Animal friends Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo and Melman the Giraffe join a travelling circus in Europe as part of a scheme to return to their home in New York City.

That scam leads to pursuit by a terrific villain, animal ... circus feats that eventually come true in a dazzling Cirque du Soleil-inspired climax that I immediately wanted to see again ...

Adventure comedy sequel starring the voices of Ben Stiller and Jada Pinkett Smith. The Madagascar animals are trying to get back to the Big Apple - could a circus be the answer?!