Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012)
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted is streaming in New Zealand on Amazon Prime Video.
The verdict
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted is a dependable English film — it does what it sets out to do. It carries a 6.7/10 on TMDB across 6,741 ratings — squarely mid-table. It keeps things short at 93 minutes — no heavy commitment required. In New Zealand you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video.
Should you spend 93 minutes on it?
93 minutes of English animation, leaning family. That score holds across 6,741 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- 6.7/10 over 6,741 ratings — solidly liked rather than loved, and the number isn't going to move.
- Skip if
- you won't get past the format
- Best for
- A weeknight
Story
Animal 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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 33m — short |
| Genre | Animation / Family |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Eric Darnell
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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