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Scooby-Doo (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

Scooby-Doo (2002) movie poster

Scooby-Doo is a 2002 adventure comedy directed by Raja Gosnell, starring Freddie Prinze Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar and Linda Cardellini. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $275.7 million worldwide on a $84 million budget. Critics gave it 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10. Stream it on Freeform and HBO Max, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

IMDb rating
5.3/10
worldwide gross
$275.7M
Metascore
35
US streaming chart
#401
Scooby-Doo (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Raja Gosnell
Original language
English
Budget
$84M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Scooby-Doo About?

The premise of Scooby-Doo without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The Mystery Inc. gang is invited to an island paradise, but the reunion isn't as relaxing as it seems. As they investigate a new mystery, old tensions resurface, threatening to fracture their relationships. They must confront both external dangers and internal conflicts to solve the puzzle and uncover the truth behind the island’s secrets, before their differences tear them apart completely.

Scooby-Doo Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • farting contest
  • fart joke
  • 2000s
  • scooby doo character
  • strong female character
  • dancing
  • island
  • amusement park
  • motorcycle
  • tough girl
  • fake ghost
  • demonic possession
+38 more
  • ghost
  • good versus evil
  • saying boo
  • toilet humor
  • red herring
  • live action cgi hybrid
  • breath
  • cgi animal in live action title
  • cgi character in a live action movie
  • girl wears eyeglasses
  • scrappy doo character
  • female martial artist
  • amateur sleuth
  • no opening credits
  • scene during end credits
  • surprise during end credits
  • live action and animation
  • airport
  • airplane
  • creature
  • giant animal
  • giant monster
  • demon
  • based on cartoon
  • based on tv series
  • group of teenagers
  • disguise
  • first of series
  • two word title
  • teenage boy
  • teenage girl
  • best friend
  • nerd
  • detective
  • investigation
  • hotel
  • beach
  • brainwashing
Where to watch

Where to Watch Scooby-Doo

Stream it on Freeform and HBO Max, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Scooby-Doo Cast

Freddie Prinze Jr. leads the cast, with Sarah Michelle Gellar and Linda Cardellini. Directed by Raja Gosnell; 4 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

Scooby-Doo Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Scooby-Doo 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.

Plot

Scooby-Doo Plot Summary

What happens in Scooby-Doo from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

  • successfully tackles the mystery of the Luna Ghost at a toy factory, tensions bubble to the surface among the gang members. ](/actor/freddie-prinze-jr)), a self-absorbed glory seeker, clashes with Daphne (Sarah Michelle Gellar), who is fed up with being the perpetual damsel in distress, and Velma (Linda Cardellini), whose ideas Fred often pilfers without giving her due credit. In fact, during the Luna case, it was Velma’s meticulous strategy that led them to success, albeit assisted by the haphazard escapades of Scooby and Shaggy (Matthew Lillard), who captured the ghost purely by chance. The revelation that the Luna Ghost was actually Old Man Smithers, enamored with Daphne, drives the gang into disarray, ultimately leading to their separation and leaving a distressed Scooby and Shaggy behind with the Mystery Machine.

Full summary

The whole story of Scooby-Doo, scene by scene

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Box office

Scooby-Doo Box Office & Budget

Scooby-Doo grossed $275.7 million worldwide on a $84 million budget, 3.3 times what it cost. $153.3 million came from the US and Canada and $122.4 million (44%) from the rest of the world.

2002 box office

Worldwide gross

$275.7M

3.3× its budget

US & Canada
$153.3M
International
$122.4M
Budget
$84M
US & Canada 56% Rest of the world 44%
Videos

Scooby-Doo Trailers & Videos

8 videos: 2 trailers, 1 teaser, 4 clips and 1 featurette.

All 8 videos
Film Trailer
  • Trailer Film Trailer
  • Teaser Scooby Doo (2002) - Theatrical Teaser Trailer (4K)
  • Clip Damsel in Distress
  • Clip Extended Preview
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Scooby-Doo?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What is the name of the creepy tropical resort where the Mystery Inc. gang is invited?

Cars

Cars in Scooby-Doo

14 cars on screen, including the 1972 Bedford CF and the Yamaha Raptor 660.

All 14 cars
  • 1972 Bedford CF in Scooby-Doo 1972 Bedford CF Important role
  • Yamaha Raptor 660 in Scooby-Doo Yamaha Raptor 660 Important role
  • 1993 Ford Crown Victoria in Scooby-Doo 1993 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
  • 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1 in Scooby-Doo 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1 Background role
Details

Scooby-Doo Also Known As

29 alternative titles, including “Scooby-Doo y la persecución cibernética” and “Scooby Doo Og Cyber Jagten”.

Also known as
  • Scooby-Doo y la persecución cibernética
  • Scooby Doo Og Cyber Jagten
  • Scooby-Doo e a Caçada Virtual
  • Scooby-Doo und die Cyberjagd
  • Scooby Doo i kibernetički lov
  • Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase
  • Scooby Doo og jagten i cyberspace
  • Scooby-Doo og Cyberjagten
  • Scooby-Doo! e il viaggio nel tempo
  • Скуби-Ду и кибер-погоня
  • Scooby-Doo och Cyberjakten
  • Scooby-Doo ! et la Cyber traque
+17 more
  • Scooby-Doo! und die Cyber-Jagd
  • Scooby Doo y la persecución cibernética
  • Scooby-Doo és a Virtuális Vadászat
  • Scooby Doo i Cyber pościg
  • Scooby-Doo a virtuální honička
  • ScoobyDoo y la persecucion cibernetica
  • סקובי-דו במרדף מתוכנת
  • L’Scooby-Doo i la ciberpersecució
  • Scooby-Doo a kyberpríšera
  • Scooby-Doo și Vânătoarea de Viruși
  • 史酷比鬼屋历险
  • Scooby-Doo ve Siber Takip
  • Scooby-Doo! en de Cyberachtervolging
  • スクービー・ドゥーのサイバー・チェイス
  • Скуби-Ду: Гонитба в компютъра
  • สคูบี้-ดู ผจญภัยไซเบอร์สเปซ
  • سكوبي دو ومطاردة الإنترنت

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FAQ

Scooby-Doo FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Scooby-Doo, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Scooby-Doo?

Scooby-Doo runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Scooby-Doo released?

Scooby-Doo was released on June 14, 2002.

Who directed Scooby-Doo?

Scooby-Doo was directed by Raja Gosnell.

More films by Raja Gosnell

Who is in the cast of Scooby-Doo?

Scooby-Doo stars Freddie Prinze Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar and Linda Cardellini, among 4 credited actors.

Where can I watch Scooby-Doo?

In the US, Scooby-Doo is streaming on Freeform, HBO Max and YouTube Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Scooby-Doo make at the box office?

Scooby-Doo grossed $275.7 million worldwide ($153.3 million domestic, $122.4 million international) on a budget of $84 million.

How is Scooby-Doo rated?

Scooby-Doo has 5.3/10 on IMDb, 35 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.

Does Scooby-Doo have a post-credit scene?

No. Scooby-Doo has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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