NICKELODEON AND PARAMOUNT+ ANNOUNCE NEW FEATURE-LENGTH LIVE-ACTION MOVIE, DORA AND THE SEARCH FOR SOL DORADO
Nickelodeon and Paramount+ (PARA) announced a new live-action movie 'Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado', premiering July 2, 2025. The film stars Samantha Lorraine as a 16-year-old Dora, alongside Jacob Rodriguez as Diego and Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias as the voice of Boots.
This release marks the beginning of 'The Great Dora Fiesta', celebrating the franchise's 25th anniversary with multiple content launches including: a new CG-animated special 'Dora & Diego: Rainforest Rescues', a third season of DORA with confirmed fourth season, a global cinema screening event, and extensive consumer products line. The initiative also includes partnerships with Rainforest Café and Plan International to support girls' education globally.
Nickelodeon e Paramount+ (PARA) hanno annunciato un nuovo film live-action intitolato 'Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado', in uscita il 2 luglio 2025. Il film vede Samantha Lorraine nel ruolo di Dora sedicenne, affiancata da Jacob Rodriguez nei panni di Diego e Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias come voce di Boots.
Questa uscita segna l'inizio de 'The Great Dora Fiesta', una celebrazione per il 25° anniversario del franchise con numerosi contenuti in arrivo, tra cui uno speciale in animazione CG intitolato 'Dora & Diego: Rainforest Rescues', la terza stagione di DORA con una quarta stagione già confermata, un evento globale di proiezione cinematografica e una vasta gamma di prodotti per i consumatori. L'iniziativa comprende anche collaborazioni con Rainforest Café e Plan International per sostenere l'educazione delle ragazze a livello mondiale.
Nickelodeon y Paramount+ (PARA) anunciaron una nueva película de acción en vivo titulada 'Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado', que se estrenará el 2 de julio de 2025. La película protagoniza a Samantha Lorraine como una Dora de 16 años, junto a Jacob Rodriguez como Diego y Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias como la voz de Boots.
Este lanzamiento marca el inicio de 'The Great Dora Fiesta', celebrando el 25º aniversario de la franquicia con múltiples estrenos de contenido, incluyendo un especial animado en CG llamado 'Dora & Diego: Rainforest Rescues', una tercera temporada de DORA con una cuarta temporada ya confirmada, un evento global de proyección en cines y una amplia línea de productos para consumidores. La iniciativa también incluye asociaciones con Rainforest Café y Plan International para apoyar la educación de las niñas a nivel mundial.
Nickelodeon과 Paramount+ (PARA)가 새로운 실사 영화 'Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado'를 2025년 7월 2일에 공개한다고 발표했습니다. 이 영화는 16세 도라 역에 Samantha Lorraine이 출연하며, Diego 역에는 Jacob Rodriguez, 부츠의 목소리에는 Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias가 참여합니다.
이번 출시는 프랜차이즈 25주년을 기념하는 'The Great Dora Fiesta'의 시작을 알리며, CG 애니메이션 스페셜 'Dora & Diego: Rainforest Rescues', 세 번째 시즌의 DORA(네 번째 시즌도 확정됨), 전 세계 영화관 상영 이벤트, 그리고 다양한 소비자 제품 라인을 포함한 여러 콘텐츠 출시가 예정되어 있습니다. 또한 Rainforest Café 및 Plan International과 협력하여 전 세계 소녀들의 교육을 지원하는 활동도 포함됩니다.
Nickelodeon et Paramount+ (PARA) ont annoncé un nouveau film en prise de vue réelle intitulé 'Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado', dont la première est prévue pour le 2 juillet 2025. Le film met en vedette Samantha Lorraine dans le rôle de Dora à 16 ans, aux côtés de Jacob Rodriguez dans le rôle de Diego et Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias en tant que voix de Boots.
Cette sortie marque le début de 'The Great Dora Fiesta', célébrant le 25e anniversaire de la franchise avec plusieurs lancements de contenus, notamment un nouveau spécial animé en CG intitulé 'Dora & Diego: Rainforest Rescues', une troisième saison de DORA avec une quatrième saison déjà confirmée, un événement de projection cinématographique mondial et une large gamme de produits dérivés. L'initiative comprend également des partenariats avec Rainforest Café et Plan International pour soutenir l'éducation des filles à l'échelle mondiale.
Nickelodeon und Paramount+ (PARA) kündigten einen neuen Live-Action-Film 'Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado' an, der am 2. Juli 2025 Premiere feiert. Der Film zeigt Samantha Lorraine als 16-jährige Dora, begleitet von Jacob Rodriguez als Diego und Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias als Stimme von Boots.
Diese Veröffentlichung markiert den Beginn von 'The Great Dora Fiesta', einer Feier zum 25-jährigen Jubiläum der Franchise mit mehreren Content-Veröffentlichungen, darunter ein neues CG-animiertes Special 'Dora & Diego: Rainforest Rescues', eine dritte Staffel von DORA mit bestätigter vierter Staffel, ein weltweites Kino-Event und eine umfangreiche Produktlinie für Verbraucher. Die Initiative umfasst auch Partnerschaften mit Rainforest Café und Plan International zur Unterstützung der Bildung von Mädchen weltweit.
- Expansion of successful Dora franchise with multiple revenue streams (movie, series, consumer products, partnerships)
- Strategic timing with 25th anniversary to maximize brand value and market reach
- Global distribution potential with presence in 150+ countries and 32 languages
- Leveraging existing Paramount+ platform for content distribution
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Paramount's multi-platform Dora franchise expansion leverages valuable IP to boost streaming engagement and merchandise revenue.
Paramount is making a strategic move by launching "The Great Dora Fiesta" initiative to capitalize on the 25th anniversary of the Dora the Explorer franchise. This comprehensive content strategy includes a new live-action movie, additional seasons of the CG-animated series, and extensive merchandise partnerships - all designed to maximize the value of this proven intellectual property.
The multi-platform approach is particularly noteworthy. By distributing content across Paramount+ streaming and traditional Nickelodeon channels, the company is pursuing a dual strategy of building streaming subscriber engagement while maintaining linear television relevance. The global cinema screening events further diversify revenue opportunities beyond subscription models.
The consumer products expansion represents a significant potential revenue generator. By extending into toys, apparel, publishing, and a partnership with Rainforest Café, Paramount is creating multiple monetization touchpoints beyond content consumption. The music releases also open additional revenue streams across digital platforms.
Most importantly, Paramount is leveraging a globally recognized brand with established cultural relevance across "150 countries and territories" and translation into "32 languages." This international appeal is crucial for Paramount's global streaming growth strategy. The expansion targets both nostalgia-driven parents who grew up with the original series and a new generation of viewers, effectively bridging demographic gaps in their audience development efforts.
SAMANTHA LORRAINE STARS AS DORA; FIRST-LOOK IMAGES REVEALED FOR FAMILY FILM PREMIERING WEDNESDAY, JULY 2
Live-Action Movie Signals Start of "The Great Dora Fiesta" Initiative,
Most Significant Expansion of Franchise in its 25-Year History
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The Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado cast also includes: Jacob Rodriguez as Diego, Dora's 17-year-old loyal cousin and jungle-exploring partner; Mariana Garzón Toro as Naiya, Diego's bold and no-nonsense coworker; Acston Luca Porto as Sonny, Naiya's younger brother with boundless energy and curiosity; Daniella Pineda as Camila the Crusader, a legend in the world of archaeology and Dora's childhood hero; and Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias, as the voice of Boots, Dora's monkey sidekick and best friend. The film is directed by Alberto Belli (The Naughty Nine) and written by JT Billings (Are You Afraid of the Dark?). Adam Bonnett (Monster High: The Movie) serves as an executive producer, alongside Chris Gifford and Valerie Walsh Valdes (Dora the Explorer).
The live-action movie kicks off "The Great Dora Fiesta," an anniversary initiative featuring an array of brand-new multiplatform content and experiences for kids and families, marking 25 historic years of the franchise. "Fiesta" highlights include:
- An hour-long special of Paramount+'s original hit CG-animated preschool series DORA, spotlighting cousin Diego (voiced by Kai Edgar). In "Dora & Diego: Rainforest Rescues," premiering Wednesday, July 2, on Paramount+ and Nickelodeon, viewers will learn how Diego met his best friend, Baby Jaguar.
- A third season of DORA that will start streaming on Wednesday, July 2, exclusively on Paramount+ in the
U.S. , and internationally where the service is available, and include a special birthday-themed episode that will also premiere on Nickelodeon, the week of the 25th anniversary on Friday, Aug. 15. The upcoming season (26x11-minute episodes) will feature guest stars: Danny Trejo, as Santa; and Jett Gomez, who joins her dad Taboo on the series, as Quickatina, Quickatoo's (Taboo) daughter. DORA has also been renewed for a fourth season that will premiere later this year. - Magic Mermaid Adventures (working title), an hour-long global cinema screening event featuring four exclusive never-before-seen episodes, debuting in 20+ markets this fall, along with a brand-new Dora's Mermaid Adventures podcast and accompanying YouTube series.
- Dora as the ambassador of Beyond the Backpack, powered by Nickelodeon Our World, a kindergarten readiness campaign that provides parents and caregivers with tips and resources focusing on STEM/STEAM, literacy, health & wellness, life skills and family engagement.
- An expansive global DORA consumer products line launch spanning key categories, including toys, apparel, publishing and packaged goods, and a national partnership with the family-favorite Rainforest Café, known for its immersive, jungle-themed dining experience.
- A partnership with Plan International to champion girls' education, providing school supplies, grants, and backpacks to girls in need around the world, including a continuation of The Dora Fund.
- Multiple soundtrack and song compilations that will be released and available on all music streaming platforms beginning this summer.
- The extensive ExploraDora Collection, including the first and second seasons of DORA, the original Dora the Explorer series and additional franchise content, is available to stream now on Paramount+.
Since its launch on Nickelodeon on August 14, 2000, Dora the Explorer quickly emerged as a global pop-culture phenomenon and, nearly 25 years later, remains one of the most-watched preschool shows of all time. Dora has crossed social, racial and language boundaries and stands as a hero and friend to millions of children around the world. The series is seen in more than 150 countries and territories and translated in 32 languages on Nickelodeon channels and Paramount+ around the globe and through syndication. Throughout its eight-season run, Dora the Explorer received countless accolades, including Emmy®, Peabody, NAACP, Alma, Imagen, Latino Spirit, Gracie Allen, Parents' Choice, Common Sense Media and Television Critics Association awards.
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