As a childhood favorite, we all know and grew up with Scooby-Doo and his crew. The iconic group does not only solve mysteries and hunt ghosts; they also entertain viewers with various comedy stunts and thrilling mysteries. Since its first film in 1969, the franchise has aired a total of 36 movies. Most of which, are true to the original concept and even come with a few surprises.

Carved into the hearts of fans, Scooby-Doo has made childhood a little more fun. Here are some of the best Scooby-Doo movies, ranked:

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6 Scooby-Doo! Monsters Unleashed (2004)

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As a sequel to the 2002 Scooby-Doo, this film barely makes the mark. While the characters are spot-on with their personalities, the plot doesn’t quite follow the same quality. In contrast, there were a lot of eye-catching elements that grabbed the attention of fans. From bright colors to relentless action, there are many aspects to look forward to in Scooby-Doo! Monsters Unleashed.

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In this film, Scooby-Doo follows his friends Shaggy (Matthew Lillard), Fred (Freddie Prinze Jr.), Daphne (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and Velma (Linda Cardellini) into another supernatural mystery. The gang’s town is attacked by multiple monsters from the mysteries they had solved before. It’s up to the mystery solvers to tackle this problem, while also dealing with journalist Heather Jasper, who is out to discredit them.

5 Scooby-Doo and the Legend of the Vampire (2003)

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Scooby-Doo and the Legend of the Vampire is as classic as a Scooby-Doo movie gets. From big scary monsters to the usual ‘’let’s split up and find some clues’’ tactic, this film doesn’t forget its original mystery and adventure theme. While there are a few setbacks, such as the non-threatening antagonists and annoying characters, the movie brought in some eye-catching factors as well. The Hex Girls are such an example. They brought a good kind of nostalgia with their catchy music. Fans might remember them from Scooby-Doo and the Witch’s Ghost. Aside from that, giving each character a little spotlight was a good addition.

After solving a never-ending amount of mysteries, the Scooby gang takes a vacation break to Australia. While touring, they decide to attend a Vampire Rock Festival near the mountain areas. There, three vampires, along with a giant vampire monster called Yowie Yahoo kidnaps one of the performers and disappears. Of course, the gang doesn’t believe vampires are real, and decides to investigate by going undercover as musicians. The film was directed by Scott Jeralds and the music composed by Rich Dickerson.

4 Scooby-Doo and the Samurai Sword (2009)

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Unlike most Scooby-Doo films, Scooby-Doo and the Samurai Sword steps up in a more positive light for fans. There’s no mystery to solve in this one, but instead, there is a series of Indiana Jones-style adventures, some incredible fight scenes, and a bit of Ninjutsu involved. The character design is good, the plot follows a consistent flow, and there are some decent comedic stunts involved.

In this film, the Scooby gang goes to a martial arts tournament in Tokyo. During their stay, they are attacked by the Black Samurai (Kevin Michael Richardson), a spirit of an evil samurai, who was exiled in ancient Japan. To get rid of the samurai, the gang has to beat him in a competitive treasure hunt across Asia, while solving riddles and fighting ninjas. This film was directed by Christopher Berkeley and produced by Joe Sichta.

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3 Scoob! (2020)

Scoob! invites fans to a fresh new concept, mashed with nostalgic characters and a new mission. Unlike the usual mystery gigs, the gang finds themselves in Dick Dastardly’s plans. That’s right, THE Dick Dastardly from the Hanna-Barbera universe. Blue Falcon’s son is also in this film and plays a comedic role, along with the usual Shaggy-Scooby duo.

As exciting as this cross-over sounds, the plot has a way of messing up in some scenes. For example, the offspring of Blue Falcon is merely a whiny teen who exists to mess the plans up. Another instance is when Shaggy and Scooby start drifting apart, because of some unnecessary jealousy. In addition to that, the gang, except Scooby-Doo, were voiced by completely different voice actors, which was a disappointment. However, the film did a pretty good job in its comedic scenes and portrayal of the characters. The animation is also one of the best to exist in the Scooby-Doo universe.

In this one, Shaggy and Scooby are kidnapped by Dick Dastardly, who wants to use Scooby to open a portal to the world of the dead. Blue Falcon and his team of sidekicks are also there to help the gang spoil Dick’s plans and rescue their friends. The film was directed by Tony Cervone and scored a 48% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

2 Scooby-Doo in Where’s My Mummy? (2005)

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Velma gets to shine in this feature film. Not only does she get to play the protagonist, but she also shows off her knowledge of Egyptian history. There are character diversities, appropriate cultural representation, catchy music, and well-designed ‘mummies’. The comedic scenes are also very engaging and hold true to the original Scooby-Doo theme. What’s even better is that there are multiple horror scenes that can really shake a younger audience.

Directed by Joe Sichta, Scooby-Doo in Where’s My Mummy? follows the story of when Velma takes part in an archeological dig with an Egyptian prince, and accidentally discovers a hidden tomb of Cleopatra within the Sphinx. However, where there’s a treasure, there are always hunters out to get it. The two come up with a plan to chase these treasure thieves out, along with the help of Mystery Inc.

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1 Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur (2011)

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Directed by Ethan Spaulding, this animated film is full of funky concepts and surprises. While it stays true to the original theme, it shows a bundle of just about everything – in a good way. There are dinosaurs, motorbike racing, dangerous caves, and best of all: an overpowered Shaggy.

Viewers get to see Shaggy in a new light as he gets hypnotized into becoming brave. So brave that he defeats a bunch of bikers and races the leader in a competitive match. Something Shaggy would never do in his usual state.

Following a Jurassic Park-like theme, Legend of the Phantosaur offers a fair amount of comedic relief. Bad puns, physical jokes and the usual Shaggy-Scooby duo comedy. Velma gets the spotlight through an awkward date. Fred and Daphne are shown dealing with their usual problems. There are a lot of familiar aspects included in the film, along with some very new concepts added to make it entertaining. Perhaps the best part of all is when some bikers brawl with a group of Tyrannosaurs.

In this film, Shaggy develops a nervous condition after encountering monsters. To help him, the gang goes to a spa in a ghost-free town. Havoc is unleashed on the streets when a group of dinosaurs starts attacking civilians. Now it’s up to Scooby and the gang to get to the bottom of this mystery.