A new HBO Max Halloween-themed film, “Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo!”, presents Velma Dinkley as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. The movie includes a scene in which Velma expresses romantic interest in another female character, according to reporting on the film’s content.
The change comes after years of public speculation about Velma’s sexuality, with the character previously not depicted as outwardly queer in the franchise. By explicitly portraying her with an LGBTQ+ identity, the film is described as ending earlier questions about her sexual orientation.
Across the covered sources, the emphasis is on the same point: this is the first time Velma is shown in an openly queer context on screen. Both outlets reference the movie’s release timing and link the portrayal to a specific scene involving Velma’s feelings for another woman.
