Still together. Still lost!|Oct. 30, 2008|USA|89 Min.|PG
Genre: Adventure;Animation;Comedy;Family
Description: In Africa, Zuba the lion attempts to teach his son Alakay how to fight, but the cub prefers dancing. When rival lion Makunga challenges Zuba for the role of alpha male, Alakay is captured by poachers during their fight. The crate containing Alakay drifts to New York City, where he is raised as Alex at the Central Park Zoo alongside Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe, and Gloria the hippopotamus.
Years later, after their initial adventure in Madagascar, Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria, the penguins, and other zoo animals prepare to return to New York on a rickety plane piloted by the penguins. When the plane runs out of fuel, it crash-lands in continental Africa, where the animals encounter wildlife on a nature reserve. Alex reunites with his parents and boasts about being “the king of New York.” Marty fits in with a herd of zebras, Melman becomes the giraffes’ witch doctor, and Gloria catches the attention of a charming hippo named Moto Moto.
Meanwhile, the penguins and chimpanzees work on repairing the plane by scavenging parts from vehicles stolen from stranded tourists. As the animals adjust to life in Africa, Alex faces a challenge from Makunga, who plots to overthrow Zuba by forcing Alex to complete a rite of passage. This scheme leads to unexpected twists and tests the bonds between the friends.
Cast director: Eric Darnell
Cast actor: Ben Stiller, Jada Pinkett Smith, David Schwimmer, Chris Rock, Cedric the Entertainer, Andy Richter, Bernie Mac, Alec Baldwin, Sacha Baron Cohen, Sherri Shepherd
Original name: Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa