Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

20082008
PGPG
1h 29min

Jada Pinkett Smith, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Ben Stiller, Sacha Baron Cohen, Cedric the Entertainer, John DiMaggio, Tom McGrath, Christopher Knights, and Chris Miller in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)

This is the second theatrical trailer for Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath.

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Animation Adventure Comedy

The Madagascar animals fly back to New York City, but crash-land on an African nature reserve, where they meet others of their own kind, and Alex especially discovers his royal heritage as p... Read allThe Madagascar animals fly back to New York City, but crash-land on an African nature reserve, where they meet others of their own kind, and Alex especially discovers his royal heritage as prince of a lion pride.The Madagascar animals fly back to New York City, but crash-land on an African nature reserve, where they meet others of their own kind, and Alex especially discovers his royal heritage as prince of a lion pride.

Directors
- Eric Darnell
- Tom McGrath
Writers
Stars
- Ben Stiller(voice)
- Chris Rock(voice)
- David Schwimmer(voice)

See production, box office & company info

See production, box office & company info

Awards
- 4 wins & 11 nominations

Sacha Baron Cohen and Cedric the Entertainer in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)

Elisa Gabrielli in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)

Jada Pinkett Smith, David Schwimmer, and Will.i.am in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)

Jada Pinkett Smith and David Schwimmer in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)

Jada Pinkett Smith and Will.i.am in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)

Jada Pinkett Smith, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, and Ben Stiller in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)

Jada Pinkett Smith, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, and Ben Stiller in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)

Chris Rock in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)

Sacha Baron Cohen and Cedric the Entertainer in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)

Alec Baldwin and Ben Stiller in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)

Ben Stiller and Bernie Mac in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)

Ben Stiller, Bernie Mac, and Sherri Shepherd in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)

Alexas Alex
(voice)

Martyas Marty
(voice)
…

David Schwimmer

Melmanas Melman
(voice)

Jada Pinkett Smith

Gloriaas Gloria
(voice)

Sacha Baron Cohen

Julienas Julien
(voice)

Cedric the Entertainer

Mauriceas Maurice
(voice)

Mortas Mort
(voice)

Zubaas Zuba
(voice)

Makungaas Makunga
(voice)

Sherri Shepherd

Momas Mom
(voice)

Moto Motoas Moto Moto
(voice)
(as Will.I.Am)

Elisa Gabrielli

Nanaas Nana
(voice)

Skipperas Skipper
(voice)
…

Kowalskias Kowalski
(voice)

Christopher Knights

Privateas Private
(voice)

Masonas Mason
(voice)

Quinn Dempsey Stiller

Baby Alexas Baby Alex
(voice)

Baby Alexas Baby Alex
(voice)

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The sequel to 2005's "Madagascar", in which New York Zoo animals, Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe and Gloria the Hippo, still stranded on Madagascar, start to leave the island. All of a sudden, they land in the wilderness of Africa, where Alex meets the rest of his family, but has trouble communicating with them after spending so much time at the Central Park Zoo. —rocknrollunderdawg

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Taglines
- Still together. Still lost!
Genres
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated PG for some mild crude humor
Parents guide

Trivia
Jada Pinkett Smith's daughter Willow Smith plays the young Gloria. Ben Stiller's son, Quinn Dempsey Stiller, plays the young Alex.

Goofs
The birth mark on Alex's paw was never seen in Madagascar (2005).

Quotes
Julien: New York! It's a bit of a dump. Are you sure we're not in New Jersey?

Crazy credits
The Penguins knock out the fishing boy and take his place on the moon in the DreamWorks Animation logo.

Alternate versions
When the film is syndicated by Trifecta, the following edit is made: When Zuba is trying to open a crate for young Alex's escape from the truck in the prologue, he was shot by a tranquilizer gun from one of the poachers. The gun was skipped to Alex's reaction.

Connections
Featured in Beyond the Trailer: Madagascar 2 Movie Review (2008)

Soundtracks
The Traveling Song
Written by Hans Zimmer & Will.i.am (as will.i.am)
Performed by Will.i.am (as will.i.am)
will.i.am Appears Courtesy of will.i.am music, inc./A&M Records

Top review

7/10

Madagascar

It's hard to say if is an improvement or not on the original, but it's certainly a good continuation of the story this time more focused on Alex's origin and life. The animation looks great, the humor is on point of course, and the characters with so much more development. With some great moments is a fun sequel to all ages!

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5

MR_Heraclius
Feb 17, 2020

Release date
- November 7, 2008 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Official site
- Official site
Languages
- English
- Italian
Also known as
- Madagascar 2
Production companies
- DreamWorks Animation
- Pacific Data Images (PDI)
See more company credits at IMDbPro

Budget
- $150,000,000 (estimated)
Gross US & Canada
- $180,010,950
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $63,106,589
- Nov 9, 2008
Gross worldwide
- $603,900,354

See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

Runtime
- 1h 29min
Color
- Color
Sound mix
Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1

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Jada Pinkett Smith, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Ben Stiller, Sacha Baron Cohen, Cedric the Entertainer, John DiMaggio, Tom McGrath, Christopher Knights, and Chris Miller in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)

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