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The Guardian
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado review – plucky teen explorer goes looking for lost Incan magic
If you have a bunch of eight-year-olds over for a sleepover and you're looking for something to stick on the TV, you could do worse than this straight-to-streaming live-action adaptation of the animated show Dora the Explorer. It's a follow-up of sorts to Dora and the Lost City of Gold from 2019, with a new star in the shape of Samantha Lorraine, and aimed at slightly older kids than the cartoon. There are action sequences looted from Raiders of the Lost Ark that had my eight-year-old squealing at the screen, though as it's determined to be undemanding and inoffensive, it's got that plasticky quality that middling kids' films tend to have. Lorraine plays Dora, a teenage explorer who's grown up in the Amazon, raised on her grandfather's stories about the Incas. For years, Dora has been searching for clues to find Sol Dorado, a legendary golden sun that will grant one wish, joined by her cousin Diego (Jacob Rodriguez). The scriptwriters deserve credit for resisting the temptation to bolt on a love interest; instead, we have cousin Diego in the role conventionally given to a female character: the pretty but non-essential sidekick. The movie's villain is celebrity archaeologist Camilla the Crusader (Daniella Pineda) who runs a theme park called Jungle World, where Dora and Diego have summer jobs. When the pair go off in search of Sol Dorado with their pals, Camilla dispatches a band of desperadoes to chase them through Inca tombs booby-trapped with giant bugs and spiked floors. The movie is not lacking in adventure, perhaps what's missing is a sense of fun. Dora didn't have the kids hooting with laughter like they did at the real Indiana Jones. Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado is on Paramount+ now.
The Guardian
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado review – plucky teen explorer goes looking for lost Incan magic
If you have a bunch of eight-year-olds over for a sleepover and you're looking for something to stick on the TV, you could do worse than this straight-to-streaming live-action adaptation of the animated show Dora the Explorer. It's a follow-up of sorts to Dora and the Lost City of Gold from 2019, with a new star in the shape of Samantha Lorraine, and aimed at slightly older kids than the cartoon. There are action sequences looted from Raiders of the Lost Ark that had my eight-year-old squealing at the screen, though as it's determined to be undemanding and inoffensive, it's got that plasticky quality that middling kids' films tend to have. Lorraine plays Dora, a teenage explorer who's grown up in the Amazon, raised on her grandfather's stories about the Incas. For years, Dora has been searching for clues to find Sol Dorado, a legendary golden sun that will grant one wish, joined by her cousin Diego (Jacob Rodriguez). The scriptwriters deserve credit for resisting the temptation to bolt on a love interest; instead, we have cousin Diego in the role conventionally given to a female character: the pretty but non-essential sidekick. The movie's villain is celebrity archaeologist Camilla the Crusader (Daniella Pineda) who runs a theme park called Jungle World, where Dora and Diego have summer jobs. When the pair go off in search of Sol Dorado with their pals, Camilla dispatches a band of desperadoes to chase them through Inca tombs booby-trapped with giant bugs and spiked floors. The movie is not lacking in adventure, perhaps what's missing is a sense of fun. Dora didn't have the kids hooting with laughter like they did at the real Indiana Jones. Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado is on Paramount+ now.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Is the New ‘Dora the Explorer' Movie, ‘Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado' Streaming on Netflix or Disney+?
Vánomos amigos, because there's another live-action Dora the Explorer, Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado, coming to Nickelodeon and Paramount+ this holiday weekend. This is the second live-action movie for Dora the Explorer, an animated kids' show that aired on Nickelodeon from 2000 to 2019. The series, which aimed to help English-speaking children learn Spanish, centered on Dora Márquez and her trusty companion Boots the monkey, as they traveled the world with Backpack and tried to prevent Swiper the fox from, well, swiping. The first live-action movie, Dora and the Lost City of Gold, released in theaters in 2019, and starred Isabela Moner in the eponymous role. This new movie is being billed as a 'standalone' sequel to the 2019 film, however, it features an all new cast. Samantha Lorraine takes over in the role of Dora, replacing Moner. Also starring Jacob Rodriguez, Daniella Pineda, and Gabriel Iglesias, Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado is skipping theaters and headed to straight to streaming. Here's where to watch the new Dora the Explorer movie, Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado, online. Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado is not streaming on Netflix, and will not be streaming on Netflix any time soon. This is because the movie is not a Netflix original, it is a Nickelodeon and Paramount movie. The movie will air on Nickelodeon and be available to stream on Paramount+ at the same time. Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado is not streaming on Disney+, because it is not a Disney property. Not all kids' movies and TV shows are owned by Disney! Dora the Explorer was a Nickelodeon show, which is owned by Paramount Global. For that reason, the movie will air on Nickelodeon and be available to stream on Paramount+ at the same time. Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado will be streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S. on Wednesday, July 2. It will be streaming on Paramount+ internationally 'shortly after.' Paramount+ offers two subscription plans. The ad-supported Essential plan costs $7.99/month, while the ad-free Premium plan (which comes with Showtime and live CBS) costs $12.99/month. New subscribers can take advantage of a seven-day free trial. TRY PARAMOUNT+ FREE Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado will also air on Nickelodeon on Wednesday, July 2 at 6 p.m. Eastern Time. You can watch the movie air live with an active subscription to fuboTV, Philo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, or DirecTV, which all offer free trials and include Nickelodeon as a channel.
CBS News
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Samantha Lorraine leads a grown-up "Dora" reboot for a new generation: "It's a legacy to live up to"
Samantha Lorraine takes on iconic role in new "Dora the Explorer" movie Samantha Lorraine takes on the iconic role of Dora in Nickelodeon's new live-action film "Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado," which premiers Wednesday on Paramount+. The film follows 16-year-old Dora, her cousin Diego and faithful companion Boots as they trek through the Amazon jungle searching for ancient treasure. Unlike the preschool animated series that made Dora a household name, this adaptation explores more mature themes while maintaining the character's signature optimism and adventurous spirit. "It's a legacy to live up to. There's a lot of expectation and pressure when it comes to it," Lorraine said. "We all grew up with Dora and the iconicness that is her." The young actress, who grew up watching the original series, said she felt no hesitation when the script arrived in her inbox. She praised the care and passion that went into adapting the beloved character for a new generation. The film expands on Dora's character development, incorporating themes of loss and perseverance. Lorraine described scenes where Dora experiences "symbolic grief" and must navigate challenges that test her lifelong optimistic worldview. "It's very philosophical. It is quite introspective, which I really, really loved about it," Lorraine said. The movie draws inspiration from adventure films like "Indiana Jones" while maintaining appeal for both longtime fans and newcomers to the franchise. Lorraine revealed that the final scene she filmed proved particularly emotional, as she was the last cast member on set after her co-stars had wrapped their portions of the movie. "I felt like this void in my heart. I really miss them because they were such a fantastic cast and became my family," she said.
UPI
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Dora finds magical bracelet in 'Search for Sol Dorado'
June 5 (UPI) -- Paramount+ is previewing Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado, a new live-action Dora the Explorer movie, which arrives July 2 on the streamer and Nickelodeon. In Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado, 16-year-old Dora (Samantha Lorraine) and 17-year-old Diego (Jacob Rodriguez) set out to find treasure that would enable them to be granted a wish. But they aren't the only ones seeking it out. The trailer shows them uncovering a magical bracelet and losing their map. The film arrives as the franchise celebrates its 25-year anniversary, which will also include a new season of DORA. Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado also stars Mariana Garzon Toro, Acston Luca Porto, Daniella Pineda, Gabriel Iglesias,
