Mckenna Grace to star as Daphne in live-action 'Scooby-Doo' Netflix series

The upcoming series will function as an origin story for the Mystery Inc. gang.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Actress Mckenna Grace has been cast as Daphne in the upcoming live-action Scooby-Doo series on Netflix. The series will serve as an origin story for the Mystery Inc. group, showing how the friends first teamed up to solve a haunting case involving a lost Great Dane puppy that witnessed a supernatural murder.

Why it matters

The Scooby-Doo franchise is a beloved part of pop culture, and this new live-action Netflix series will give fans a fresh take on the iconic characters and their first mystery-solving adventure. Casting a rising young star like Mckenna Grace in the role of Daphne adds excitement and star power to the project.

The details

According to reports, the currently untitled Netflix series will follow old friends Shaggy and Daphne as they get involved in a haunting mystery regarding a lost Great Dane puppy during their final summer at camp. They then team up with Velma and Freddy to solve the case of the puppy that witnessed a supernatural murder.

  • The series is set to premiere on Netflix in 2026.

The players

Mckenna Grace

An American actress who has appeared in films such as "Gifted" and "Captain Marvel", and the Netflix series "The Haunting of Hill House".

Netflix

A major streaming platform that is producing the live-action Scooby-Doo series.

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What they’re saying

“Oh my jeepers, I can't believe life is real I could cry all over again just looking at this announcement. So thankful, SO excited.”

— Mckenna Grace (Instagram)

What’s next

The series is currently in development, with more casting announcements and production updates expected in the coming months as the 2026 premiere date approaches.

The takeaway

This new live-action Scooby-Doo series on Netflix promises to bring a fresh and exciting take on the beloved characters, with the casting of rising star Mckenna Grace as Daphne generating a lot of buzz and anticipation among fans of the franchise.