Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (or just simply known as Madagascar 2, 'Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa' or Madagascar: Escape To Africa) is the upcoming 2008 sequel to the 2005 film, Madagascar. It is in production by DreamWorks Animation and is scheduled to be released on November 7, 2008. The film will be distributed by Paramount Pictures. DreamWorks announced on their website that Madagascar will become a franchise similar to that of Shrek. It has been confirmed that the film will be about the animals starting the plane on Madagascar, and then landing in Africa, and meeting some of Alex's family (a plot similar to that of Shrek 2). The movie had two working titles before finally deciding on its current title. The previous titles for the movie included "Madagascar: The Lost Island" and "Madagascar: The Crate Escape", which was featured on a trailer with Ben Stiller. It is also likely that Marty's history will be revealed as well being that there is a baby Marty role in the cast.