Dora The Explorer - Wikipedia

American children's media franchise This article is about the American children's media franchise. For the original television series, see Dora the Explorer (TV series). For the titular character, see Dora (Dora the Explorer). For other uses, see Dora the Explorer (disambiguation).

Dora the Explorer
Franchise logo
Created by	Chris Gifford Valerie Walsh Valdes Eric Weiner
Original work	Dora the Explorer TV series
Owner	Nickelodeon
Years	2000–present
Print publications
Book(s)	500+ (multiple publishers)
Films and television
Film(s)	Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019) Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado (2025)
Short film(s)	Dora and the Fantastical Creatures
Television series	Untitled Dora the Explorer live-action TV series (upcoming)
Animated series	Dora the Explorer (globalized versions) Go, Diego Go! Dora and Friends: Into the City! Dora
Direct-to-video	List of Dora the Explorer home media releases
Games
Video game(s)	Dora the Explorer video games
Audio
Soundtrack(s)	The Soundtrack
Miscellaneous
Toy(s)	2000+ (multiple producers; including Mattel and Lego)

Dora the Explorer is an American media franchise centered on an eponymous animated interactive fourth wall children's television series created by Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh Valdes, and Eric Weiner, and produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio. The series originally ran on Nickelodeon from August 14, 2000 to June 5, 2014, with the final six unaired episodes later airing from July 7, 2019 to August 9, 2019.[1] It has since spawned a spin-off television series (Go, Diego, Go!), a sequel television series (Dora and Friends: Into the City!), a live-action feature film and, a reboot.[2] As of 2014, retail sales for the franchise exceeded $13 billion,[3] making it one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time.

Television series

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Series	Season	Episodes		Originally released
				First released	Last released
Dora the Explorer	1	25		August 14, 2000 (2000-08-14)	October 29, 2001 (2001-10-29)
	2	26		February 13, 2002 (2002-02-13)	July 14, 2003 (2003-07-14)
	3	21		October 6, 2003 (2003-10-06)	June 14, 2004 (2004-06-14)
	4	27		September 24, 2004 (2004-09-24)	August 5, 2008 (2008-08-05)
	5	21		September 15, 2008 (2008-09-15)	October 1, 2010 (2010-10-01)
	6	18		November 5, 2010 (2010-11-05)	February 3, 2012 (2012-02-03)
	7	19		March 16, 2012 (2012-03-16)	January 16, 2013 (2013-01-16)
	8	20		March 18, 2013 (2013-03-18)	August 9, 2019 (2019-08-09)[a]
Go, Diego, Go!	1	20		September 6, 2005 (2005-09-06)	May 18, 2008 (2008-05-18)
	2	19		October 2, 2006 (2006-10-02)	February 1, 2008 (2008-02-01)
	3	20		February 5, 2008 (2008-02-05)	September 18, 2009 (2009-09-18)
	4	14		September 28, 2009 (2009-09-28)	September 24, 2010 (2010-09-24)
	5	7		November 5, 2010 (2010-11-05)	September 16, 2011 (2011-09-16)
Dora and Friends: Into the City!	1	18		August 18, 2014 (2014-08-18)	February 5, 2016 (2016-02-05)
	2	20		September 10, 2015 (2015-09-10)	February 5, 2017 (2017-02-05)
Dora	1	26		April 12, 2024 (2024-04-12)
	2	26		September 13, 2024 (2024-09-13)
	3	26		July 2, 2025 (2025-07-02)

Dora the Explorer

[edit] Main article: Dora the Explorer (TV series)

Dora the Explorer revolved around a young girl named Dora, who is of Latin American origin, and her best friend, Boots the Monkey. Each episode typically began with a problem or goal, prompting the characters to go on a mission to achieve it. The show also served as a Spanish-language teaching tool, helping children learn basic Spanish.

The series originally ran from 2000 to 2014, though a final batch of episodes was aired in 2019.

Go, Diego, Go!

[edit] Main article: Go, Diego, Go!

The second series in the franchise was a spin-off series focused on Dora's cousin Diego and his side of the family, all of whom work as animal rescuers, helping any animal who needs it. The only animated series to focus on a male character, Go, Diego, Go! focused more on teaching animal facts, though other learning skills and the Spanish language are still taught throughout the series. Dora herself and, occasionally, other characters from the original show also appear infrequently throughout the series.

The series aired from 2005 to 2011, though an episode from the third season was not broadcast until 2013 on a different channel for reasons unknown.

Dora and Friends: Into the City!

[edit] Main article: Dora and Friends: Into the City!

The third series in the franchise now featured an older, pre-teen Dora as she navigates an urban environment alongside a new, larger cast of main characters. While the first season largely limited the show's connection to the first series, the second season would bring back numerous characters and locations.

This series aired from 2014 to 2017.

Dora

[edit] Main article: Dora (TV series)

The fourth series in the franchise is a complete reboot of the first, featuring largely the same characters and locations. However, the entire voice cast was replaced, with only a few original voice actors making regular appearances. Unlike all preceding shows, Dora is fully computer-animated and uses 3D visuals instead of 2D traditional animation.

The series debuted in 2024, and is set to conclude in 2026.

Films

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Film	U.S. release date	Director	Screenwriter	Producers	Status
Dora and the Lost City of Gold	August 9, 2019 (2019-08-09)	James Bobin	Nicholas Stoller and Matthew Robinson	Kristin Burr	Released
Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado	July 2, 2025 (2025-07-02)	Alberto Belli	JT Billings	Kristin Burr	Released

Dora and the Lost City of Gold

[edit] Main article: Dora and the Lost City of Gold

Dora and the Lost City of Gold is a 2019 American adventure comedy film directed by James Bobin, with a screenplay written by Nicholas Stoller and Matthew Robinson, based on a story by Tom Wheeler and Stoller.

Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado

[edit] Main article: Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado

Directed by Alberto Belli, the film was released in July 2025, and it serves as the reboot by redefining the characters. Samantha Lorraine played the titular role.[4]

Short film

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Dora and the Fantastical Creatures

[edit] Main article: Dora and the Fantastical Creatures

Dora and the Fantastical Creatures is a 2023 American animated short film directed by William Mata, with a screenplay by Alejandro Bien-Willner and a story by Bien-Willner and Sean Gill.

Stage adaptations

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Two stage versions of the series toured North America, the first being "City of Lost Toys", and the second being "Dora's Pirate Adventure". Produced by Nickelodeon and LiveNation, these productions featured live actors portraying the roles of Dora and her friends, including Boots, Diego, Isa, and the Fiesta Trio. Many of the characters wore elaborate foam costumes designed to resemble the Dora characters. Each production featured a structure similar to an episode of the television series. City of Lost Toys featured Christina Bianco as Dora, while Dora's Pirate Adventure featured Danay Ferrer of the band Innosense in the role of Dora and Frankie Grande as Boots. Both productions featured a version of the popular Gloria Estefan song "Get on Your Feet" as the final number of the show. Both productions were conceived by Chris Gifford, creator of the television show, and directed by Gip Hoppe.

There have been three Dora touring companies. The "City of Lost Toys" company and the "Pirate Adventure" company featured actors and crew who were members of Actor's Equity and IATSE, the respective unions for professional actors and stagehands in the United States. The third company performs a shortened version of "Pirate Adventure" and does not employ union personnel. This production is currently touring North America and scheduled to travel to the United Kingdom and France.

Merchandise

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Many action figures and playsets are available in many markets, along with cosmetics, hygiene products, ride-ons, coin-operated kiddie rides, books, board games, plush dolls, apparel, handbags, play tents, play kitchens, and more. Licensees include Mattel-owned Fisher-Price in the United States and Holland Publishing in the United Kingdom.

Toys

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In 2004, Lego released four sets based on the characters of the TV series. These include 7330 Dora's Treasure Island, 7331 Diego's Rescue Truck, 7332 Dora and Boots at Play Park, and 7333 Dora and Diego's Animal Adventure.

In 2007, lead paint used by a contract toy manufacturer in China prompted Mattel to issue recalls for nearly a million toys, many of which featured Sesame Street and Nickelodeon characters - including Dora the Explorer. In response, Nickelodeon stated that they would introduce "third-party monitoring" of all manufacturers of products under its brands.[5][6][7]

Books

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Dora the Explorer series

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1. Dora's Backpack (ISBN 978-0689847202)
2. Little Star (ISBN 978-0689847219)
3. Happy Mother's Day Mami! (ISBN 978-0689852336)
4. Meet Diego! (ISBN 978-0689859939)
5. Dora's Thanksgiving (ISBN 978-0689858420)
6. Dora Loves Boots (ISBN 978-0689863738)
7. Dora's Book of Manners (ISBN 978-0689865336)
8. Dora Goes to School (ISBN 978-0689864940)
9. Dora's Fairy-Tale Adventure (ISBN 978-0689870125)
10. Dora's Chilly Day (ISBN 978-0689867958)
11. Show Me Your Smile! (ISBN 978-0689871696)
12. Dora's Pirate Adventure (ISBN 978-0689875830)
13. Big Sister Dora! (ISBN 978-0689878466)
14. At the Carnival (ISBN 978-0689858413)
15. Dora's Costume Party! (ISBN 978-1416900108)
16. Dance to the Rescue (ISBN 978-1416902164)
17. Dora's Starry Christmas (ISBN 978-1416902492)
18. Super babies (ISBN 978-1416914853)
19. The Birthday Dance Party (ISBN 978-1416913030)
20. Dora's World Adventure (ISBN 978-1416924470)
21. Dora Climbs Star Mountain (ISBN 978-1416940593)
22. It's Sharing Day! (ISBN 978-1416915751)
23. Dora Had a Little Lamb (ISBN 978-1416933687)
24. Dora Saves Mermaid Kingdom! (ISBN 978-1416938415)
25. Dora and the Stuck Truck (ISBN 978-1416947998)

Ready To Read series – Level 1

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1. Dora's Picnic (ISBN 978-0689852381)
2. Follow Those Feet! (ISBN 978-0689852398)
3. Dora in the Deep Sea (ISBN 978-0689858451)
4. I Love My Papi! (ISBN 978-0689864957)
5. Say "Cheese!" (ISBN 978-0689864964)
6. The Halloween Cat (ISBN 978-0689867996)
7. Eggs for Everyone! (ISBN 978-0689871764)
8. Just Like Dora! (ISBN 978-0689876752)
9. I Love My Mami! (ISBN 978-1416906506)
10. Puppy Takes a Bath (ISBN 978-1416914839)
11. Around the World! (ISBN 978-1416924784)
12. Dora's Sleepover (ISBN 978-1416915089)
13. Dora Helps Diego! (ISBN 978-1416915096)
14. Dora's Perfect Pumpkin (ISBN 978-1416934387)
15. Dora's Mystery of the Missing Shoes (ISBN 978-1416938248)

A Lift-the-Flap Story

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• Good Night, Dora!: A Lift-the-Flap Story (ISBN 978-0689847745)
• Where Is Boots?: A Lift-the-Flap Story (ISBN 978-0689847752)
• Let's Play Sports!: A Lift-the-Flap Story (ISBN 978-1416933502)
• All Dressed Up!: A Lift-the-Flap Book (ISBN 978-0689877186)

Treasury books and collection books

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• Dora's Ready-to-Read Adventures (ISBN 978-0689878152) Contains: "Dora's Picnic", "Follow Those Feet", "Dora in the Deep Sea", "I love my Papi!", "Say 'Cheese'"
• Dora's Storytime Collection (ISBN 978-0689866234) Contains: "Dora's Backpack", "Little Star", "Happy Birthday", "Mami!", "Meet Diego!", "Dora Saves the Prince", "Dora's Treasure Hunt", "Good Night", "Dora!"
• Dora's Big Book of Stories (ISBN 978-1416907084) Contains: "Dora's Book of Manners", "Dora Goes to School", "Dora's Fairy-Tale Adventure", "Dora's Chilly Day", "Show Me Your Smile!", "Dora's Pirate Adventure", "Big Sister Dora!"

Sticker books

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• Dora's Magic Watering Can (ISBN 978-1416947721)

Video games

[edit] Main article: Dora the Explorer video games

Video games based on the show were released. In Canada, Cheerios offered free Dora the Explorer the Game CD-ROMs in specially marked packages; however, packages sold in Quebec had only the French version. Dora the Explorer: Barnyard Buddies is the first video game based on the show for the home consoles as it was released for the PlayStation in the U.S. in 2003. It was not released in Europe until 2005, when it became one of the last games released for that platform in the region. This coincided with the decline in PlayStation production and the end of development for other PS1 games the following year.

Soundtrack

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Dora The Explorer
Soundtrack album by Dora and Friends
Released	September 28, 2004
Genre	Soundtrack, Children's music
Length	42:03
Label	Nickelodeon Records
Producer	Jed Becker

Track list

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Dora The Explorer Theme"	0:43
2.	"Backpack, Backpack!"	0:25
3.	"I'm The Map!"	0:31
4.	"Travel Song Medley"	1:35
5.	"Let's All Move Like The Animals Do!"	0:53
6.	"I Love My Boots"	0:39
7.	"Reach Up & Catch The Stars!"	0:59
8.	"Fairytale Land"	1:04
9.	"Popping Bubbles"	0:28
10.	"When You Grow Up What Will You Be?"	1:25
11.	"I'm The Grumpy Old Troll"	0:54
12.	"Tenemos Amigos"	0:58
13.	"Super Spies!"	1:02
14.	"Hurry! Hurry!"	1:16
15.	"Magic Music Box"	1:33
16.	"The City of Lost Toys"	2:07
17.	"Feliz Cumpleanos"	1:04
18.	"Boots' Special Day"	0:22
19.	"Un Dia Special"	1:05
20.	"Bate Bate Chocolate"	1:13
21.	"Do The Robot Walk"	0:51
22.	"The Chicken Dance"	0:55
23.	"Super Silly Fiesta"	1:40
24.	"The Itsy Bitsy Spider"	0:49
25.	"The Fix-It Machine"	0:53
26.	"Boots The Monkey!"	0:39
27.	"Mary Had A Little Lamb"	0:31
28.	"Super Map!"	0:33
29.	"Goin' On A Berry Hunt"	0:56
30.	"Bouncy Ball"	0:57
31.	"The Happy Song"	1:42
32.	"Run, Dora, Run!"	0:44
33.	"A Musician I Am"	0:38
34.	"ABC (The Alphabet Song)"	0:31
35.	"Baby Dino"	0:58
36.	"Squeaky I Love You"	0:30
37.	"Swiper No Swiping!"	0:47
38.	"I'm Really Gonna Hit The Ball"	0:49
39.	"Baseball, Baseball, Fun In The Sun"	1:04
40.	"We Did It!"	0:38
41.	"El Coqui"	1:37
42.	"La Lechuza"	1:09
43.	"Buenes Noches"	0:35
44.	"Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"	0:29
Total length:		42:03

Audiovisual viewing

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Seasons of Dora the Explorer are available on a variety of streaming or direct-purchase video services.

Home videos/Home media

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Streaming

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Streaming service	Country availability[8]	Content	Launch date
10 Play	Australia	Season 7, Episodes 9–18[9]
Amazon Prime Video	Worldwide	Seasons 1–2[10]
Paramount+	United States	Seasons 1–8[11]	December 9, 2020[12]
Foxtel Now	Australia	Seasons 1–8[13]
SkyShowtime	Norway	Seasons 7–8	September 20, 2022
Noggin (Paramount Streaming)	United States	Seasons 1–5[14]	September 1, 2017[15]
Paramount+	Australia	Seasons 1–8	August 11, 2021
Vudu	United States	Seasons 1–8[16]

Direct purchase

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Direct purchase service	Country availability	Content	Launch date
Apple TV+	Worldwide	Seasons 1–8[17]	March 2020[18][19][20]
Google Play	Worldwide	Seasons 1–7[21]
Microsoft Store	Worldwide	Season 1–8[22]

Notes

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1. ^ The show's run ended on June 5, 2014, with six episodes,[1] however, those episodes did not air in the United States until August 9, 2019, with the premiere of Dora and the Lost City of Gold.[2]

References

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1. ^ a b Couch, Aaron (10 August 2018). "'Dora the Explorer' Movie: See Photo of Isabela Moner as Dora". The Hollywood Reporter. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022. Dora aired on Nickelodeon for 172 episodes from 2000 to 2014.
2. ^ a b Bautista, Ashley (July 22, 2022). "TikTok ghost trend sparks users to use AI Manga filter to 'uncover spirits'". Here is the City (HITC). Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 18 December 2022. After nearly a decade of gifting many adventures to children of all ages, Dora wrapped up her character in 2019.
3. ^ Villarreal, Yvonne (August 18, 2014). "Dora the Explorer is growing up and getting a spinoff series". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on August 18, 2014. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
4. ^ Klein, Brennan (July 2, 2025). "Dora The Explorer's New Movie Fits Oddly Into The Franchise". Screen Rant. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
5. ^ Addley, Esther (8 March 2007). "Mattel recalls nearly 100,000 toys after lead paint alert". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 6 July 2008.
6. ^ Gregory, Angela (3 August 2007). "Dora the Explorer leads toy giant's recall". The New Zealand Herald. Archived from the original on 23 October 2012. Retrieved 7 July 2008.
7. ^ Story, Louise (2 August 2007). "Lead Paint Prompts Mattel to Recall 967,000 Toys". The New York Times. Retrieved 6 July 2008.
8. ^ Spangler, Todd (25 May 2020). "Best Video Streaming Services: Netflix, HBO Max, Disney Plus, Hulu, Amazon, Apple TV Plus". Variety. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
9. ^ "Dora the Explorer | Streamed". 10 Play. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
10. ^ "Dora the Explorer | Streamed". Amazon Prime Video. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
11. ^ "Dora the Explorer". Paramount+. April 6, 2003. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
12. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (25 November 2019). "Nickelodeon Content Coming to CBS All Access". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
13. ^ "Foxtel". Foxtel. Archived from the original on May 31, 2020. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
14. ^ "Dora the Explorer | Streamed". Noggin. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
15. ^ Spangler, Todd (September 2017). "Vámonos! 'Dora the Explorer' Episodes Arrive on Nickelodeon's Noggin Streaming App". Variety. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
16. ^ "Dora the Explorer | Streamed". Vudu. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
17. ^ "Dora the Explorer". Apple TV+. August 13, 2000. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
18. ^ "Noggin extends free trial globally". Advanced Television. 2 April 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
19. ^ Milligan, Mercedes (24 April 2020). "Noggin Launches on Apple TV in 25+ Territories, More Than 20 Languages". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
20. ^ Clover, Julian (24 April 2020). "Noggin makes Apple TV debut". Broadband TV News. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
21. ^ "Dora the Explorer | Streamed". Google Play. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
22. ^ "Dora the Explorer | Streamed". Microsoft Store. Retrieved 2 June 2020.

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Short film	Dora and the Fantastical Creatures
Video games	Dora the Explorer: Journey to the Purple Planet
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