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Dora the Explorer adaptations: films & series
Every version of Dora the Explorer — the films & series, compared across media.
Dora the Explorer began as an animated TV series following a young girl and her monkey companion Boots on adventures. That same spirited explorer has since leapt into live-action films, each finding new ways to tell a story about curiosity, courage, and friendship. Whether animated or live-action, every version centres on Dora's unstoppable drive to discover and protect what matters — now across television and cinema.
Dora the Explorer films
Film
Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado
Dora, Diego, and friends trek through the perilous Amazonian jungle to keep the treasure of Sol Dorado from enemy hands.
Film
Dora and the Lost City of Gold
Raised exploring the jungle, Dora now navigates high school — then leads Boots and friends into a dangerous new expedition.
Dora the Explorer series
Frequently asked
Is Dora and the Lost City of Gold based on the TV show?
Yes — Dora and the Lost City of Gold is a live-action film based on the animated series Dora the Explorer, carrying over the same lead character, her monkey Boots, and the spirit of jungle adventure.
How many Dora the Explorer adaptations are there?
There are currently three versions: the original animated series Dora the Explorer (2000), the live-action film Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019), and the film Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado (2025).
Which Dora the Explorer version should I start with?
The animated series Dora the Explorer is the natural starting point; the two films — Dora and the Lost City of Gold and Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado — can be enjoyed after or watched independently.