DreamWorks Animation officially announces the development of Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted as a sequel to the Madagascar film series.
The production phase of Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted starts, including animation, voice recording, and music composition.
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted premieres in the United States, marking the film's official release and public debut.
The film is released in various international markets, gaining global attention and box office success.
The movie achieves significant commercial success by grossing over $700 million worldwide.
The film is praised by critics for its animation, humor, and music, solidifying its status as a successful sequel.
Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe, and Gloria the hippo escape the island of Madagascar in an attempt to return to New York City.
The group meets a struggling European circus and joins it in hopes of traveling back to America.
The circus performs in Rome, showcasing their talents and growing the team's morale.
The animal control officers begin chasing the group as fugitives, forcing them to keep moving.
Alex reconnects with Stefano, a sea lion friend who helps protect the group during performances.
The group prepares and performs a grand finale circus show in Monte Carlo, hoping to earn a ticket back to New York.
The group faces off against animal control in a final confrontation during their performance in London.
After realizing their true home is the circus family they've found, Alex and friends decide to stay and continue their life as performers.
