The direct-to-DVD special, Madly Madagascar , serves as a "midquel" set between the events of Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa and Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted . Directed by David Soren—who later directed Turbo —it follows the original cast as they celebrate their first Valentine's Day on the African savanna. 🦁 Plot Overview

(Chris Rock) encounters an Okapi who seems completely uninterested in him, a rarity for the social zebra.

The story revolves around the arrival of "Love Potion No. 9," which King Julien discovers and uses to market himself as the "Love King".

engage in their typical high-stakes mischief, though they are still in Africa before their eventual journey to Monte Carlo. 🎬 Production Details

(Ben Stiller) finds himself overshadowed by the potion's popularity, as he used to be the "king" of the holiday back in New York.