Madagascar (2005)

Description

Madagascar (2005) – 4K Ultra HD Disc Review
DreamWorks Animation / Universal Pictures | 86 min | PG | July 22, 2025
Genres: Animation, Family, Comedy

Disc Specs

• Video: 2160p Ultra High Definition, HDR10, Dolby Vision
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
• Audio: English Dolby Atmos, French Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, Portuguese Dolby Digital 5.1
• Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish, Portuguese
• Region: A (4K disc is region free)
• Number of Discs: 2 (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray)
• Digital Copy: Included

Video Quality
The new 4K master breathes fresh life into Madagascar’s colorful world. Dolby Vision and HDR10 enhance brightness and contrast, making the lush jungle, city scenes, and ocean vistas pop with vibrancy. Fine details in fur textures and background animation hold up beautifully, with no signs of banding or compression.

Audio Quality
The Dolby Atmos mix delivers an energetic and playful soundstage. Dialogue is crisp, the Hans Zimmer score has more presence, and directional effects—especially in chase scenes and musical sequences—wrap around the listener. The 5.1 language tracks remain solid for non-Atmos setups.

Special Features (on included Blu-ray)

• Commentary by Directors Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath, and Producer Mireille Soria
• The Making of Madagascar featurette
• Mad Mishaps blooper reel
• Penguins short film: A Christmas Caper
• Multi-angle animation galleries
• Trailers and promotional material

✅ Overall Recommendation
This is the definitive home release of Madagascar. The picture and sound upgrades make it a joy to revisit, while the carryover Blu-ray extras provide a fun behind-the-scenes look. Highly recommended for animation lovers and family collections.