: The film emphasizes teamwork, self-confidence, and techniques for coping with fear, such as thinking of things that don't scare you.
: After winning a lottery, the gang boards the "Sly Star One" with several celebrities, including a famous astronaut and a retired football player. Scooby-doo Moon Monster Madness
: Some viewers felt the movie "dropped the ball" due to poor comedic timing and "unfunny jokes" that undercut the dramatic tension. : While Shaggy and Scooby look for food,
: While Shaggy and Scooby look for food, the rest of the gang investigates the alien. The story features unusual tension between Daphne and Velma, as Velma becomes frustrated with Daphne’s newfound interest in being an astronaut. : Common Sense Media notes the central alien
: During the flight, a black, reptilian alien attacks the ship, forcing an emergency landing at Sly Baron’s space resort on the dark side of the moon.
: Common Sense Media notes the central alien villain is fanged and menacing, which may be too scary for very young or sensitive children.