Dora the Explorer

Dora the Explorer
Franchise logo
Created by
Original workDora the Explorer TV series
OwnerNickelodeon
Years2000–present
Print publications
Book(s)500+ (multiple publishers)
Films and television
Film(s)
Short film(s)Dora and the Fantastical Creatures
Television seriesUntitled Dora the Explorer live-action TV series (upcoming)
Animated series
Direct-to-videoList of Dora the Explorer home media releases
Games
Video game(s)Dora the Explorer video games
Audio
Soundtrack(s)The Soundtrack
Miscellaneous
Toy(s)2000+ (multiple producers; including Mattel and Lego)

Dora the Explorer is an American media franchise centered on an eponymous animated interactive fourth wall children's television series created by Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh Valdes, and Eric Weiner, and produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio. The series originally ran on Nickelodeon from August 14, 2000, to June 5, 2014, with the final six unaired episodes later airing from July 7 to August 9, 2019. It has since spawned a spin-off television series (Go, Diego, Go!), a sequel television series (Dora and Friends: Into the City!), a live-action feature film and a reboot. As of 2014, retail sales for the franchise exceeded $13 billion, making it one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time.