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|followed = [[Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted]]
 
|followed = [[Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted]]
 
|preceded_by = [[Madagascar]] (2005)<br>[[Kung Fu Panda]]
 
|preceded_by = [[Madagascar]] (2005)<br>[[Kung Fu Panda]]
|followed_by = [[Monsters vs. Aliens]]<br>[[Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted]] (2012)}}'''''[https://youtu.be/-OgnJLgfCiA Madagascar 2]: Escape to Africa''''' (also known as '''''Madagascar: The Crate Escape''''') is a 2008 film, and the sequel to ''[[Madagascar]]''.
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|followed_by = [[Monsters vs. Aliens]]<br>[[Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted]] (2012)}}'''''Mad gas car 2: Escape to Africa''''' (also known as '''''Mad gas car: The Crate Escape''''') is a 2008 film, and the sequel to ''[[Madagascar|Mad gas car]]''.
   
 
The film received generally positive reviews and was a box office success, grossing $603 million worldwide against it's $150 million budget.
 
The film received generally positive reviews and was a box office success, grossing $603 million worldwide against it's $150 million budget.
   
 
==Plot==
 
==Plot==
As a cub, [[Alex]] the lion was called Alakay and was the son of [[Zuba]], the alpha lion. Though Zuba tries to teach Alakay to be a hunter, the cub is more interested in dancing. When another lion named [[Makunga]] challenges Zuba to a fight for the position of alpha lion, Alakay is captured by poachers. Though Zuba tries to rescue his son, Alakay is forced into a crate. The poachers shoot Zuba in the ear, but Zuba does not die. The crate falls into the ocean where it drifts to New York. There, Alakay is having a new name, Alex and sent to the Central Park Zoo where he grew up, meeting [[Gloria]], [[Marty]], and [[Melman]].
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As a cub, [[Alex]] the lion was called Alak and was the son of [[Zuba|Zing Zang Zoom]], the alpha gamer. Though Zing Zang Zoom tries to teach Alak to be a hunter, the cub is more interested in dancing. When a beta gamer named [[Makunga|Memphis Tennesse]] challenges Zing Zang Zoom to a fight for the position of alpha gaer, Alak is captured by poachers. Though Zing Zang Zoom tries to rescue his son, Alak is forced into a crate. The poachers shoot Zing Zang Zoom in the ear, but Zing Zang Zoom does not die. The crate falls into the ocean where it drifts to New York. There, Alak is having a new name, Alex and sent to the Central Park Zoo where he grew up, meeting [[Gloria|For Glory]], [[Marty|Mart]], and [[Melman|Meme]].
   
In the present time, Alex, Gloria, Melman, Marty, [[King Julien]], [[Maurice]], and [[Skipper]] and his fellow penguins board a repaired airplane in the hopes of using it to fly back to New York. Though the plane does fly, it ends up crash-landing in Africa because of lack of fuel. In Africa, the animals are amazed to find more of their kind. Alex is re united with Zuba and his mother. Marty quickly fits into a herd of zebra who all look, sound, and talk exactly like him. Melman takes on the position of witch doctor amongst the animals. Gloria, interested in finding a mate, attracts the attention of a smooth-talking but shallow hippo named [[Moto Moto]].
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In the present time, Alex, For Glory, Meme, Mart, [[King Julien]], [[Maurice]], and [[Skipper]] and his fellow penguins board a repaired airplane in the hopes of using it to fly back to New York. Though the plane does fly, it ends up crash-landing in Africa because of lack of fuel. In Africa, the animals are amazed to find more of their kind. Alex is re united with Zing Zang Zoom and his mother. Mart quickly fits into a herd of zebra who all look, sound, and talk exactly like him. Meme takes on the position of witch doctor amongst the animals. For Glory, interested in finding a mate, attracts the attention of a smooth-talking but shallow hippo named i like em biig i like em c h u n k y
   
Meanwhile, the penguins set about repairing the plane. They carjack several jeeps from New Yorkers on vacation, leaving the tourists stranded and lost in the jungle. A tough old woman called "[[Nana]]" takes charge, reminding them that they are New Yorkers and always survive.
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Meanwhile, the penguins set about repairing the plane. They carjack several jeeps from New Yorkers on vacation, leaving the tourists stranded and lost in the jungle. A tough old woman called "[[Nana]]" takes charge, reminding them that they are New Yorkers and always survive. They get eaten by wild Dodos two seconds later.
   
 
The next morning Mort washes up on the shore of Africa and sets off to find King Julien, only to be chased by a shark
 
The next morning Mort washes up on the shore of Africa and sets off to find King Julien, only to be chased by a shark
   
Unfortunately, life in Africa is not as wonderful as it first seems. Makunga, still determined to take the position of alpha lion, reminds Zuba that Alex must complete a traditional lion coming-of-age challenge. Alex, thinking that the challenge is a dance contest (it is actually a fight) competes against the strongest lion (who was recommended by Makunga) and loses quickly. To avoid being forced to banish Alex for failing, Zuba abdicates and Makunga immediately takes the position and banishes Alex and his family. Marty meanwhile begins to feel upset that all of the zebras are exactly the same as him, leaving him with nothing unique. Melman is happy as a witch doctor until he learns that he has the same spot that had apparently caused the previous witch doctor to die. Melman is also upset about Gloria dating Moto Moto, as Melman has secretly loved her for a long time. Gloria goes on a date with Moto Moto and quickly realizes that he only loves her for her body.
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Unfortunately, life in Africa is not as wonderful as it first seems. Memphis Tennesse, still determined to take the position of alpha lion, reminds Zing Zang Zoom that Alex must complete a traditional lion coming-of-age challenge. Alex, thinking that the challenge is a dance contest (it is actually a fight) competes against the strongest lion (who was recommended by Memphis Tennesse) and loses quickly. To avoid being forced to banish Alex for failing, Zing Zang Zoom abdicates and Memphis Tennesse immediately takes the position and banishes Alex and his family. Mart meanwhile begins to feel upset that all of the zebras are exactly the same as him, leaving him with nothing unique. Meme is happy as a witch doctor until he learns that he has the same spot that had apparently caused the previous witch doctor to die. Meme is also upset about For Glory dating MoM, as Meme has secretly loved her for a long time. For Glory goes on a date with i like em rownd i like em p l u m p y and quickly realizes that he only loves her for her body.
   
The next day, the animals are in a panic when they discover that the watering hole has dried up. Determined to make up for his earlier failure, Alex and Marty decides to risk being shot by hunters and leave the reserve to discover what happened. The pair discover that the stranded New Yorkers, under the instruction of Nana, have dammed the river and built a primitive civilization. Alex is captured and Marty runs for help. Meanwhile, Zuba hears what Alex did and goes to rescue him.
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The next day, the animals are in a panic when they discover that the watering hole has dried up. Determined to make up for his earlier failure, Alex and Mart decides to risk being shot by hunters and leave the reserve to discover what happened. The pair discover that the stranded New Yorkers, under the instruction of Nana, have dammed the river and built a primitive civilization, but then Gandhi nukes 'em because its already time for nuclear weapon access. Alex is captured and Mart runs for help. Meanwhile, Zing Zang Zoom hears what Alex did and goes to rescue him.
   
King Julien suggests that the animals sacrifice one of themselves into the volcano to appease the water gods and regain their water supply. Believing that he will die soon, Melman volunteers to be sacrificed. Gloria stops him just in time and Marty arrives to tell them of Alex's fate. The trio, the penguins, and several chimpanzees use the newly-fixed plane to come to the rescue. Alex meanwhile manages to rescue both himself and his father by dancing for the New Yorkers, who quickly recognize him from the zoo. The other animals rescue the lions with the plane and destroy the dam, freeing the water. Alex manages to remove Makunga from power by tricking Nana into attacking him and she drags him back to the other marooned tourists. Skipper marries a bobble-head hula doll from the plane and leaves on a honeymoon, leaving the other animals to remain in Africa. Taking stage for Madagascar 3.
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King Julien suggests that the animals sacrifice one of themselves into the volcano to appease the water gods and regain their wow supply. Believing that he will oof soon, Meme volunteers to be murdered. For Glory stops him just in time using THE WORLD and Mart arrives to tell them of Alex's fake. The trio, the penguins, and several chimpanzees use the newly-fixed plane to come to the rescue, before dying because Joseph took over the plane. Alex meanwhile manages to rescue both himself and his father by dancing for the New Yorkers, who quickly recognize him from the zoo. The other animals rescue the lions with the plane and destroy the dam, freeing the water. Alex manages to remove Mama from power by tricking Nana into attacking him and she drags him back to the other marooned tourists. Then they realise they dragged a lion over there and die again. Skipper marries a bobble-head hula doll from the plane and leaves on a honeymoon, leaving the other animals to remain in Africa. Taking stage for Mad gas car 3.
   
 
==Cast==
 
==Cast==
 
*[[Ben Stiller]] as [[Alex]] the Lion
 
*[[Ben Stiller]] as [[Alex]] the Lion
*[[Chris Rock]] as [[Marty (Madagascar)|Marty]] the Zebra, Other Zebras
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*[[Chris Rock]] as [[Marty (Madagascar)|Mart]] the Zebra, Other Zebras
*[[David Schwimmer]] as [[Melman]] the Giraffe
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*[[David Schwimmer]] as [[Melman|Meme]] the Giraffe
*[[Jada Pinkett Smith]] as [[Gloria]] the Hippopotamus
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*[[Jada Pinkett Smith]] as [[Gloria|For Glory]] the Hippopotamus
 
*[[Sacha Baron Cohen]] as [[King Julian]] the Lemur
 
*[[Sacha Baron Cohen]] as [[King Julian]] the Lemur
 
*[[Cedric the Entertainer]] as [[Maurice]] the Aye-Aye
 
*[[Cedric the Entertainer]] as [[Maurice]] the Aye-Aye
 
*[[Andy Richter]] as [[Mort]] the Lemur
 
*[[Andy Richter]] as [[Mort]] the Lemur
*[[Bernie Mac]] as [[Zuba]] the Lion
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*[[Bernie Mac]] as [[Zuba|Zing Zang Zoom]] the Lion
 
*[[Sherri Shepherd]] as [[Florrie]] the Lioness (credited as "Mom")
 
*[[Sherri Shepherd]] as [[Florrie]] the Lioness (credited as "Mom")
*[[Alec Baldwin]] as [[Makunga]] the Lion
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*[[Alec Baldwin]] as [[Makunga|Memphis Tennesse]] the Lion
 
*[[Elisa Gabrielli]] as [[Nana]]
 
*[[Elisa Gabrielli]] as [[Nana]]
*[[Will.i.am]] as [[Moto Moto]] the Hippopotamus
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*[[Will.i.am]] as [[Moto Moto|Mototo]] the Hippopotamus
 
*[[Tom McGrath]] as [[Skipper]] the Penguin
 
*[[Tom McGrath]] as [[Skipper]] the Penguin
 
*[[Chris Miller]] as [[Kowalski]] the Penguin
 
*[[Chris Miller]] as [[Kowalski]] the Penguin
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*[[Bridget Hoffman]] as Female Tourist
 
*[[Bridget Hoffman]] as Female Tourist
 
*[[Quinn Dempsey Stiller]] (Ben Stiller's real-life son) as Baby Alex
 
*[[Quinn Dempsey Stiller]] (Ben Stiller's real-life son) as Baby Alex
*[[Thomas Stanley]] as Baby Marty
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*[[Thomas Stanley]] as Baby Mart
*[[Zachary Gordon]] as Baby Melman
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*[[Zachary Gordon]] as Baby Meme
*[[Willow Smith]] as Baby Gloria
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*[[Willow Smith]] as Baby For Glory
 
*[[David P. Smith]] as [[Bobby the Dik-Dik]]
 
*[[David P. Smith]] as [[Bobby the Dik-Dik]]
 
*[[Connor Rayburn]] as Little Giraffe
 
*[[Connor Rayburn]] as Little Giraffe
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The film received generally positive reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes reported that 65% of critics gave the film a positive review, based on 137 reviews, with the consensus view that the film was "an improvement on the original, with more fleshed-out characters, crisper animation and more consistent humor." Another review aggregator, Metacritic classified the film into the "generally favorable reviews" category with 61/100 approval rating based on 24 reviews, also a bit higher a score than the original.
 
The film received generally positive reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes reported that 65% of critics gave the film a positive review, based on 137 reviews, with the consensus view that the film was "an improvement on the original, with more fleshed-out characters, crisper animation and more consistent humor." Another review aggregator, Metacritic classified the film into the "generally favorable reviews" category with 61/100 approval rating based on 24 reviews, also a bit higher a score than the original.
   
Michael Phillips of the Chicago Tribune stated in his review that the film "goes easy on the pop culture jokes, I should clarify: one of the smarter things in the script is how Alex, who digs his Bob Fosse and Jerome Robbins dance moves, becomes the film's primary pop-cult gag." Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film 3 stars and wrote "This is a brighter, more engaging film than the original Madagascar. Steven D. Greydanus complained the film's plot was similar to The Lion King, Joe Vs. The Volcano, and Happy Feet. Carrie Rickey of the Philadelphia Inquirer gave the film 2 stars and wrote "Take the flat tire that was Madagascar. Retread it with The Lion King storyline. Pump it up with air. Now you have Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa." John Anderson gave the film 3½ approval rating and stated "Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa, the sequel to the enormously successful DreamWorks adventure and a film that hews close to the whole Lion King/species-as-destiny/self-fulfillment paradigm."
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Michael Phillips of the Chicago Tribune stated in his review that the film "goes easy on the pop culture jokes, I should clarify: one of the smarter things in the script is how Alex, who digs his Bob Fosse and Jerome Robbins dance moves, becomes the film's primary pop-cult gag." Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film 3 stars and wrote "This is a brighter, more engaging film than the original Mad gas car. Steven D. Greydanus complained the film's plot was similar to The Lion King, Joe Vs. The Volcano, and Happy Feet. Carrie Rickey of the Philadelphia Inquirer gave the film 2 stars and wrote "Take the flat tire that was Mad gas car. Retread it with The Lion King storyline. Pump it up with air. Now you have Mad gas car: Escape 2 Africa." John Anderson gave the film 3½ approval rating and stated "Mad gas car 2: Escape to Africa, the sequel to the enormously successful Memeworks adventure and a film that hews close to the whole Lion King/species-as-destiny/self-fulfillment paradigm."
   
 
On its opening day, the film grossed $17,555,027 from 4,056 theaters with an $4,328 average. It went to be at #1 at the box office with $63,106,589 with $15,559 average per theater. As of March 19, 2009, it achieved a gross of $180,010,950 in the United States and Canada along with a gross of $422,297,228 in other regions adding to a worldwide gross total of $602,308,178.
 
On its opening day, the film grossed $17,555,027 from 4,056 theaters with an $4,328 average. It went to be at #1 at the box office with $63,106,589 with $15,559 average per theater. As of March 19, 2009, it achieved a gross of $180,010,950 in the United States and Canada along with a gross of $422,297,228 in other regions adding to a worldwide gross total of $602,308,178.
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* [[Bobby the Dik-dik]] ''(First appearance)''
 
* [[Bobby the Dik-dik]] ''(First appearance)''
 
* [[Florrie]] ''(First appearance)''
 
* [[Florrie]] ''(First appearance)''
* [[Gloria]]
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* [[Gloria|For Glory]]
 
* [[Joe the Witch Doctor]] ''(First appearance)''
 
* [[Joe the Witch Doctor]] ''(First appearance)''
 
* [[Kowalski]]
 
* [[Kowalski]]
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** [[Mort]]
 
** [[Mort]]
 
* [[Lola (Skipper's Bride)|Lola]] ''(First appearance)''
 
* [[Lola (Skipper's Bride)|Lola]] ''(First appearance)''
* [[Makunga]] ''(First appearance)''
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* [[Makunga|Memphis Tennesse]] ''(First appearance)''
* [[Marty (Madagascar)|Marty]]
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* [[Marty (Madagascar)|Mart]]
 
* [[Mason and Phil|Mason]]
 
* [[Mason and Phil|Mason]]
* [[Melman]]
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* [[Melman|Meme]]
* [[Melman's mother]] ''(First mentioned)''
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* [[Melman's mother|Meme's mother]] ''(First mentioned)''
* [[Moto Moto]] ''(First appearance)''
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* [[Moto Moto|Mototo]] ''(First appearance)''
 
* [[Nana]]
 
* [[Nana]]
 
* [[Mason and Phil|Phil]]
 
* [[Mason and Phil|Phil]]
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* [[Elephant|Unidentified elephant]] ''(First appearance)''
 
* [[Elephant|Unidentified elephant]] ''(First appearance)''
 
* [[Lion Cub|Unidentified Lion Cub]] ''(First appearance)''
 
* [[Lion Cub|Unidentified Lion Cub]] ''(First appearance)''
* [[Zuba]] ''(First appearance)''
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* [[Zuba|Zing Zang Zoom]] ''(First appearance)''
   
 
=== Locations ===
 
=== Locations ===
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*** [[Kenya]] ''(First appearance)''
 
*** [[Kenya]] ''(First appearance)''
 
**** [[Kilimanjaro]] ''(First appearance)''
 
**** [[Kilimanjaro]] ''(First appearance)''
*** [[Madagascar (island)|Madagascar]]
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*** [[Madagascar (island)|Mad gas car]]
**** [[Kingdom of Madagascar]]
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**** [[Kingdom of Madagascar|Kingdom of Mad gas car]]
 
** [[North America]]
 
** [[North America]]
 
*** [[New York City]]
 
*** [[New York City]]
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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*This is the first [[DreamWorks Animation]] film not to use the "DreamWorks Animation presents" credit.
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*This is the first [[DreamWorks Animation|Memeworks Animation]] film not to use the "Memeworks Animation presents" credit, Along with ''[[How to Train Your Dragon]]''.
*''[[Madagascar]]'' is the second [[DreamWorks Animation]] film to become a franchise, following ''[[Shrek (film)|Shrek]]''.
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*''[[Madagascar|Mad gas car]]'' is the second [[DreamWorks Animation|Memeworks Animation]] film to become a franchise, following ''[[Shrek (film)|Shrek]]''.
*The last [[DreamWorks Animation]] film to have separate widescreen and pan-and-scan DVD releases; the next films starting with [[Monsters vs. Aliens|''Monsters vs. Aliens'']] would only be presented in widescreen on DVD releases.
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*The last [[DreamWorks Animation|Memeworks Animation]] film to have separate widescreen and pan-and-scan DVD releases; the next films starting with [[Monsters vs. Aliens|''Monsters vs. Aliens'']] would only be presented in widescreen on DVD releases.
*The last [[DreamWorks Animation]] film to be featured in a 1:85:1 aspect ratio until ''[[Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted]]''.
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*The last [[DreamWorks Animation|Memeworks Animation]] film to be featured in a 1:85:1 aspect ratio until ''[[Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted|Mad gas car 3: Europe's Most Wanted]]''.
*This is the first ''Madagascar ''film to be distributed by Paramount.
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*This is the first ''Mad gas car ''film to be distributed by Parachute.
   
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
* [[Wikipedia:Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa|Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa]] at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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* [[Wikipedia:Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa|Mad gas car: Escape 2 Africa]] at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
   
 
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Mad gas car 2: Escape to Africa (also known as Mad gas car: The Crate Escape) is a 2008 film, and the sequel to Mad gas car.

The film received generally positive reviews and was a box office success, grossing $603 million worldwide against it's $150 million budget.

Plot

As a cub, Alex the lion was called Alak and was the son of Zing Zang Zoom, the alpha gamer. Though Zing Zang Zoom tries to teach Alak to be a hunter, the cub is more interested in dancing. When a beta gamer named Memphis Tennesse challenges Zing Zang Zoom to a fight for the position of alpha gaer, Alak is captured by poachers. Though Zing Zang Zoom tries to rescue his son, Alak is forced into a crate. The poachers shoot Zing Zang Zoom in the ear, but Zing Zang Zoom does not die. The crate falls into the ocean where it drifts to New York. There, Alak is having a new name, Alex and sent to the Central Park Zoo where he grew up, meeting For Glory, Mart, and Meme.

In the present time, Alex, For Glory, Meme, Mart, King Julien, Maurice, and Skipper and his fellow penguins board a repaired airplane in the hopes of using it to fly back to New York. Though the plane does fly, it ends up crash-landing in Africa because of lack of fuel. In Africa, the animals are amazed to find more of their kind. Alex is re united with Zing Zang Zoom and his mother. Mart quickly fits into a herd of zebra who all look, sound, and talk exactly like him. Meme takes on the position of witch doctor amongst the animals. For Glory, interested in finding a mate, attracts the attention of a smooth-talking but shallow hippo named i like em biig i like em c h u n k y

Meanwhile, the penguins set about repairing the plane. They carjack several jeeps from New Yorkers on vacation, leaving the tourists stranded and lost in the jungle. A tough old woman called "Nana" takes charge, reminding them that they are New Yorkers and always survive. They get eaten by wild Dodos two seconds later.

The next morning Mort washes up on the shore of Africa and sets off to find King Julien, only to be chased by a shark

Unfortunately, life in Africa is not as wonderful as it first seems. Memphis Tennesse, still determined to take the position of alpha lion, reminds Zing Zang Zoom that Alex must complete a traditional lion coming-of-age challenge. Alex, thinking that the challenge is a dance contest (it is actually a fight) competes against the strongest lion (who was recommended by Memphis Tennesse) and loses quickly. To avoid being forced to banish Alex for failing, Zing Zang Zoom abdicates and Memphis Tennesse immediately takes the position and banishes Alex and his family. Mart meanwhile begins to feel upset that all of the zebras are exactly the same as him, leaving him with nothing unique. Meme is happy as a witch doctor until he learns that he has the same spot that had apparently caused the previous witch doctor to die. Meme is also upset about For Glory dating MoM, as Meme has secretly loved her for a long time. For Glory goes on a date with i like em rownd i like em p l u m p y and quickly realizes that he only loves her for her body.

The next day, the animals are in a panic when they discover that the watering hole has dried up. Determined to make up for his earlier failure, Alex and Mart decides to risk being shot by hunters and leave the reserve to discover what happened. The pair discover that the stranded New Yorkers, under the instruction of Nana, have dammed the river and built a primitive civilization, but then Gandhi nukes 'em because its already time for nuclear weapon access. Alex is captured and Mart runs for help. Meanwhile, Zing Zang Zoom hears what Alex did and goes to rescue him.

King Julien suggests that the animals sacrifice one of themselves into the volcano to appease the water gods and regain their wow supply. Believing that he will oof soon, Meme volunteers to be murdered. For Glory stops him just in time using THE WORLD and Mart arrives to tell them of Alex's fake. The trio, the penguins, and several chimpanzees use the newly-fixed plane to come to the rescue, before dying because Joseph took over the plane. Alex meanwhile manages to rescue both himself and his father by dancing for the New Yorkers, who quickly recognize him from the zoo. The other animals rescue the lions with the plane and destroy the dam, freeing the water. Alex manages to remove Mama from power by tricking Nana into attacking him and she drags him back to the other marooned tourists. Then they realise they dragged a lion over there and die again. Skipper marries a bobble-head hula doll from the plane and leaves on a honeymoon, leaving the other animals to remain in Africa. Taking stage for Mad gas car 3.

Cast

Reception

The film received generally positive reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes reported that 65% of critics gave the film a positive review, based on 137 reviews, with the consensus view that the film was "an improvement on the original, with more fleshed-out characters, crisper animation and more consistent humor." Another review aggregator, Metacritic classified the film into the "generally favorable reviews" category with 61/100 approval rating based on 24 reviews, also a bit higher a score than the original.

Michael Phillips of the Chicago Tribune stated in his review that the film "goes easy on the pop culture jokes, I should clarify: one of the smarter things in the script is how Alex, who digs his Bob Fosse and Jerome Robbins dance moves, becomes the film's primary pop-cult gag." Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film 3 stars and wrote "This is a brighter, more engaging film than the original Mad gas car. Steven D. Greydanus complained the film's plot was similar to The Lion King, Joe Vs. The Volcano, and Happy Feet. Carrie Rickey of the Philadelphia Inquirer gave the film 2 stars and wrote "Take the flat tire that was Mad gas car. Retread it with The Lion King storyline. Pump it up with air. Now you have Mad gas car: Escape 2 Africa." John Anderson gave the film 3½ approval rating and stated "Mad gas car 2: Escape to Africa, the sequel to the enormously successful Memeworks adventure and a film that hews close to the whole Lion King/species-as-destiny/self-fulfillment paradigm."

On its opening day, the film grossed $17,555,027 from 4,056 theaters with an $4,328 average. It went to be at #1 at the box office with $63,106,589 with $15,559 average per theater. As of March 19, 2009, it achieved a gross of $180,010,950 in the United States and Canada along with a gross of $422,297,228 in other regions adding to a worldwide gross total of $602,308,178.

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Media
Films: MadagascarMadagascar: Escape 2 AfricaMadagascar 3: Europe's Most WantedPenguins of Madagascar

TV Specials: The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas CaperMerry MadagascarMadly Madagascar
TV Series: The Penguins of MadagascarAll Hail King JulienMadagascar: A Little Wild

Characters
Zoosters: AlexMartyMelmanGloria

Penguins: SkipperKowalskiRicoPrivate
Lemurs: King Julien the 13thMauriceMortClover
The Circus: GiaStefanoVitalySonyaEsmeralda, Esperanza and ErnestinaManu and MayaDancing Dogs
The North Wind: ClassifiedEvaShort FuseCorporal
Allies: Mason and PhilLemursTedZubaFlorrieMoto MotoMarlene
Villains: FossasNanaMakungaTeetsiMr. ChewChantel DuBoisDaveOctopusesKarlChauncey

Music
Madagascar: I Like To Move ItStayin' AliveWhat a Wonderful World

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa: The Traveling SongI Like To Move ItAlex On The Spot
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted: Afro CircusAfro Circus/I Like To Move ItFireworkGonna Make You SweatWhat's New Pussycat?
The Penguins of Madagascar: Brand New PlanConga KingDrop Some Acorns on Em'Penguin ChantPorpoise Power BalladThump Thump ThumpHe's Doctor Blowhole
Others: CelebrateSanta Claus is Coming to MadagascarWho's da King

See also
Locations: AfricaAntarcticaCentral Park ZooCircus ZaragozaFranceMadagascarNew York CityVatican City


v - e - d
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Cinema
Feature Films: Antz (1998) • The Prince of Egypt (1998) • The Road to El Dorado (2000) • Shrek (2001) • Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002) • Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003) • Shrek 2 (2004) • Shark Tale (2004) • Madagascar (2005) • Over the Hedge (2006) • Shrek the Third (2007) • Bee Movie (2007) • Kung Fu Panda (2008) • Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008) • Monsters vs. Aliens (2009) • How to Train Your Dragon (2010) • Shrek Forever After (2010) • Megamind (2010) • Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) • Puss in Boots (2011) • Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012) • Rise of the Guardians (2012) • The Croods (2013) • Turbo (2013) • Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014) • How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) • Penguins of Madagascar (2014) • Home (2015) • Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016) • Trolls (2016) • The Boss Baby (2017) • Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017) • How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019) • Abominable (2019) • Trolls World Tour (2020) • The Croods: A New Age (2020) • Spirit Untamed (2021) • The Boss Baby: Family Business (2021) • The Bad Guys (2022) • Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) • Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023) • Trolls Band Together (2023) • Orion and the Dark (2024) • Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)

Co-produced Films: Chicken Run (2000) • Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) • Flushed Away (2006)
Upcoming Films: The Wild Robot (2024) • Dog Man (2025) • The Bad Guys 2 (2025)
Feature Films in Development: Mice & MysticsShrek 5
Direct-to-Video Films: Joseph: King of Dreams (2000)
Digital films: Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans (2021) • Orion and the Dark (2024)
Canceled Films: TuskerThe WandererTortoise vs. HareTruckersMe & My ShadowMonkeys of MumbaiRumblewickB.O.O.: Bureau of Otherworldly OperationsGiants: Forces of NatureLarrikinsZodiacSpooky Jack

Television
TV Specials: Shrek the Halls (2007) • Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space (2009) • Merry Madagascar (2009) • Scared Shrekless (2010) • Kung Fu Panda Holiday (2010) • Gift of the Night Fury (2011) • Madly Madagascar (2013) • Trolls Holiday (2017) • How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019) • Trolls: Holiday in Harmony (2021)

Shorts: Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party! (2001) • Shrek 4-D (2003) • Sinbad and the Cyclops Island (2003) • Far Far Away Idol (2004) • Club Oscar (2005) • The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper (2005) • First Flight (2006) • Hammy's Boomerang Adventure (2006) • Secrets of the Furious Five (2008) • B.O.B.'s Big Break (2009) • Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon (2010) • Donkey's Caroling Christmas-tacular (2010) • Megamind: The Button of Doom (2011) • Thriller Night (2011) • The Pig Who Cried Werewolf (2011) • Night of the Living Carrots (2011) Book of Dragons (2011) • Gift of the Night Fury (2011) • Secrets of the Masters (2011) • Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos (2012) • Almost Home (2014) • Rocky and Bullwinkle (2014) • Dawn of the Dragon Racers (2014) • Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll (2016) • Bird Karma (2018) • Bilby (2018) • Marooned (2019) • To: Gerard (2020)
TV Series: Toonsylvania (1998) • Invasion America (1998) • Alienators: Evolution Continues (2001–2002) • Father of the Pride (2004–2005) • The Penguins of Madagascar (2008–15) • Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness (2011–2016) • DreamWorks Dragons (2012-2018) • Monsters vs. Aliens (2013-2014) • Turbo FAST (2013–2016) • VeggieTales in the House (2014-2016) • All Hail King Julien (2014-2017) • The Adventures of Puss in Boots (2015-2018) • Dinotrux (2015-2018) • The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show (2015-2017) • Dawn of the Croods (2015-2017) • Noddy, Toyland Detective (2016-present) • Voltron: Legendary Defender (2016-2018) • Home: Adventures with Tip and Oh (2016-2018) • Trollhunters (2016-2018) • VeggieTales in the City (2017) • Spirit Riding Free (2017-2020) • Trolls: The Beat Goes On! (2018-2019) • The Boss Baby: Back in Business (2018-2020) • The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle (TV series) (2018-2019) • Harvey Street Kids (2018-2020) • The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants (2018-2020) • She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018-2020) • Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny (2018-2019) • 3Below (2018-2019) • Where's Waldo? (2019-2020) • Archibald's Next Big Thing (2019-present) • Dragons: Rescue Riders (2019-2022) • Fast & Furious: Spy Racers (2019-2021) • Cleopatra in Space (2020-present) • Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts (2020) • Rhyme Time Town (2020-2021) • Madagascar: A Little Wild (2020-2022) • Wizards (2020) • Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous (2020-2022) • The Mighty Ones (2020-2022) • Doug Unplugs (2020-2022) • Trolls: TrollsTopia (2020-2022) • Gabby’s Dollhouse (2021-present) • Go, Dog. Go! (2021-2022) • The Croods: Family Tree (2021-2023) • Dragons: The Nine Realms (2021-2023) • The Boss Baby: Back in the Crib (2022-2023) • Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight (2022-2023) • Abominable and the Invisible City (2022-2023) • Megamind Rules! (2024-present) • Jurassic World: Chaos Theory (2024-present)
Upcoming TV Series:Megamind vs. The Doom Syndicate (2024) • Felix the Cat (TBA) • Bearbrick (TBA)