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The nearly 25-year-old Dora the Explorer franchise is gearing up for expansion.
On Wednesday, July 2, the Alberto Belli-directed live-action film, Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado, will premiere on both Paramount+ and Nickelodeon. While the family adventure technically serves as a sequel to 2019’s Dora and the Lost City of Gold (streaming now on Paramount+), the 2025 movie has an entirely new cast, including Samantha Lorraine replacing Isabela Merced as Dora.
At a Glance: How to Watch Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado Online
Since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can watch the 2025 adaptation for free; keep reading to learn more about each option.
How to Watch Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado Online for Free Without Cable
New eligible subscribers can watch the 2025 Dora the Explorer movie online for free with a seven-day trial to Paramount+. The film will be released on the streamer at 12 a.m. PT/3 a.m. ET on July 2.
After the trial period, subscriptions start at $7.99 per month for the ad-supported Paramount+ Essential plan. To go ad-free, the Paramount+ Premium package is $12.99 per month and includes Showtime content. Save on your Paramount+ subscription when you sign up for an annual package ($59.99 or $119.99 per year, respectively).
Paramount+
Seven-day free trial; packages from $7.99 per month
Since Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado simultaneously premieres on Nickelodeon on July 2, at 6 p.m. PT/ET, cord-cutters can watch on any live TV streaming service that carries the channel, including Philo, DirecTV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV.
Philo
Seven-day free trial; $28 and up per month thereafter
Watch Nickelodeon for free with a seven-day trial to Philo, one of the most affordable cable alternatives. After the free trial, the Philo base plan is $28 per month.
DirecTV
Five-day free trial; packages from $34.99 per month
Nickelodeon is included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier. Plus, DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial for its streaming service. Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $34.99 per month), at directv.com.
Best Value
Fubo
7-day free trial; packages from $79.99 per month
Watch Nickelodeon with a subscription to Fubo, which offers a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. After the trial, plans start at $64.99 for the first month and $84.99 monthly afterward.
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; packages from $82.99 per month
Watch Nickelodeon for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $82.99 per month.
Dora the Explorer Toys, Merch and More
Shop a wide assortment of Dora the Explorer merch, toys, books and physical media at Amazon and Walmart.
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