‘DORA,’ Paramount +’s original animated preschool series, is back for season two

Paramount+ announced on Monday that the second season of “DORA,” the original animated preschool series, will premiere exclusively on their streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, Germany, Switzerland and Austria on Friday, September 13.

Produced by Nickelodeon Animation, the second season features 26 CG-animated 11-minute episodes of Dora's epic bilingual adventures with her best monkey friend, Boots. They will both encounter new challenges, overcome tricky obstacles and explore new fantastical territories. Kids will have the opportunity to join the iconic Latina heroine on her journey as she meets new friends and helps others, teaching inspiring lessons through catchy songs and non-stop laughter.

The series stars Diana Zermeño as Dora, Asher Colton Spence as Boots, Anairis Quiñones as Map and The Fiesta Trio’s Armadillo, Marc Weiner as Swiper, Mike Smith Rivera as Papi, Maria Canals-Barrera as Abuela, Danny Burstein as Grumpy Old Troll and The Fiesta Trio’s Frog and Marmoset, Katarina Sky as Backpack, Donovan Monzon-Sanders as Tico, Tandi Fomukong as Isa, Quintún Muñoz as Benny, Chris Gifford as Big Red Chicken and Kathleen Herles, the original voice of Dora the Explorer, as Mami. Additional guest stars include Taboo as Quickatoo and Kate del Castillo as Ale the Alebrije. Dascha Polanco (“Orange is the New Black,” “In the Heights”) joins season two as La Reina.

“Dora the Explorer” became a global pop-culture phenomenon since its launch on Nickelodeon on August 14, 2000, and remains one of the most-watched preschool shows of all time nearly 25 years later. In millions of homes around the world, Dora stands as a hero and friend who transcends social, racial and linguistic boundaries, helping preschoolers learn in Spanish and English.

The series is seen in more than 150 countries and territories and translated in 32 languages on Nickelodeon channels and Paramount+ around the globe and through syndication. Throughout its eighth-season run, “Dora the Explorer” received countless accolades, including Emmy, Peabody, NAACP, Alma, Imagen, Latino Spirit, Gracie Allen, Parents’ Choice, Common Sense Media and Television Critics Association awards.

“DORA” will also make its linear debut Monday, September 16, premiering Monday through Thursday for three consecutive weeks at 11 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon and 5 p.m. (ET/PT) on the Nick Jr. channel. All 26 episodes of the first season are also available to stream on Paramount+.