When and Where to Stream New ‘Dora the Explorer’ Movie for Free: ‘Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado’
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.
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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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shop a wide assortment of Dora the Explorer merch, toys, books and physical media at Amazon and Walmart.
