Madagascar (20th Anniversary) Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Jan. 6, 2026

Madagascar (20th Anniversary)

Get ready to “Move It, Move It!” back in the theater cause the first Madagascar is heading back to the big screen for its 20th Anniversary.

Director: Eric Darnell • Tom McGrath

Starring: Ben Stiller • Chris Rock • David Schwimmer • Jada Pinkett • Sacha Baron Cohen

PG Action 1 hr, 26 m

81% WILL SEE 19% WON'T SEE

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Plot: Four zoo animals are shipped back to their homeland by an animal rights group that feels they belong in the wild. When the ship capsizes, the animals find themselves stranded in Madagascar. Having had humans care for them their entire life, they know nothing about survival and must work together with the locals to help them fit in.

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A look at Madagascar (20th Anniversary) behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Eric Darnell last helmed Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted and Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa. The film's writer Billy Frolick last penned Ollie and Holy Night.

The blockbuster hit spawned two sequels that further explored the adventures of Alex, Marty and the gang: 2008’s Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa and 2012’s Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted. Additionally, the 2014 feature spin-off Penguins of Madagascar told a standalone story starring the crafty colony of scene-stealing marine birds, who previously had starred in their own DreamWorks Animation television series on Nickelodeon. 2026-01-06
Released on May 27, 2005, Madagascar enjoyed massive success with family audiences, becoming the year’s sixth highest-grossing feature with a $193.6 million North American haul. 2026-01-06
Universal Pictures is proud to announce the 20th anniversary nationwide theatrical re-release of DreamWorks Animation’s Madagascar. With its infectious laughs and groovy soundtrack, the beloved animated comedy adventure starring Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer and Jada Pinkett Smith delighted audiences around the world, launching a $1 billion franchise. Now, as the uproarious fish-out-of-water tale celebrates its 20th anniversary, Madagascar roars back into theaters across the country on January 16, 2026, for a special limited theatrical engagement. Advance tickets are on sale now. 2026-01-06

Dec 2004

Changed Madagascar (20th Anniversary) movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for mild language, crude humor and some thematic elements
Runtime: 1 hr, 26 m
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Language: English

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Madagascar (20th Anniversary) was released in on Friday, May 27 , 2005. There were five other movies released on the same date, including The Longest Yard, Cronicas and Saving Face.