Scooby-Doo! and the Cyber Chase

Scooby-Doo! and the Cyber Chase

Year: 2001

Runtime: 73 mins

Language: English

Director: Jim Stenstrum

ComedyAdventureAnimation

When Scooby and the gang become trapped inside a video game they designed, they must battle the mysterious ‘Phantom Virus.’ Guided by clues, they advance through each level, solving puzzles and confronting enemies, determined to defeat the virus and escape the digital world.

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Timeline & Setting – Scooby-Doo! and the Cyber Chase (2001)

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Campus, Amusement Park, Local Restaurant

The main action unfolds on a university campus where a science fair and a high-tech laser draw Mystery Inc. into a digital menace. The narrative also travels into a cyberspace-realm created by Eric's game and culminates in a bustling amusement park where real-world monsters appear. After the adventure ends, the group reunites at a local restaurant to celebrate.

🏫 Campus 🎢 Amusement Park 🍽️ Restaurant

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Main Characters – Scooby-Doo! and the Cyber Chase (2001)

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Professor Robert Kaufman (voice: Tom Kane)

A campus science professor who helps combat the Phantom Virus using high-tech equipment and steady expertise. He becomes involved when the virus first attacks on campus and provides crucial support as the investigation unfolds.

👨‍🏫 Professor 🧪 Scientist

Eric Staufer (voice: Bob Bergen)

A college student and prize-winning game designer who created a computer game based on Mystery Inc.'s adventures. He invites the gang to the campus science fair, and his invention becomes entangled with the Phantom Virus.

🧑‍💻 Programmer 🎮 Gamer

Bill McLemore (voice: Mikey Kelley)

Eric's best friend who feels sidelined and jealous. He fabricates the Phantom Virus to sabotage Eric’s project and seize the prize money, ultimately revealing his own misguided ambition.

💼 Rival 🧩 Programmer

Officer Wembley (voice: Joe Alaskey)

The grumpy campus security guard who ultimately arrests Bill. He provides a grounded authority figure and helps the team see justice served.

🛡️ Authority 👮 Security

Velma Dinkley (voice: B.J. Ward)

Mystery Inc.'s rational thinker who analyzes clues and uses logic to uncover the truth. She helps connect the campus mystery to the Phantom Virus and the real-world plot.

🧠 Investigator 🧭 Problem-Solver

Daphne Blake (voice: Grey DeLisle)

Resourceful and observant, Daphne assists with investigating suspects and navigating the cyber maze. Her curiosity drives the group forward.

🧭 Explorer 💡 Problem-Solver

Fred Jones (voice: Frank Welker)

The steady leader of Mystery Inc., who guides the team through puzzles and danger. He coordinates plans and helps keep the group focused on solving the case.

🧭 Leader 🧩 Tactician

Scooby-Doo (voice: Scott Innes)

Mystery Inc.'s lovable Great Dane, whose humor and bravery help them navigate the cyber world. Scooby’s appetite for Scooby Snacks and his bond with the team prove crucial in escaping traps.

🐶 Dog 🐾 Companion

Shaggy Rogers (voice: Scott Innes)

Scooby's loyal friend, balancing fear with surprising courage. Shaggy contributes by staying adaptable and helping the group reveal clues amidst the chaos.

🗺️ Adventurer 🍔 Foodie

Phantom Virus (voice: Gary Anthony Sturgis)

A digital-to-real-world threat born from Bill's jealousy, the Phantom Virus terrorizes the campus and intrudes into Eric's game. It is ultimately defeated when Scooby-Doo’s cyber-double distracts it and the real-world Mystery Inc. retrieves the final clue.

👾 Malware 🧬 Virus

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Major Themes – Scooby-Doo! and the Cyber Chase (2001)

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💻 Cyber Threat

A central theme is technology run amok, with the Phantom Virus leaking from a digital game into the real world. The story explores how digital devices, games, and clever puzzles shape the mystery and push the heroes to navigate a cyberspace landscape.

😒 Rivalry

Jealousy and competition drive the plot, highlighted by Bill's resentment toward Eric and the pressure of the science fair. The conflict reveals how ambition can lead to deception and the creation of a dangerous ruse.

🤝 Teamwork

Mystery Inc. relies on friendship and collaboration to solve the case. From deconstructing clues to surviving digital traps, teamwork allows them to outsmart the Phantom Virus and identify the culprit behind the scheme.

Last Updated: October 03, 2025 at 14:34

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