Madagascar watch order
Every film, series, and special in the correct viewing order.
13 entries·~105 hrs total runtime·2005–2021
Madagascar Begins
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1
Madagascar
Movie86 min · 2005
The first released entry and the introduction of Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria and the Central Park Zoo animals.
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The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper
Special12 min · 2005
A theatrical short following the penguins before the events of the first film.
Escape 2 Africa and The Penguins of Madagascar
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3
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Movie89 min · 2008
Continues directly after Madagascar as the animals attempt to leave the island.
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The Penguins of Madagascar
TV Series149 episodes · 2008–2015
A television spin-off following the penguins and King Julien at the Central Park Zoo.
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5
Merry Madagascar
Special28 min · 2009
A Christmas special set between Escape 2 Africa and Madagascar 3.
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Madly Madagascar
Special22 min · 2013
A Valentine's Day special featuring the principal Madagascar characters.
Madagascar 3
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Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
Movie93 min · 2012
Continues the animals' journey as the group travels through Europe with a travelling circus.
Penguins Film and King Julien
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Penguins of Madagascar
Movie92 min · 2014
A theatrical spin-off following Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private after Madagascar 3.
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9
All Hail King Julien
TV Series65 episodes · 2014–2017
A prequel series following King Julien in Madagascar before the zoo animals arrive.
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10
All Hail King Julien: Exiled
TV Series13 episodes · 2017
Continues directly from the fourth season of All Hail King Julien.
Madagascar: A Little Wild
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Madagascar: A Little Wild
TV Series50 episodes · 2020–2022
A separate prequel interpretation featuring younger versions of Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria.
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Madagascar: A Little Wild – A Fang-Tastic Halloween
Special23 min · 2020
A Halloween special within the A Little Wild continuity.
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Madagascar: A Little Wild – Holiday Goose Chase
Special24 min · 2021
A holiday special within the A Little Wild continuity.
How many Madagascar movies and shows are there?
There are three main Madagascar films, one Penguins theatrical spin-off, four major television series and several seasonal specials.
Do I need to watch The Penguins of Madagascar series before the Penguins movie?
The television series and theatrical Penguins film use the same central characters but occupy separate continuity tracks.
What order should a first-timer watch Madagascar in?
A first-time viewer should use release order, beginning with Madagascar and placing each television series, spin-off film and special at its real-world release position.
Is Madagascar finished or still ongoing?
The original theatrical storyline has not received another released film since Madagascar 3, although the wider franchise continued through television spin-offs.
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