Madagascar 4 is not confirmed, but Chris Rock wants to return as Marty, giving fans fresh hope that the long-awaited sequel could still happen someday.

Madagascar 4 Gets Fresh Hope as Chris Rock Wants Back

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Chris Rock says he wants one more Madagascar movie and is ready to return as Marty after the franchise's long break from theaters for fans.

Chris Rock Says He Is Ready to Voice Marty Once Again

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DreamWorks has not officially approved Madagascar 4, so there is still no confirmed production start, release date, director, or complete cast for the sequel yet.

DreamWorks Has Not Officially Approved Madagascar 4 Yet

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Director Tom McGrath says another movie could happen if the team finds a story strong enough to bring Alex, Marty, Gloria, and Melman back again.

Tom McGrath Says the Sequel Needs the Right Story First

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Ben Stiller, Jada Pinkett Smith, and David Schwimmer voiced Alex, Gloria, and Melman before, but none are officially confirmed to return for Madagascar 4 yet.

The Original Cast Is Still Not Confirmed for the Sequel

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DreamWorks once scheduled Madagascar 4 for 2018, then removed it in 2015. Today, no release date, production start, director, or final cast has been announced.

Madagascar 4 Has No Release Date or Production Start

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Why Madagascar 4 Still Has Fans Hoping for One More Film

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