What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe New Scooby-Doo Movies
William Hanna · Series · 1972
If you loved The New Scooby-Doo Movies, start with Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School (Charles August Nichols, 1988) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to The New Scooby-Doo Movies across media.
You loved The New Scooby-Doo Movies because you enjoyed the thrill of watching iconic characters solve mysteries alongside a rotating cast of guests.
Books on the same thread
Nancy Drew
Various authors as Carolyn Keene · Book · 1930
Explores: Female empowerment, Independent woman, Solving mysteries.
If you appreciated the investigative teamwork found in The New Scooby-Doo Movies, you will find the same satisfaction in following Nancy Drew as she independently uncovers small town secrets.
Batman
Jeph Loeb, Tim Sale, Bob Kane · Book · 2011
Explores: Moral Ambiguity, Organized Crime, Vigilante Justice.
Much like the detective work in The New Scooby-Doo Movies, this comic offers a darker look at the mystery solving process while exploring the corruption within a city.
The Crab with the Golden Claws
Hergé · Book · 1989
Shares 2 threads with The New Scooby-Doo Movies: Mystery Solving, Friendship.
The New Scooby-Doo Movies thrived on international intrigue and mystery solving, and this graphic novel delivers that same spirit of adventure through the eyes of an intrepid young protagonist.
The Secret of the Wooden Lady
Carolyn Keene · Book · 1967
Shares a thread with The New Scooby-Doo Movies: Friendship.
The New Scooby-Doo Movies focused on the bond of friendship during investigations, a feeling mirrored here as Nancy Drew and her companions tackle a complex maritime mystery together.
Films on the same thread
Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School
Charles August Nichols · Film · 1988
Shares 2 threads with The New Scooby-Doo Movies: Friendship, Animated Mystery.
If you enjoyed the monster of the week format of The New Scooby-Doo Movies, you will appreciate how this film places familiar characters into a school of famous monsters.
Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost
Jim Stenstrum · Film · 1999
Shares 2 threads with The New Scooby-Doo Movies: Animated Mystery, Monster of the Week.
Capturing the mystery solving essence of The New Scooby-Doo Movies, this story brings the gang to a new location to debunk myths surrounding a legendary local figure.
Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island
Jim Stenstrum · Film · 1998
Explores: Team Re-unions, Supernatural Threat, Skepticism vs. Belief.
While The New Scooby-Doo Movies relied on teamwork, this film elevates the stakes by testing that camaraderie against a genuine supernatural threat on a remote and haunted island.
Scooby-Doo! and the Loch Ness Monster
Scott Jeralds · Film · 2004
Shares 3 threads with The New Scooby-Doo Movies: Teamwork, Animated Mystery, Monster of the Week.
This film mirrors the monster of the week structure seen in The New Scooby-Doo Movies, emphasizing how the gang uses teamwork to confront legendary creatures in distant locations.
Podcasts on the same thread
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
Team Coco & Earwolf · Podcast · 2026
Explores: parasocial relationships, professional intimacy, self-deprecating humor.
The New Scooby-Doo Movies relied on the charm of celebrity guest stars, and this podcast captures that same spirit by inviting famous figures into a personal, conversational space.
SmartLess
Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett · Podcast · 2026
Explores: camaraderie, spontaneity, shared life experiences.
Just as The New Scooby-Doo Movies highlighted the dynamic between guest stars and the gang, this show focuses on the organic camaraderie and banter between well-known celebrity hosts.
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Common questions
How long are the episodes of The New Scooby-Doo Movies?
The episodes of The New Scooby-Doo Movies differ from the original series by doubling the length of each installment. This extended runtime allows for more complex mysteries and the inclusion of special guest stars in every episode.
What is the format of The New Scooby-Doo Movies?
The New Scooby-Doo Movies follows a format where the Mystery, Inc. gang teams up with a rotating special guest star in each episode. These guests include real-life celebrities or well known fictional characters who assist in solving the mystery of the week.
Are there fictional characters featured in The New Scooby-Doo Movies?
Yes, The New Scooby-Doo Movies features episodes with well known fictional characters as guest stars. One notable example of this format is the appearance of the characters from The Addams Family, who join the gang to solve a mystery.
Who created The New Scooby-Doo Movies?
The New Scooby-Doo Movies was created by William Hanna in 1972. The series is distinguished by its hour-long episode format and the recurring inclusion of famous guest stars who join the Mystery, Inc. gang for their weekly adventures.