DreamWorks Animation officially announces the production of Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, the sequel to the 2005 film Madagascar.
Voice actors including Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith, and David Schwimmer begin recording their parts for Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa.
The film premieres for critics and invitees at the New York Film Festival, marking its first public showing.
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is released in theaters worldwide, becoming available to the general public.
The movie is released for home viewing on DVD and Blu-ray formats, expanding audience access.
The main characters' plane crashes in the African savannah, initiating their adventure in Africa.
Alex the lion reunites with his parents and family in Africa, learning about his roots.
Gloria the hippopotamus meets and forms a bond with a hippo named Moto Moto.
Marty the zebra expresses his desire to run free in the wild and experiences life on the savannah.
Alex helps save the local animal herd from a dangerous predator, proving his bravery to his family.
The animals work together to repair the crashed plane to return to New York Zoo.
The group says goodbye to their new friends and family before taking flight back to New York.
