The score was composed by Hans Zimmer , and the soundtrack prominently featured the song "Firework" by Katy Perry during its climactic circus performances.
The film grossed $746.9 million worldwide against a $145 million budget, making it the highest-grossing entry in the Madagascar franchise. The score was composed by Hans Zimmer ,
The film features returning stars and notable new additions to the ensemble: Voice Actor Role Description Ben Stiller A lion and the group's leader Marty Chris Rock A plains zebra and Alex's best friend Melman David Schwimmer A hypochondriac reticulated giraffe Gloria Jada Pinkett Smith A strong-willed hippopotamus Captain Chantel DuBois Frances McDormand The villainous animal control officer Vitaly Bryan Cranston A Russian Siberian tiger and former circus star Gia Jessica Chastain An Italian jaguar and Alex's love interest Stefano Martin Short An enthusiastic Italian sea lion King Julien XIII Sacha Baron Cohen The self-proclaimed king of the lemurs Skipper Tom McGrath The leader of the penguins Production and Reception The score was composed by Hans Zimmer ,