Film

Scoob!

Name: Scoob!
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family, Mystery
Released: 2020
Cast: Will Forte, Mark Wahlberg, Jason Isaacs, Gina Rodriguez, Zac Efron

A big-budget origin story that finally asks: what if Scooby-Doo was actually a superhero film? It's bright, loud, and stuffed with action setpieces and celebrity voices. Made for kids who love the brand, but friendly enough for adults along for the ride.

TMDb rating

3.5

Should you watch it?

Watch it if you love the breezy, cheerful chaos of a Saturday-morning cartoon and don't mind a gag-packed caper that treats the gang's old banter with real affection.

Skip it if you find the franchise's sniffing-and-snacking shtick wearing thin, since this leans hard on loud slapstick and a crowded plot with little quiet room between gags.

What it asks of you: Around ninety-four minutes at a brisk, nonstop clip, it wants your eyes on bright visual jokes and rapid-fire chatter rather than anything slow.

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If you liked this

Scooby-Doo2002

The live-action predecessor that also leans into action-comedy spectacle. If you enjoyed Scoob!'s willingness to be dumb and fun, this earlier film has that same anarchic energy.

But It's visibly a product of 2002, and the human actors in monster suits don't age gracefully. Some of the jokes land harder than others.

Jetsons: The Movie1990

Another Hanna-Barbera property that got a theatrical feature treatment, blending retro charm with then-modern animation. Similar tone of family-friendly adventure with celebrity casting.

But The animation is dated even by 1990 standards, and the plot is thin—you're really watching for the world and the voices.

The Lego Movie2014

Fast-paced, reference-heavy family film that respects its source material while being wildly entertaining for all ages. Master class in turning brand into genuine comedy.

But Relies heavily on meta-humor that adults enjoy more than kids, which inverts the usual family dynamic and can feel calculated.

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The wildcard

Something you would not have found on your own.

The Great North2021

Both use ensemble casts in mystery-solving frameworks, but where Scoob! goes for spectacle, The Great North finds comedy in character awkwardness and the absurd details of everyday life. Different registers entirely, but same DNA.

A deeply weird animated family sitcom about Alaskan misfits that somehow combines genuine warmth with surreal humor. Built by someone who understands how to make something for the whole family without talking down to anyone.

But The humor is genuinely strange—references are obscure, plots meander, and if you need traditional structure you'll be frustrated.

Paddington 22017

Family adventure that takes itself seriously without ever losing warmth or humor. Proves animated/family films can be genuinely excellent without dumbing down.

But It's sweeter and less action-driven than Scoob!—if you came for spectacle, you'll get something quieter and more character-focused.

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted2012

Wild, colorful adventure with an ensemble cast and breakneck pacing. Shares Scoob!'s commitment to just throwing fun at the screen until something sticks.

But Joke density means some will miss you entirely, and the plot is basically an excuse to hop between set pieces.

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted poster

Hotel Transylvania2012

Monster-themed family comedy with similar energy and a vocal cast having visible fun. Works as both a kids' film and a nostalgic romp for adults.

But The animation style can feel plastic and soulless, and the emotional beats are predictable from miles away.

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie2017

Anarchic children's adaptation that doesn't condescend and actively celebrates its own stupidity. Captures a specific kind of joyful chaos.

But If crude humor and non-stop zaniness exhaust rather than delight you, it never stops to let you catch your breath.

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie poster

The Lego Batman Movie2017

Takes a beloved character and finds comedy in his obsessions and contradictions. Smarter about its source material than you'd expect from a toy tie-in.

But Flips the focus to Batman over an ensemble, and the humor skews older—kids will miss a lot of the jokes.

Norm of the North2016

A talking-animal adventure that earnestly tries to entertain kids with celebrity voices and colorful locations.

But The plot is threadbare, the jokes don't land, and the animation feels cheap even by 2016 standards. It's a slog.

DuckTales2017

Both are heritage properties given new life with bigger budgets and all-star voice casts. But Ducktales earned its sentiment through character work, while Scoob! assumes you care because it's Scooby-Doo.

A reboot that respects its source but isn't afraid to be weird, emotional, and genuinely funny. Adventure-serialized across seasons with real stakes and an cast you actually care about.

But The first season feels scattered finding its voice, and if you want pure comedy over character drama, it leans increasingly toward the latter.

Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated2010

The inverse approach to the same gang: where Scoob! explodes them into an action-comedy blockbuster, this show grounds them in genuine mystery and real consequences. If Scoob! made you want more depth, this is where you get it.

A TV series that took the template seriously—serialized mystery mythology, actual character growth, and a willingness to go dark. Treats Mystery Inc. like people instead of joke machines.

But It's a TV series, so it takes time to build. The first season is still finding itself, and it shifts tone heavily as it goes.