Where to watch the Madagascar films in order
The Madagascar franchise is an adventure, animation and comedy series of 3 films released between 2005 and 2012. It runs from Madagascar (2005) to Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012), and this guide lays out every film in the order to watch it, with where each one streams in India.
- 3
- films
- 3 of 3
- on Indian OTT
- 2005–2012
- release span
- 4h 28m
- watch time
- PG
- age rating
All 3 Madagascar films stream in India, split across Prime Video and JioHotstar — the complete saga without renting a thing.
The Madagascar franchise, explained
The series reviews well overall: its 3 rated films average 6.7 on TMDB, peaking at 6.9 for Madagascar (2005) and dropping to 6.5 for Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008).
Watched back to back, the films add up to about 4h 28m of screen time. The toughest age rating across the franchise is PG, so plan the saga accordingly.
This guide lists every film in release order with its India streaming home, so you always know what to watch next and where. We refresh availability as titles move between platforms.
How to watch the Madagascar films in order
The clearest way through the Madagascar franchise is release order — the sequence the films came out in. Begin with Madagascar (2005) and finish on Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012). All 3 stream in India, though you'll move between Prime Video and JioHotstar along the way. Back to back, the full binge runs about 4h 28m.
3 films, in release order
- 1The film that started the franchise — and its highest-rated.
Madagascar
20056.91h 26mMoviePG“They weren't born in the wild... They were shipped there.”
Directors: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath
Cast: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith
Streaming in IndiaFour animal friends get a taste of the wild life when they break out of captivity at the Central Park Zoo and wash ashore on the island of Madagascar.
AdventureAnimationComedyFamily - 2The second film in the franchise — and its lowest-rated.
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
20086.51h 29mMoviePG“Still together, still lost.”
Directors: Tom McGrath, Eric Darnell
Cast: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith
Streaming in IndiaAlex, Marty, and other zoo animals find a way to escape from Madagascar when the penguins reassemble a wrecked airplane. The precariously repaired craft stays airborne just long enough to make it to the African continent. There the New Yorkers encounter members of their own species for the first time. Africa proves to be a wild place, but Alex and company wonder if it is better than their Central Park home.
AdventureAnimationComedyFamily - 3The most recent film.
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
20126.61h 33mMoviePG“They have one shot to get back home.”
Directors: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath, Conrad Vernon
Cast: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith
Streaming in IndiaAnimal pals Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria are still trying to make it back to New York's Central Park Zoo. They are forced to take a detour to Europe to find the penguins and chimps who broke the bank at a Monte Carlo casino. When French animal-control officer Capitaine Chantel DuBois picks up their scent, Alex and company are forced to hide out in a traveling circus.
AnimationFamilyComedyAdventure
Madagascar: where to watch — FAQ
- How many Madagascar films are there?
- There are 3 Madagascar films, released between 2005 and 2012 — from Madagascar (2005) to Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012).
- Where can I watch the Madagascar films in India?
- All 3 Madagascar films stream on Indian OTT on Prime Video and JioHotstar. You can watch the whole series with a single subscription.
- Is Madagascar on Netflix in India?
- No. In India the Madagascar films are not on Netflix — they stream on Prime Video and JioHotstar.
- What order should I watch the Madagascar films in?
- Watch them in release order, starting with Madagascar (2005) and ending with Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012). The full 3-film order is listed above.
