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[08/12/25 - 08:59 AM]
Nickelodeon Celebrates 25 Years of Beloved Explorer Dora This Week
Nickelodeon and Paramount+ are celebrating 25 years of their globally beloved Dora franchise with a special birthday-themed episode of "Dora" set to premiere on Friday, August 15.

[via press release from Nickelodeon]

Nickelodeon Celebrates 25 Years of Beloved Explorer Dora This Week

Nickelodeon and Paramount+ are celebrating 25 years of their globally beloved Dora franchise this week (anniversary date is Thursday, Aug. 14) with a special birthday-themed episode of DORA, "Dora's Birthday Surprise," set to premiere on Friday, Aug. 15, at 11:30 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. A DORA series score album, "Music Leads The Way (A Dora Play-Along Album)," featuring narration from Dora and Boots, will also be available on all music streaming platforms that day.

The releases are a continuation of "The Great Dora Fiesta," an anniversary initiative featuring an array of brand-new multiplatform content and experiences for kids and families. Additional highlights of "The Great Dora Fiesta" include:

· Mermaid-themed Dora content coming this fall, along with a brand-new podcast and companion 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 available at all major retailers spanning key categories, including toys, apparel, accessories, home, 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.

· The ExploraDora Collection, now streaming on Paramount+--the ultimate streaming destination for fans of the Dora franchise, offering more Dora content than any other streaming service. The collection features the first three seasons of DORA, original Dora the Explorer series, new original feature-length movie Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado, exclusive specials, and more franchise favorites.

Since its launch on Nickelodeon on August 14, 2000, Dora the Explorer quickly emerged as a global pop-culture phenomenon and 25 years later, remains one of the most-watched preschool shows of all time. The beloved franchise has since expanded to include three animated spinoffs, two live-action movies, multiple live touring shows, podcasts, music albums and more. Dora has crossed social, racial and language boundaries and stands as a hero and friend to millions of children around the world.

The series are currently seen in more than 150 countries and territories and translated in 32 languages on Nickelodeon channels and Paramount+ around the globe and through syndication. Since launching last year, DORA has been honored with both a Gracie and NAMIC Vision award, and the series has received four nominations for the upcoming 40th annual Imagen Awards. Throughout its eight-season run, Dora the Explorer received countless accolades, including Emmy(R), Peabody, NAACP, Alma, Imagen, Latino Spirit, Gracie, Parents' Choice, Common Sense Media and Television Critics Association awards.





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