Before its official release, the animated crossover film, Scooby-Doo! And Krypto, Too! found its way online, stirring a whirlpool of speculation and rumors. The movie, which promises an adventurous encounter between Mystery Inc. and notorious DC villains, was allegedly leaked in its entirety in March, leading fans to question its fate.
Rumors started circulating that Warner Bros. Discovery had canceled the film to write it off as a tax loss. However, the movie’s writer, Tim Sheridan, dismissed these rumors, asserting that the film was never canceled and the internet was awash with false stories.
A Leak Amid Cancelations
Despite speculation of its cancelation, Scooby-Doo! And Krypto, Too! managed to stay afloat amidst numerous cancelations by Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). The entire 78-minute movie was leaked on the same day another Scooby-Doo project, the HBO Max/Cartoonito series Scooby-Doo! and the Mystery Pups, was canceled by WBD. Several other projects including Scoob! Sequel: Holiday Haunt and a new animated movie, Scooby-Doo! and the Haunted High Rise were also abandoned last year. Despite these cancelations, Scooby-Doo! And Krypto, Too! managed to remain largely under the radar.
The Scooby-Doo and DC Crossover: A Blend of Characters
The movie, which pairs Mystery Inc. with prominent DC characters like Superman’s dog Krypto, boasts an impressive voice cast. The list includes Frank Welker, Grey Griffin, Matthew Lillard, Kate Micucci, Charles Halford, Nolan North, Tara Strong, Fred Tatasciore, James Arnold Taylor, and Niccole Thurman.
Trailer Announcement Fuels Excitement
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has announced that the full trailer for the film will be released on July 27th, adding fuel to the fans’ anticipation. The announcement followed the online leak earlier this year that spurred speculation about the film’s status. It has now been confirmed that the animated feature was never canceled, but was undergoing standard post-production work.
A Brief History of Scooby-Doo and DC Crossovers
Scooby-Doo’s affiliation with DC Comics goes a long way back. The first encounter between the Mystery Inc. gang and Batman and Robin was in the 1970s TV show, The New Scooby-Doo Movies. The animated film Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold saw another successful collaboration between Mystery Inc. and Batman. The franchise has seen several comic book crossovers with DC characters, and some characters from Young Justice even appeared in the Scooby-Doo/WWE crossover film, Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery.
What to Expect from Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too!
While the official trailer will give a detailed glimpse into Scooby-Doo! And Krypto, Too!’s plot, it’s expected that the storyline will revolve around Scooby and Krypto’s mission to save the world from DC’s notorious villains. The combination of anticipation, speculation, and the return of Frank Welker as Fred Jones has further increased excitement for the film.
A Stellar Voice Cast for Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too!
The animated feature boasts a talented voice cast featuring some of the best voice actors in the industry. Frank Welker returns as Fred Jones, a role he has played since the inception of the franchise. Grey Griffin voices Daphne Blake, Matthew Lillard lends his voice to Shaggy Rogers, and Kate Micucci reprises her role as Velma Dinkley.
Additional voice actors bringing their unique styles to the film include Charles Halford as Ace the Bat-Hound, Nolan North as the Joker, and Tara Strong as Twilight Sparkle from My Little Pony. With such a strong ensemble cast, the anticipation for Scooby-Doo! And Krypto, Too! continues to soar.
