Jinkies! Get Ready for a Spooktacular Scoobtober, a Month Filled with Thrilling Adventures, Marathons and Exclusive Scooby-themed Products
This Scoobtober Warner Bros. Discovery celebrates the 25th Anniversary of “Scooby-Doo and the Witch’s Ghost” Film and the first appearance of the fan-favorite Hex Girls
BURBANK, CA, Sept. 30, 2024 – Get ready to unleash your inner detective and dive into a thrilling, fun-filled Scoobtober! Warner Bros. Discovery’s month-long extravaganza is dedicated to Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. Gang with spooktacular programming, groovy products, and global events honoring the world’s most beloved mystery-solving pup and his friends. This year, in honor of the Hex Girls’ 25th anniversary, Scoobtober spotlights the powerful girls of the Mystery Inc. Gang and Luna, Dusk and Thorn, known as the Hex Girls, iconic in the Scooby-Doo universe for blending supernatural vibes with their catchy, spooky tunes.
The festivities kick off with a thrilling lineup of Scooby-Doo episodes on Cartoon Network and MeTV Toons and Max will host beloved Scooby-Doo films as well as a “Velma” Halloween special. The spooky fun continues with a Scoobtober Movie Marathon, 48-hours of Scooby-riffic content streaming on MultiVersus Twitch channel and the WB Kids YouTube channel. Additionally, Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP) has teamed up with partners like PUMA, Crocs, Walmart, Loungefly, BarkBox, BoxLunch, WB Shop and more to release heaps of ghostly-good Scooby-inspired products.
CONTENT
Cartoon Network is gearing up for Scoobtober with a thrilling lineup of Scooby-Doo episodes, starting Monday, September 30. Tune in on weekdays from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for your daily dose of mystery-solving fun. Saturdays will feature Scooby-Doo DTV Movies from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., while Sundays kick off with a morning marathon from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. The spooky celebrations culminate on Thursday, October 31 with Halloween-themed episodes and a special Scooby-Doo takeover from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
From October 1 to October 31, WB Kids YouTube channels will host a month-long Scooby-Doo livestream, featuring six fan-favorite episodes. For even more Scooby-Doo fun, fans can join the Scoobtober 48-hour Movie Marathon to livestream 37 Scooby-Doo movies and check out compilations of some of the most beloved moments from the series. The fun begins October 26-28 at 10 a.m.
MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter featuring an ever-expanding roster of popular characters based on Warner Bros. Discovery franchises, is celebrating Scoobtober with a 48-Hour Movie Marathon livestream on the game’s Twitch Channel from Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. PT through Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. PT. Based on the amount of viewing time of the stream, MultiVersus players will be granted free in-game rewards, including the But It Has 3 Bathrooms profile icon, Mystery Inc. Shaggy character variant, and 100 Gleamium (in-game currency). Fans can also test their knowledge with rounds of live Scooby-themed trivia, enjoy Scooby-themed games, and join in Hex Girls Karaoke.
MeTV Toons is the new TV home of Scooby-Doo!, airing weekdays at 6 p.m. ET/PT and Sundays at 3 p.m. ET/PT. In celebration of Scoobtober, on Sunday, October 27 at 3 p.m. ET/PT, The Sven Squad from MeTV’s House of Svengoolie will also make a special appearance on MeTV Toons to present the “Scooby-Doo! Sunday Special – Hosted by the House of Svengoolie.”
Boomerang is pulling out all the stops for Scoobtober with 11.5 hours of Scooby-Doo programming every weekday throughout the month (Mon-Fri 7-8 a.m., 1:30-7 p.m., 11 p.m.-4 a.m.). Weekends will feature 24-hour Scooby-Doo marathons, each day spotlighting a different series.
Some Scooby-Doo fans might remember a time when Saturday mornings were filled with the excitement of gathering around the TV for Saturday morning cartoons with the Mystery Inc. Gang. It’s time to recreate that magic and share it with a whole new generation…on TikTok! To celebrate Scoobtober Scooby-Doo’s TikTok will be going live on October 19th from 8 a.m.-8. p.m. with the Scoobtober Scoobstream with a replay on October 31. During the stream, fans will be able to catch some of the most memorable scenes featuring the Hex Girls and even some of the most requested clips straight from fans’ TikTok comments.
Fans will also want to check out Scooby-Doo’s Instagram and Facebook for special tricks and treats in honor of Scoobtober all month long.
PRODUCTS
The WB Shop is celebrating Scoobtober by launching an all-new exclusive collection featuring the beloved Mystery Inc. Gang. Featuring one-of-a-kind apparel and homewares, this collection lets fans showcase their love for Scooby-Doo like never before. In addition to the WB Shop exclusive merchandise, WBDGCP has joined forces with top licensees to create Scoobtober collaborations across all categories including:
Fashion & Accessories: What to wear? Mystery solved! The new Scooby-Doo Crocs! The groovy collection of clogs and JibbitzTM charms will have the whole family walking in style. The all-new collection with PUMA set to launch this November will have fans shouting “Scooby-Dooby-Doo!” There are no bones about it, the new Loungefly backpack and wallet featuring Scooby-Doo dressed as a skeleton is spooky fun! Join Shaggy, Scooby, and the rest of Mystery Inc. as they come face-to-face with a creepy brigade of classic crook creations on the incredible Scooby-Doo x RSVLTS collection of classic button-down shirts. The recently released collection by Black Milk is perfect for those who like their Halloween spookiness with a side of nostalgic kitsch. Zoinks! Back by popular demand and available for pre-order now, the Taylor Joelle Scooby-inspired collection offers a wide range of apparel from dresses to tees for the whole family.
Retail: Celebrate Scoobtober in style with new collections at fan-favorite retailers including Walmart with Scooby-Doo-inspired products including pajamas for adults and kids, perfect for displaying your fandom. The Hex Girls will be taking center stage at FYE with an exclusive backpack. Hijinks will be had by the whole family after you check out the new lineup of costumes dedicated to Scooby-Doo and his friends at Spirit coming just in time for Scoobtober. Rock out in eco-goth fashion with the Hex Girls on their World Tour at BoxLunch with an exclusive tee.
Home & Pet: The Scooby-Doo Halloween Bundle from BarkBox with chew toys, treats and accessories makes the perfect gift for your furry friends. Get into the Halloween spirit with Sassy Woof’s all-new collection of collars, harnesses, and leashes sold at Petsmart. Ruh-Roh, searching for decorations for Scoobtober? Look no further than Gemmy’s inflatables or plush waddler.
Publishing: Pick up the new Scooby-Doo! And Friends! A Halloween Mystery! from Random House Children’s Books as well as Scooby-Doo: Velma and the Mystery of the River Ghost from Running Press to get into the Scoobtober Spirit. Launching on October 1, the Scooby-Doo Character Studio invites fans to step into the world of Mystery Inc. by creating their very own personalized Scooby-Doo character. Once designed, fans can fully immerse themselves in a spooky, custom Scooby-Doo story alongside the Mystery Inc. Gang. To make the experience even more memorable, fans can purchase a personalized book featuring their character’s adventure or shop for a variety of products showcasing their unique Scooby-Doo creation.
Food & Beverage: Join Scooby-Doo and the Gang for some tasty snacks with the all-new line of fine frozen foods from Golden West Food Group. The Scooby-Doo Scooby Snacks food line will be sold exclusively at Walmart and includes items like Mac & Cheese Bites, Pizzaquitos, Nacho Chicken Bites and many more Shaggy and Scooby-Doo-approved treats.
ABOUT
About Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products
Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP), Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP), part of Warner Bros. Discovery’s Revenue & Strategy division, extends the company’s powerful portfolio of entertainment brands and franchises into the lives of fans around the world. WBDGCP partners with best-in-class licensees globally on award-winning toy, fashion, home décor and publishing programs inspired by the biggest franchises from Warner Bros.’ film, television, animation, and games studios, HBO, Discovery, DC, Cartoon Network, HGTV, Eurosport, Adult Swim, and more. With innovative global licensing and merchandising programs, retail initiatives, and promotional partnerships, WBDGCP is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.
About Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network is the #1 global animated series network. Combined with a rich legacy of characters and a deep roster of creatives with unique brands of storytelling, Cartoon Network showcases original content from across Cartoon Network Studios, Warner Bros. Animation, Hannah-Barbera Studios Europe, and beyond that includes “Craig of the Creek,” “Steven Universe,” “Teen Titans Go!,” “We Baby Bears,” and more. Under its Redraw Your World tagline, Cartoon Network’s content commitment appeals to the complete spectrum of kids and families including preschoolers with the programming block Cartoonito and family co-viewing with the ultimate destination, ACME Night. Upcoming new series such as “Batwheels,” “Gremlins,” “Total Drama Island,” and more, comprise an inclusive programming lineup on Cartoon Network. Cartoon Network’s historic library can also be streamed on HBO Max, or is available on Amazon, iTunes or Vudu (U.S. only).
About Max®
Max®, which launched May 23, 2023, is an enhanced streaming platform from Warner Bros. Discovery, delivering unparalleled quality content for everyone in the household. With a personalized user experience that brings unique and unexpected stories ranging from the best of unscripted to the highest quality in scripted programming, Max is the destination for HBO Originals, Warner Bros. films, Max Originals, the DC universe, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, an expansive offering of kids and family content, and best-in-class programing across food, home, reality, lifestyle, and documentaries from leading brands like HGTV, Food Network, Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, Discovery Channel, TLC, ID and more, all in one place.
About Velma: This Halloween Needs to be More Special!
Cast: Stars Mindy Kaling, Glenn Howerton, Sam Richardson, and Constance Wu. Additional cast includes Russell Peters, Sarayu Blue, Jane Lynch, Wanda Sykes, Frank Welker, Nicole Byer, Gary Cole, Andia Winslow, Sara Ramirez, Nicholas Braun, Fortune Feimster, Jennifer Hale, Richard Kind, Jason Mantzoukas, Sawweetie, Debby Ryan, and Kulap Vilaysack.
Credits: Developed by Charlie Grandy; executive producers Charlie Grandy, Mindy Kaling, Howard Klein, Elijah Aron, and Sam Register; co-executive producer Jessica Kumai Scott; supervising producer, Amy Winfrey; producers Kandace Reuter; co-producer by Greg Gallant. Written by Charlie Grandy; Directed by Adam Parton and Meg Waldow.
About Warner Bros. Animation
Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) is one of the leading producers of animation in the entertainment industry, producing and developing projects for multiple platforms, both domestically and internationally. WBA’s current series include Batman: Caped Crusader, Bat-Family, Batwheels, Bugs Bunny Builders, Creature Commandos, Get Jiro, Gremlins: The Wild Batch, Harley Quinn, Jellystone!, Kite Man: Hell Yeah!, Looney Tunes Cartoons, My Adventures with Superman, Teen Titans Go!, Tiny Toons Looniversity, and Velma. The studio is currently in production on two feature films – The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie and the upcoming original anime feature film, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim with New Line Cinema. WBA’s full-length theatrical film, Teen Titans GO! to the Movies, was released in summer 2018. As home to the iconic animated characters from the DC, Hanna-Barbera, MGM and Looney Tunes libraries, WBA also produces highly successful animated films — including the DC Universe Movies — for DVD, Blu-ray® and digital media. Upcoming slate for Warner Home Entertainment include Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires and Watchmen. One of the most-honored animation studios in history, WBA has won six Academy Awards®, 40 Emmy® Awards, the George Foster Peabody Award, a BAFTA Children’s Award, an Environmental Media Award, a Parents’ Choice Award, the HUMANITAS Prize, two Prism Awards and 21 Annie Awards (honoring excellence in animation).
