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Madagascar Returns to Theaters for 20th Anniversary!

12/11/2025

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DreamWorks Animation will re-release Madagascar in theaters on January 16, 2026, for its 20th anniversary.
The original film debuted in May 2005 and follows Alex the lion and Marty the zebra escaping Central Park Zoo.
The film grossed over $542 million worldwide and spawned two sequels and a spin-off.
The re-release aims to rekindle interest and introduce the film to new audiences, with a trailer released alongside the announcement.

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DreamWorks Animation will re-release Madagascar in theaters on January 16, 2026, for its 20th anniversary.
The original film debuted in May 2005 and follows Alex the lion and Marty the zebra escaping Central Park Zoo.
The film grossed over $542 million worldwide and spawned two sequels and a spin-off.
The re-release aims to rekindle interest and introduce the film to new audiences, with a trailer released alongside the announcement.