Greg Silverman, WB’s president of creative development and worldwide production. “As one of their most famous brand ambassadors, Scooby-Doo will take the lead in reintroducing this pantheon of enduringly popular animated stars on a grand scale with an exciting new movie.”
