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What's New on Paramount+ in April 2026 | Streaming Release Schedule

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What's New on Paramount+ in April 2026 | Streaming Release Schedule

This article is for Paramount+ in the U.S.

Paramount has announced the lineup of movies, TV shows, and live sports coming to Paramount+ in April. The Paramount Plus April 2026 schedule includes high‑stakes competition and must‑watch moments across sports, documentaries, and exclusive films.

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The Octagon heats up with UFC 327: Procházka vs. Ulberg (April 11) and UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal (April 25), while the world’s top golfers take center stage as the Masters returns April 9, delivering one of the most iconic tournaments in sports.

From there, April keeps the momentum going with premium sports storytelling, including new Paramount+ original docuseries Made for March, a behind‑the‑scenes look at powerhouse college basketball programs Kansas and Michigan through the grind of the season and into the postseason, and You Don’t Know Where I’m From, Dawg, an unfiltered look at the rise of U.S. soccer legend Clint Dempsey.

Beyond sports, subscribers can also check out the streaming debut of Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie, marking a final chapter for the legendary duo. In celebration of Earth Month, the refreshed Earthly Adventures Collection invites viewers to explore epic landscapes, remarkable wildlife, and the wonders of the natural world.

For younger viewers, Paramount+ will be adding several Nickelodeon titles in April, including: 
Game Shakers (Season 1-3), Instant Mom (Season 1-3), Hey Arnold! The MovieThe Adventures of TintinPAW Patrol Valiente: A Tracker Story (new special), The Loud House: European Adventure (new special), and DORA: Magic Mermaid Adventures (new special).

PARAMOUNT+ APRIL 2026 HIGHLIGHTS

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April 1 - Day of the Fight - Paramount+ Exclusive* / Streaming Debut

April 4 - Made For March - NEW Paramount+ Original Docuseries

April 9 - Masters Live

April 11 - UFC 327: Procházka vs. Ulberg

April 14 - You Don't Know Where I'm From, Dawg - NEW Paramount+ Original Docuseries

April 20 - Cheech & Chong's Last Movie - Paramount+ Exclusive* / Streaming Debut

April 25 - UFC FIGHT NIGHT: Sterling vs. Zalal

April 28 - My Killer Father: The Green Hollow Murders - NEW Paramount+ Original Docuseries

PARAMOUNT+ APRIL PROGRAMMING

April 1

All The Queen’s Men (Season 1-4)

Average Joe (Season 1)

Bigger (Season 1-2)

Black Ink Crew Chicago (Season 1-7)

Carl Weber’s The Black Hamptons (Season 1-2)

College Hill: Celebrity Edition (Season 1-3)

Diarra From Detroit (Season 1)

Digman! (Season 2)

Game Shakers (Season 1-3) [N]

Instant Mom (Season 1-3) [N]

Love & Hip Hop (Season 1-10)

Love & Hip Hop Hollywood (Season 1-6)

Single Ladies (Season 1-3)

T.I. and Tiny: The Family Hustle (Season 2-6)

The Soul Man (Season 1-5)

Tyler Perry’s Bruh (Season 1-4)
 

2 Days In The Valley

A.C.O.D.

Abandon

Addams Family Values

Adventureland

Airplane II: The Sequel

Airplane!

Allied

An Inconvenient Truth

An Unfinished Life

Arctic Tale

Arrival

Asking for It

Assassin Club

Atlantic City

Big Jake

Black Snake Moan

Breach

Breakdown

Catch Me If You Can

Cheech & Chong's Last Movie*

Cheech & Chong's Still Smokin'

Clear and Present Danger

Cool World

Cujo

Cypher

Day of the Fight*

Deep Impact

Drillbit Taylor

Extraordinary Measures

Fist of Fury

Forbidden City Cop

Frank Miller's Sin City: A Dame to Kill For*

G.I. Joe: Retaliation

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

Galaxy Quest

Gangs of New York

Happy, Texas

Hard Rain

He's Just Not That Into You

Heartburn


Hondo

I Love You, Man

Incident at Oglala

Into The Wild

It Takes Two

Jackass 2.5

Jackass 3

Jackass 3.5

Jackass Number Two

Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa

Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5 Unrated

Jackass: The Movie

Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back

Jeff, Who Lives at Home

Life Is Beautiful (La Vita E Bella)

Million Dollar Baby

Mindhunters

Mirror Mirror

Mob Town

Molly's Game*

Monstrous*

Mosley

Nebraska

Night of the Sicario

No Code Of Conduct

Once Upon A Time In The West

Outside Providence

Paranormal Activity

Paranormal Activity 2

Paranormal Activity 3

Paranormal Activity 4

Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension

Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones

Paycheck


Peep World*

Primal Fear

Private Parts

Reindeer Games

Restoration

Rounders

Rush

Sarafina!

Saving Private Ryan

Seabiscuit

Shall We Dance?

Sherlock Gnomes

Shutter Island

Small Soldiers

Smoke Signals

Soul Men*

Strange Wilderness

Terminator 2: Judgment Day

Terminator Genisys

Terminator: Dark Fate

Terms of Endearment

The Addams Family


The Aviator

The Core

The English Patient

The Evening Star

The Hoax

The Legend Of Bagger Vance

The Peacemaker

The Quiet American

The Social Network

The Substance of Fire

The Truman Show

The United States of Leland

The Warrior

The Weather Man

The Woman in Black

The Wood

Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead

Top Five

Top Secret!

Total Recall

True Grit

Universal Soldier

Urban Cowboy

V for Vengeance

View from the Top

Villain

Vindicta

Walking Out*

Wayne's World

Wayne's World 2

Yes, Madam!

April 4

Made For March | Paramount+ Original Docuseries (Episode 101)

April 5

Made For March | Paramount+ Original Docuseries (Episodes 102 & 103)

April 8


April 7

Tyler Perry’s Ruthless (Season 1-5) 

Tyler Perry’s Zatima (Season 2 and Season 4 part 1) 

Tyler Perry’s Divorced Sistas (Season 1 part 1) 

April 8

The Masters 2026**

April 14

You Don't Know Where I'm From, Dawg | Paramount+ Original Docuseries

April 15

First Wives Club (Season 3) 

Lil Kev (Season 1) 


The Michael Blackson Show (Season 1) 

The Ms. Pat Show (Season 1-4) 

Tyler Perry’s The Oval (Season 5-7)

American Gangster: Trap Queens (Season 3-4) 

Carl Weber’s The Family Business (Season 4-6)

Haus of Vicious (Season 1-2) 

Sacrifice (Season 1)

April 18

Made For March | Paramount+ Original Docuseries (Episode 104)

April 20

Cheech & Chong's Last Movie* | Paramount+ Exclusive

April 22


April 23

Matlock** (season 2 finale) 

April 28

My Killer Father: The Green Hollow Murders | Paramount+ Original Docuseries

April 29

American Gangster (Season 1) 

Angel (Season 1) 

Carl Weber’s The Family Business: New Orleans (Season 1)

Caught Up (Season 1) 

House on Fire (Season 1) 

The Last Cowboy (Season 6) 

Legacy (Season 1) 

Kenan & Kel (Season 3-4) [N]

ONLY ON PARAMOUNT+

Made for March
Premieres: April 4, 2026
Logline: This new four-part docuseries chronicles two of college basketball’s most renowned programs—the Kansas Jayhawks and Michigan Wolverines—this season in their bid for a national championship.

The series will feature unprecedented off-court access, exclusive game footage and interviews, and coverage of key regular‑season, conference, and postseason matchups in the Big 12 and Big Ten. For the first time, cameras follow both teams across an entire season, capturing the intensity, pressure, and passion on the road to and through the postseason.

Format: Docuseries | 4 episodes | Ep 101 drops April 4, Eps 102 & 103 on April 5, Ep 104 on April 18

You Don’t Know Where I’m From, Dawg
Premieres: April 14, 2026
Logline: A comprehensive look at the life and career of American soccer legend Clint Dempsey. The five-episode series traces Dempsey’s dramatic and improbable journey from a trailer park in Nacogdoches, Texas, to starring for the U.S. at the FIFA World Cup.

Through exclusive interviews with Dempsey, those closest to him, and the game’s legends with whom he shared the stage, this series examines one of the most unique and fiery professional athletes the United States has ever produced.

Format: Docuseries | 5 episodes | Full Series Release (U.S only)

My Killer Father: The Green Hollow Murders
Premieres: April 28, 2026
Logline: Small-town rumors of a local serial killer become national news when a woman alleges her father killed dozens of women, including three of his wives, and forced her and her siblings to help bury bodies in an old well when they were children.

Format: Docuseries | 3 episodes | Full Series Release

SPORTS

April 3 - EFL Championship - West Bromwich Albion vs. Wrexham

April 4 - PBA - USA vs. The World* 

April 4 - NWSL - Kansas City vs. Gotham FC*

April 4 - UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Duncan

April 4 - CBS Sports presents Kentucky Basketball CONFIDENTIAL (new special)

April 4 - Made for March (new special)  

April 5 - We Need to Talk*

April 5 - NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Championship*

April 5 - Zuffa Boxing 05

April 5 - Serie A - Inter Milan vs. Roma

April 6 - EFL Championship - Wrexham vs. Southampton 

April 6 - Serie A - Napoli vs. AC Milan

April 7 - UEFA Champions League - Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich (Quarterfinals Leg 1)

April 7 - UEFA Champions League - Sporting CP vs. Arsenal (Quarterfinals Leg 1)

April 8 - UEFA Champions League - PSG vs. Liverpool (Quarterfinals Leg 1)

April 8 - UEFA Champions League - Barcelona vs. Atlético Madrid (Quarterfinals Leg 1)

April 9 - UEFA Europa League - Quarterfinals Leg 1

April 9 - UEFA Conference League - Quarterfinals Leg 1

April 9-12 - Masters Live*

April 11 - Serie A - AC Milan vs. Udinese

April 11 - UFC 327: Procházka vs. Ulberg

April 11- We Need to Talk at the Masters* 

April 11 - The Masters Third Round Coverage*

April 12 - The Masters Final Round Coverage* 

April 12 - Serie A - Como vs. Inter Milan

April 14 - You Don’t Know Where I’m From, Dawg (premiere) 

April 14 - UEFA Champions League - Atlético Madrid vs. Barcelona (Quarterfinals Leg 2)

April 14 - UEFA Champions League - Liverpool vs. PSG (Quarterfinals Leg 2)

April 15 - UEFA Champions League - Arsenal vs. Sporting CP (Quarterfinals Leg 2)

April 15 - UEFA Champions League - Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid (Quarterfinals Leg 2)

April 16 - UEFA Europa League - Quarterfinals Leg 2

April 16 - UEFA Conference League - Quarterfinals Leg 2

April 18 - UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott

April 18 - KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix*

April 18 - Serie A - Napoli vs. Lazio

April 18-19 - PGA Tour - RBC Heritage (Third and Fourth Round Coverage)*

April 19 - Formula E - Curpa Raval Madrid E-Prix*

April 19 - PBE Monster Energy Team Challenge*

April 25 - UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal

April 25 - NWSL - Gotham FC vs. Bay FC*

April 25-26 - UEFA Women’s Champions League - Semifinals Leg 1

April 25-26 - PGA Tour - Zurich Classic of New Orleans (Third and Final Round Coverage)*

April 26 - PBR Monster Energy Team Challenge*

April 26 - Serie A - AC Milan vs. Juventus 

April 28-29 - UEFA Champions League - Semifinals Leg 1

April 30 - UEFA Europa League - Semifinals Leg 1 

April 30 - UEFA Conference League - Semifinals Leg 1 

Throughout April - English Football League competition 

Throughout April - Serie A competition

Throughout April - Scottish Professional Football League competition

Throughout April - U.S. Open Cup 

Throughout April - Concacaf W Qualifiers

UFC 327: Procházka vs. Ulberg
Premieres: April 11, 2026; live from Miami
Details: UFC 327 pairs dynamic former champion Jiří Procházka of the Czech Republic, currently the light heavyweight division’s No. 2-ranked contender, against No. 3 Carlos Ulberg of New Zealand. Procházka’s creativity and unorthodox striking against Ulberg’s powerful stand-up and finishing ability set up a stylistic clash that could determine the next title contender at 205 pounds.

UFC 327 starts at 5 PM ET/2 PM PT on Saturday, April 11, with the early prelims, followed by the prelims at 7 PM ET/4 PM PT and the main card at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT. CBS will simulcast select fights from both the prelims and the main card in primetime from 8:00-10:00 PM ET. The entire night of fights will stream live on Paramount+.

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*Title is available to Paramount+ Premium subscribers.

**All Paramount+ Premium subscribers can live stream CBS titles via the live feed on Paramount+. Those titles will be available to stream on-demand to all subscribers the day after they air live.

Dates for library titles are subject to change.

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Originally published: March 26, 2026 at 23:2x GMT.

What's New on Paramount+ in April 2026 | Streaming Release Schedule
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Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for March 26, 2026 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for March 26, 2026 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for March 26, 2026 | Nickelodeon

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Rugrats, provided to Creators Syndicate by Nickelodeon, based off the popular animated television series has been created for children and family's to laugh and enjoy together.

Follow these comics and their take on real episodes of the show and their own spin on hilarious adventures.

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'PAW Patrol' and 'Rubble & Crew' Receive Raft of Nominations in 2026 Canadian Screen Awards

The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy) has announced the PAWsome news that PAW Patrol and Rubble & Crew have been nominated for a raft of awards in the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards!

Rubble & Crew

The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards recognizes excellence across 146 categories in film, television, and digital media. The 14th annual awards will be presented over four days in Toronto during Canadian Screen Week 2026. The celebrations will culminate in The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards, hosted by Andrew Phung, broadcasting and streaming on Sunday, May 31 at 8:00 PM (9:00 AT, 9:30 NT) on CBC, CBC Gem, Crave, CTV, Global, and STACKTV.

Among this year's Canadian Screen Awards nominations are:

  • Actor and comedian Ron Pardo has been nominated for the "Best Voice Performance" award for his performances as Cap'n Turbot and Mayor Humdinger, as well as various other characters, on PAW Patrol;
  • Rubble & Crew (Jennifer Dodge, Ronnen Harary, Laura Clunie, Toni Stevens, Dan Mokriy, Dave Beatty) has been nominated "Best Pre-School Program or Series";
  • Dianna Basso and Trevor Hierons have been nominated for the "Best Direction, Animation" award for their work on the Rubble & Crew Holiday special, "The Crew Makes Christmas Magical";
  • Richard Spence-Thomas, Patton Rodrigues, Timothy Muirhead, Luke Dante, Bethany Masters and Kyle Peters have been nominated for the "Best Sound, Animation" award for their work on the Rubble & Crew episode, "The Crew Lifts Up City Hall / The Crew Builds a Rotating Restaurant";
  • Brian Pickett, Graeme Cornies and James Chapple have been nominated for the "Best Original Music, Animation" award for their work on the Rubble & Crew Holiday episode, "The Crew Makes Christmas Magical";

For a complete list of 2026 Canadian Screen Award nominees, please visit academy.ca/nominees.

Winners will be unveiled during Canadian Screen Week 2026, taking place from Wednesday, May 27 to Sunday, May 31 at the CBC Broadcast Centre in Toronto. Over the course of six award presentations, nominees and winners will be recognized alongside this year's Special Award recipients, leading up to the finale: The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards. Hosted by Andrew Phung, the ceremony will be broadcast and streamed on Sunday, May 31 at 8:00 PM ET on CBC, CBC Gem, Crave, CTV, Global, and STACKTV. For a full listing of 2026 Canadian Screen Awards and programming, visit CanadianScreenWeek.ca.

Rubble & Crew: "The Crew Makes Christmas Magical" Episode Synopsis:

It's Christmas Eve in Builder Cove! While Rubble & Crew use their construction skills to make Christmas magical for everyone in town, they get a call from someone special... Santa Claus!

Rubble & Crew: "The Crew Lifts Up City Hall / The Crew Builds a Rotating Restaurant" Episode Synopsis:

It's a quiet day in Builder Cove... until a herd of traveling bison run through town! With the help of their big vehicles, Rubble & Crew jump into action to keep the town safe from the bison stampede. // Lucas and Lily want to surprise their parents with a special anniversary dinner, complete with a fireworks show! Rubble and the pups use their big construction vehicles to build a new restaurant on top of the biggest building in town: the Builder Cove Community Tower!

Thomas & Friends: The Christmas Letter Express Synopsis:

Inspired by Mattel’s iconic Thomas & Friends franchise and brought to life in vibrant 2D animation with Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana, Thomas & Friends: The Christmas Letter Express features three original holiday songs. Audiences can join Percy, Thomas and friends as they chug through dazzling parades and snowy adventures to deliver a lost letter to Santa! This festive special is packed with music, friendship, and holiday magic, and is perfect for family viewing to kick off the holiday season.

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'Thomas & Friends: The Christmas Letter Express' Poster

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Originally published: March 26, 2026.

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'Dora: Explore and Play!' Mobile Game Launches Worldwide

Nickelodeon has partnered with Budge Studios Inc. for the worldwide release of Dora: Explore and Play!, a brand new mobile game featuring Nickelodeon's iconic Latina heroine, Dora the Explorer! Dora: Explore & Play! is available to download and play today from the Apple App Store for iPhones and iPads, with a planned release on Google Play for mobile and tablets in the near future.

'Dora: Explore and Play' Key Art

¡Hola! Is your child ready for an adventure?

Join Dora and her friends in an interactive journey that brings the magic of the hit show right to your fingertips!

Designed specifically for toddlers, preschool and younger kids, this app combines the joy of exploration with essential early childhood learning.


Explore & Discover

Adventure across vibrant and iconic locations!

From the Dora's Casita to the Tallest Mountain, there’s always something new to find.

Your child will develop curiosity and problem solving skills as they navigate through beautiful, interactive environments filled with hidden surprises.

Learn Through Play

We believe the best way to learn is by having fun! Our app is packed with mini-games that encourage:

  • Language Learning: Intro to basic Spanish vocabulary and phrases.
  • Problem Solving: Helping Dora find the best path forward.
  • Creative Imagination: Activities that let children's minds run wild.
  • Shapes and Colors: Simple counting and shape-matching challenges.

Help Friends & Build Empathy

It’s not an adventure without friends! Join Boots, Tico, Isa and Benny on their missions. 

By helping Dora's friends overcome obstacles, your child will learn the importance of kindness, teamwork, and social-emotional skills.

Music & Interactive Activities

Get ready to move! Featuring musical activities, children can engage with the rhythm and sounds of Dora’s world. 

The gameplay is easy to play and designed for small hands, ensuring a frustration-free experience for even the youngest explorers.

Bringing the Show to Life

This isn't just a game, it’s an immersive Dora experience.

We’ve captured the core pillars of the show: interactivity, bilingual education, and adventurous spirit. It’s like being inside an episode!

Why Parents Love It:

Safe & Kid-Friendly: Designed with child safety in mind.

Educational Foundation: Developed to support preschool milestones.

Dora: Explore & Learn! is available to download for free (with optional in-app purchases also available) and is available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.

Mobile Screenshots

Easy to Play! | Dora: Explore and Play! on Mobile

Learn Words! | Dora: Explore and Play! on Mobile

Let's Make Music! | Dora: Explore and Play! on Mobile

Fun Activities! | Dora: Explore and Play! on Mobile

Help Friends! | Dora: Explore and Play! on Mobile

Swiper, No Swiping! | Dora: Explore and Play! on Mobile

Explore with Dora! | 'Dora: Explore and Play!' on Mobile

Tablet Screenshots:

Easy to Play! | Dora: Explore and Play! on Tablet

Learn Words! | Dora: Explore and Play! on Tablet

Fun Activities! | Dora: Explore and Play! on Tablet

Help Friends! | Dora: Explore and Play! on Tablet

Swiper, No Swiping! | Dora: Explore and Play! on Tablet

Explore with Dora! | Dora: Explore and Play! on Tablet

'Dora: Explore and Play! App Icon

'Dora: Explore and Play!' Key Art

ABOUT DORA

Since its launch on Nickelodeon in 2000, Dora the Explorer quickly emerged as a global pop-culture phenomenon and, nearly 25 years later, remains one of the most-watched preschool shows of all time. Dora has crossed social, racial, and language boundaries and stands as a hero and friend to millions of children around the world. The series currently is seen in more than 150 countries and territories and translated in 32 languages through Nickelodeon channels, Paramount+ around the globe, YouTube and YouTube Kids.

ABOUT BUDGE STUDIOS

Budge Studios was founded in 2010 with the mission to entertain and educate boys and girls around the world, through innovation, creativity and fun. Its high-quality app portfolio consists of original and branded properties, including Dora, Disney Frozen, Bluey, Barbie, PAW Patrol, Hot Wheels, Thomas & Friends, Transformers, My Little Pony, Strawberry Shortcake, Miraculous, Caillou, The Smurfs, Miss Hollywood, Hello Kitty and Crayola. 

SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS

- This app may offer monthly or yearly subscriptions

- Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period

- Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase

- Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period

- You can cancel your subscription at any time.


Dora: Explore and Play! Launches

Budge Studios, a global leader in digital interactive entertainment for children, in partnership with Nickelodeon, has announced the worldwide launch of Dora: Explore and Play! Available now on theApple App Store,Google Play and Amazon App Store. The app marks a historic milestone for the studio, returning to the iconic franchise that started it all.

A Full-Circle Moment for Budge Studios: The launch of Dora: Explore and Play! represents more than a new release; it marks a meaningful homecoming for the studio. In 2010, Budge Studios officially entered the app market with its very first title featuring the iconic bilingual heroine, Dora the Explorer. Now, sixteen years and over 2 billion downloads later, the studio returns to its origins, reimagining the Dora experience for a new generation.

“Launching Dora: Explore and Play! is a profound, full-circle moment for our team,” said Michael Elman, Co-CEO of Budge Studios. “In 2010, we began our journey with Dora the Explorer as our very first partner. Today, many of the parents downloading our apps are the same ones who grew up watching the original show. We are honored to bridge that generational gap, bringing the high-quality CG animation of the new series together with the core educational pillars that have defined the brand for decades.”

Bringing the Show to Life for a New Era: Dora: Explore and Play! is designed to feel like an interactive episode of the new DORA series. While it features modern 3D visuals and updated character designs, the gameplay focuses on the classic “Play-Along” pillars: active participation, problem-solving, music, and bilingual exploration.

Key Features Include:

●  Legacy Meets Innovation: A gameplay experience that honors the 25-year heritage of Dora while utilizing cutting-edge interactive technology.

●  Bilingual Adventure: Naturally integrated Spanish (English for Non-English speakers) vocabulary and phrases that encourage early language development.

●  Iconic Characters: Team up with Boots, consult Map and Backpack, and stay alert for the sneakiest fox, Swiper!

●  Hands-On Learning: Engaging mini-games focused on logic, rhythm, and social-emotional skills like helping friends and teamwork.

●  Musical Exploration: Play along with character-driven songs and interactive musical activities from the new series.

●  Safe & Intuitive: A frustration-free interface designed specifically for the small hands of toddlers and preschoolers.

As Budge Studios celebrates its sixteenth year, Dora: Explore and Play! stands as a tribute to the studio’s enduring mission: creating safe, creative, and educational experiences that inspire children to learn through play.

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Budge Studios continues Nickelodeon partnership with global launch of Dora: Explore and Play

The studio has surpassed two billion downloads across its portfolio of children’s entertainment apps

  • Budge Studios continues Nickelodeon partnership with global launch of Dora: Explore and Play
  • The release marks a return to the franchise that helped establish Budge Studios in the mobile apps market.
  • The new title is now available worldwide across major mobile storefronts.
  • The launch reflects continued demand for educational and brand-driven content in the kids mobile segment.

Budge Studios has continued its partnership with Nickelodeon through the global launch of Dora: Explore and Play.

The deal marks the company’s return to the franchise that first helped establish its presence in the mobile games market. The new app is now available worldwide across major mobile storefronts. 

Budge Studios originally entered the app space in 2010 with a Dora the Explorer title. The company said the latest release reflects both the evolution of the brand and demand for educational entertainment aimed at younger audiences.

Moreover, the studio said its portfolio has since surpassed two billion downloads, supported by partnerships with major children’s entertainment brands across television and toy franchises.

Full-circle release

Dora: Explore and Play! is designed to function as an interactive extension of the new DORA television series, combining modern 3D visuals with gameplay focused on problem-solving, music, and bilingual learning. 

The experience includes mini-games built around early childhood development themes such as teamwork, rhythm, and language exploration.

“Launching Dora: Explore and Play! is a profound, full-circle moment for our team,” said Budge Studios co-CEO Michael Elman. “In 2010, we began our journey with Dora the Explorer as our very first partner. 

“Today, many of the parents downloading our apps are the same ones who grew up watching the original show. We are honoured to bridge that generational gap, bringing the high-quality CG animation of the new series together with the core educational pillars that have defined the brand for decades.”

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Originally published: March 21, 2026 at 00:20 GMT.

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