Movie Information
Domestic Total: 642.92K
Opening Weekend: 402.69K
Legs: 1.23
Overview: Four 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.
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Daily Table
| Date | Revenue | % YD | Theaters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 16, 2026 | $82,460 | + 0.00% | 1083 |
| Sat, Jan 17, 2026 | $171,350 | + 107.80% | 1083 |
| Sun, Jan 18, 2026 | $148,885 | -13.11% | 1083 |
| Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | $201,850 | + 35.57% | 1083 |
| Tue, Jan 20, 2026 | $38,380 | -80.99% | 1083 |
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Ben Stiller | Alex (voice) |
| Chris Rock | Marty (voice) |
| David Schwimmer | Melman (voice) |
| Jada Pinkett Smith | Gloria (voice) |
| Sacha Baron Cohen | Julien (voice) |
| Cedric the Entertainer | Maurice (voice) |
| Andy Richter | Mort (voice) |
| Tom McGrath | Skipper / Fossa / Panicky Man on Subway (voice) |
| Christopher Knights | Private (voice) |
| Chris Miller | Kowalski (voice) |
| Conrad Vernon | Mason (voice) |
| Eric Darnell | Zoo Announcer / Lemur #1 / Fossa / Subway Car Announcer (voice) |
| David Cowgill | Police Horse (voice) |
| Elisa Gabrielli | Old Lady (voice) |
| Stephen Apostolina | Police Officer (voice) |
| Devika Parikh | News Reporter (voice) |
| David P. Smith | Spider / Lemur #2 (voice) |
| Cody Cameron | Willie (voice) |
| Bob Saget | Zoo Animal (voice) |
| Jeffrey Katzenberg | Rico (voice) (uncredited) |
Comps
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| Title | Release Date | Budget |
|---|---|---|
| PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie | Sep 21, 2023 | $30M |
| Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero | Apr 13, 2018 | $25M |
| Encanto | Oct 13, 2021 | $135M |
| Abominable | Sep 19, 2019 | $75M |
| The Croods: A New Age | Nov 25, 2020 | $65M |
| Puss in Boots: The Last Wish | Dec 7, 2022 | $90M |
| Pets on a Train | Jul 2, 2025 | $0 |
| The Addams Family | Oct 10, 2019 | $40M |
Profitability Breakdown
Domestic
Week 1: $642.92K
Week 2: $0.00
Investor Share: $0.00
Week 3+: $0.00
Investor Share: $0.00
International
$348.47M (99.82%)
Investor Share: $121.97M
Costs
Budget: $75M
P&A: $75M
Breakdown
Gross: $349.11M
Net: $122.35M
Costs: $150M
Profit
Profit: $-27.65M (Loss)
The profitability breakdown is based on Dan Murrell's YouTube videos (Dan Murrell is not affiliated with Reel Numbers). The breakdown only includes the theatrical release and does not account for any post-theatrical revenue streams such as streaming, home video, or merchandise sales. Additionally, the breakdown does not include any tax incentives, sponsorships, or product placement that may have occurred during production.
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