Six years after Dora, the animated character from the belovedDora the Explorerchildren’s franchise, made her live-action big-screen debut inDora and the Lost City of Gold,the Latina heroine is ready to pick up her torch and embark on another trailblazing adventure. This time, fans won’t need a compass to direct them to their nearest theater becauseDora and the Search for Sol Doradois set to premiere on Paramount+ and Nickelodeon in the U.S. on July 2 amid the summer movie season, which is full ofhighly anticipated new releases.
According to Deadline, the streaming release date for the second live-actionDoramovie coincides with a special event titled “The Great Dora Fiesta,” which celebrates the franchise’s 25th anniversary, but there are also plans forDora and the Search for Sol Doradoto debut in international territories in the near future. The film will map out the titular explorer’s latest quest and follow her and her friends on a trek through the Amazonian jungle in search of a highly sought-after ancient treasure, ensuring that it doesn’t fall into the wrong hands.
Dora and the Lost City of Gold Review: A Faithful Adaptation of the Beloved Explorer
Isabela Moner captures Dora’s cheerful optimism and adventurous spirit in Dora and the Lost City of Gold.
Alberto Belli (The Naughty Nine) directedDora and the Search for Sol Doradofrom a script written by JT Billings (Are You Afraid of the Dark?). The team enlisted an all-new cast for the forthcoming feature, which sees Samantha Lorraine (You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah) taking over thelead role of Dora Márquez from Isabela Moner. The ensemble also includes Jacob Rodriguez, Mariana Garzón Toro, Acston Luca Porto, Daniella Pineda, and Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias as the voice of Boots, Dora’s energetic monkey sidekick — a role previously assumed by action movie star Danny Trejo.
‘Dora and the Lost City of Gold’ Was a Cinematic Treasure
Dora and the Search for Sol Doradois not getting a theatrical release despite the commercial success of the first live-action movie,Dora and the Lost City ofGold, which opened in theaters in 2019. The film proved to be a cinematic treasure, as it grossed $120.5 million at the worldwide box office on a budget of $49 million, so it was no surprise when a second movie was announced. The ticket sales served as a good indicator that there was an audience that would like to see more of Dora’s adventures, and the reviews backed it up.
Dora and the Lost City of Goldreceived generally positive reviews, as evidenced by its 85% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes and even more impressive 88% audience score. People praised the engaging performances of the actors, particularly Moner, includingMovieWeb’s own Julian Roman, who called her casting “an inspired choice” and commended the actress for making Dora her own, while “capturing the character’s upbeat and positive personality.” So, the decision to pivot the film series to streaming is likely unexpected for many.
Source:Deadline
Dora and the Lost City of Gold
