Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted_
"They have one shot to get back home."
Animal pals Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria are still trying to make it back to New York's Central Park Zoo. They are forced to take a detour to Europe to find the penguins and chimps who broke the bank at a Monte Carlo casino. When French animal-control officer Capitaine Chantel DuBois picks up their scent, Alex and company are forced to hide out in a traveling circus.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Netflix
25 countries
Prime Video
13 countries
Rakuten TV
10 countries
SkyShowtime
7 countries
Sky Go
2 countries
Paramount+
2 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted earned $746.9M worldwide on a $145.0M budget — a 415% return on investment.
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Year context
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted was released 14 years ago in 2012.
CAST (20)
Ben Stiller
Alex (voice)
Chris Rock
Marty (voice)
David Schwimmer
Melman (voice)
Jada Pinkett Smith
Gloria (voice)
Frances McDormand
Captain Chantel DuBois (voice)
Sacha Baron Cohen
Julien (voice)
Andy Richter
Mort (voice)
Cedric the Entertainer
Maurice (voice)
Jessica Chastain
Gia (voice)
Bryan Cranston
Vitaly (voice)
Martin Short
Stefano (voice)
Paz Vega
Carmen (voice)
Frank Welker
Sonya (voice)
Tom McGrath
Skipper / First Policeman (voice)
Chris Miller
Kowalski (voice)
Christopher Knights
Private (voice)
Conrad Vernon
Mason / Second Policeman (voice)
Vinnie Jones
Freddie the Dog (voice)
SJ
Steve Jones
Jonesy the Dog (voice)
NF
Nick Fletcher
Frankie the Dog (voice)
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$145.0M
Budget
$746.9M
Revenue
+415%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
DreamWorks Animation
Pacific Data Images
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
93 min (1h 33m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.6/10 (6,455 votes)
Popularity
9
Budget
$145,000,000
Box Office
$746,921,274
Profit
+$601,921,274
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted about?
Animal pals Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria are still trying to make it back to New York's Central Park Zoo. They are forced to take a detour to Europe to find the penguins and chimps who broke the bank at a Monte Carlo casino. When French animal-control officer Capitaine Chantel DuBois picks up their scent, Alex and company are forced to hide out in a traveling circus.
How long is Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted?
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted has a runtime of 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Who directed Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted?
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted was directed by Conrad Vernon.
Who stars in Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted?
The cast of Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted includes Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Frances McDormand.
How much did Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted make at the box office?
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted earned $746,921,274 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $145,000,000.
What is the rating of Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted?
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 6,455 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Animation
Family
Comedy
Adventure
KEYWORDS (16)
friendship
circus
lion
zoo
hippopotamus
giraffe
penguin
cartoon
villain
zebra
slapstick comedy
madagascar
animals
lemur
talking animal
3d animation