Netflix has finally unveiled a teaser for its upcoming live-action series Scooby-Doo: Origins, but the internet is already divided over the canine star's breed. The streaming giant dropped the first look on Monday, June 8, 2026, revealing a playful brown puppy leaping out of bushes to lick an unsuspecting teenager. The caption read: "SCOOBY IS FINALLY REAL!!! Meet the goodest boy in Scooby-Doo: Origins, coming to Netflix in 2027."
Fans Question the Breed
Within minutes, viewers took to social media to express confusion. "Bro wtf he's supposed to be a great Dane," one X user wrote. Another added: "Did y'all forget Scooby Doo is a Great Dane or....?" A third commented: "Scooby is supposed to be a Great Dane. What is this trash?" Some even joked: "Not saying the dogs not cute, but that's not Scooby Doo. That's a Scooby don't."
Great Dane Puppy Confirmed
Despite the backlash, the pup featured in the teaser is indeed a Great Dane puppy, which naturally appears smaller than the fully grown, animated character fans are used to. Across all previous films and TV series, Scooby-Doo has been portrayed as a Great Dane, and this live-action version stays true to that heritage, albeit in puppy form.
Adorable Reactions
Not all feedback was negative. Many fans focused on the cuteness factor. One YouTube user enthused: "A real dog? Netflix just won 2027. If this doesn't end up being the cutest thing on television, I don't know what will." Another concurred: "I love that it's a real puppy and not CGI. It's beautiful." A third gushed: "He is so cute!" while another added: "Aw. Cuteness overload!"
About the Series
Scooby-Doo: Origins was first announced in March 2025 as an eight-episode live-action series exploring Shaggy's first mystery with his new best friend, Scooby-Doo. The show is set to premiere on Netflix sometime in 2027. The teaser shows a mysterious figure lurking in bushes before jumping out to lick a teenager in a striped shirt, setting the stage for their iconic friendship.
Netflix has also partnered with Sky, EE, and Virgin Media to offer bundles including the streaming service, making it easier for fans to tune in when the series drops.
