Dora the Explorer is an American media franchise centered on the title character from an animated children's television series that features interactive elements and frequently breaks the fourth wall. It was 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, 2019 to August 9, 2019. It has since spawned a spin-off television series, a sequel television series, a live-action feature film and, a reboot. As of 2014, retail sales for the franchise exceeded $15 billion, making it one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time.