Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (or simply just Madagascar 2, known in early development trailer as Madagascar: The Crate Escape) is a 2008 computer-animated comedy film written by Etan Cohen, and directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath. This sequel to the 2005 film Madagascar continues the adventures of Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, and Gloria the Hippo. It stars the voices of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pin... More

Initial release date:

  • Oct 30, 2008

Rating:

PG (USA)

Runtime:

  • 1 h 29 min

Also known as:

  • Madagascar 2,
  • Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa - The IMAX Experience,
  • Madagascar: The Crate Escape

Film

Directed by

Tom McGrath

Thomas "Tom" McGrath (born August 7, 1964) is an American voice actor and animator who co-directed (with Eric Darnell) the 2005 feature Madagascar and its...

Eric Darnell

Eric Darnell (born 1960 in Kansas) is an American director, writer, voice actor, songwriter and animator. He is best known for co-directing Antz with Tim...

Tagline:

  • Still together. Still lost!

Release date(s):

Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • Nov 7, 2008
  • 2009
  • Feb 6, 2009
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Production design by:

Music by:

Runtime:

  • 1 h 29 min

Country of origin:

Estimated budget:

Currency Amount
  • 150,000,000

Film Series:

Madagascar Film Series

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Awards

Annie Award for Best Animated Effects Nominees

Awards Won:

Year Award
  • 2009

Blimp Award for Favorite Animated Movie Winners

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