DreamWork’s 2005 animated hit, Madagascar, follows a group of lovable talking animals as they journey from the Central Park Zoo to the wilds of Madagascar. Featuring an all-star voice cast—including Ben Stiller as the lion Alex, Chris Rock as Marty the zebra, David Schwimmer as the giraffe Melman, and Jada Pinkett-Smith as Gloria the hippo—Madagascar quickly became a growing franchise that includes two sequels, a TV series, and several short films.
Use the JustWatch guide below to learn how to watch all the Madagascar movies in order, and discover where you can stream them in the United Kingdom.
Madagascar (2005)
The first Madagascar film introduced audiences to the oddball crew of animals from the Central Park Zoo, including Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe, Gloria the hippo, and a gaggle of penguins intent on making their way to Antarctica. After the group manage to break out of the zoo, through a series of mishaps, they find themselves in Madagascar. Their next challenge is to settle into their new home in the wild with a host of new animals—all while maintaining their friendships despite their differences.
The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper (2005)
After the success of Madagascar, DreamWorks quickly conjured up an 11-minute short film in time for Christmas that same year. The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper sees the group of penguins go on a rescue mission after one of their number goes missing over Christmas.
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)
In 2008, the next official Madagascar sequel was released, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa. This sequel brings back the full voice cast and sees Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria decide to return to New York, only to get derailed in a Kenyan nature reserve. There, they find many others of their same species, which seems like a dream come true at first, until they realise the new community comes with its own hierarchies and challenges.
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (2012)
In 2012, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted was released, this time taking the animals on an adventure through Europe. Alex, Marty, Gloria, and Melman are still determined to reach New York City, and together, with the penguins and a more prominently featured King Julien XIII (voiced by Sacha Baron Cohen), they wind up traveling with a circus to get across the European continent while being relentlessly pursued by head of Monaco’s Animal Control Service, Captain Chantel DuBois (voiced by none other than Frances McDormand).
Madly Madagascar (2013)
The Valentine’s Day short Madly Madagascar sees all of the beloved animals return to the watering hole. King Julien (now voiced by Danny Jacobs) discovers a love potion and offers it to animals, leading to all manner of romantic shenanigans.
Penguins of Madagascar (2014)
The penguin side characters in Madagascar have always been just as beloved by fans as the core crew of Alex, Marty, Gloria, and Melman, and in Penguins of Madagascar, they finally get their time in the spotlight. This spin-off film shows the penguins’ origin story, starting in Antarctica and taking them on a wild adventure around the world with Circus Zaragoza. Along the way, the penguins must band together to stop a sinister plot hatched by the vengeful octopus Dave.
All Hail King Julien: New Year's Eve Countdown and Happy Birthday to You (2017)
In 2014, DreamWorks released a spin-off television series focused on King Julien called All Hail King Julien. The series ran from 2014 to 2017, and in 2017 DreamWorks released two short films related to the series called All Hail King Julien: New Year’s Eve Countdown and All Hail King Julien: Happy Birthday to You. The New Year’s Countdown is a three-minute video featuring King Julien and the other animals in Madagascar partying and getting ready to count down to midnight. Meanwhile, Happy Birthday to You is a one-minute short featuring King Julien’s mishap with a birthday cake candle.
Where To Watch All 'Madagascar' Movies In Order Online
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