“Madagascar” was a huge hit with viewers in 2005, grossing more than $500 million globally (via Box Office Mojo). The majority of viewers liked following Ben Stiller’s Alex the Tiger, Chris Rock’s Marty the Zebra, Jada Pinkett Smith’s Gloria the Hippo, David Schwimmer’s Melman the Giraffe, and Jada Pinkett Smith’s Gloria as they ventured outside the Central Park Zoo. Of course, no one could forget the Penguins, who are played by Tom McGrath, Chris Miller, Christopher Knights, and Rico, as well as other significant and crucial supporting figures (John DiMaggio). Nevertheless, in many instances, it would be King Julien (Sacha Baron Cohen and Danny Jacobs), Mort (Andy Richter), and Maurice (Cedric the Entertainer) who managed to steal the show.
In any case, the positive critical and commercial reception led to the 2008 release of “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa,” which earned better reviews this time around. The third film, “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted,” was then released in 2012, and was followed by another television series, “All Hail King Julien,” in 2014. The last instalment, “Madagascar: A Little Wild,” which recounts the early lives of Alex, Marty, Gloria, and Melman, was released in 2020.
According to former DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg (via Empire), the fourth “Madagascar” film, which chronicles the voyage of Alex, Marty, Gloria, and Melman, was reportedly in the works. However, things suddenly changed. Will there ever be a fourth “Madagascar” film given that it is now 2022? This is what we do know.
