Velma, the adult animated series, has secured a second season after a strong run that set viewership records for HBO Max. The decision reflects high audience engagement and robust platform performance, signaling confidence in the show’s continued appeal.
The first season spanned ten episodes and was released from January 12 to February 9. While it drew significant attention for its bold premise, early reactions from viewers were mixed, with some ratings platforms reflecting polarized responses. The show earned a 1.4/10 on IMDb, a 0.5/10 on Metacritic, and a 0.9/5 on Rotten Tomatoes, illustrating a broad gap between screen time popularity and critical consensus.
In a broader development, Warner Bros. reportedly canceled two Scooby-Doo franchise projects that had been in progress. Scoob!: Holiday Haunt, positioned as a theatrical sequel, was scrapped, along with Scooby Doo and The Haunted High Rise, which had been slated for a DVD and Blu-ray release. The move underscores a shift in the studio’s strategy for animated properties within the Scooby-Doo universe.
The production and release landscape around these titles reflects ongoing industry recalibration as streaming platforms continue to balance new content with existing franchises. The decision to halt certain projects while renewing others points to evolving audience preferences and the studio’s efforts to optimize investment across animated franchises.
Leak reports surfaced indicating early screenshots and some gameplay for Dragon Age: Dreadwolf. The rumors, cited by VG Times, contribute to a broader pattern of speculative disclosures surrounding major game titles ahead of official disclosures.