Question: when does the new madagascar movie come out

title: Madagascar (franchise)
text: DreamWorks Animation C.E.O. Jeffrey Katzenberg has stated that there is likely to be a fourth installment in the franchise . However , in June 2012 , DreamWorks Animation 's head of worldwide marketing , Anne Globe , said , `` It 's too early to tell . There has n't been a lot of discussion about that . '' Eric Darnell , who co-directed all three films , spoke of the possibility of the fourth film , noting , `` Two things have to happen . One is that the world has to want Madagascar 4 , because if they do n't want it , it does n't matter what we do . And the other thing is even if the world wants Madagascar 4 , we have to make sure that we have an idea that is incredible , that is great , that is unexpected . If the audience wants it and we have a great idea , we will see -- maybe . '' On June 12 , 2014 , the film was scheduled to be released on May 18 , 2018 . In January 2015 , Madagascar 4 was removed from the release schedule following corporate restructuring and DreamWorks Animation 's new policy to release two films a year . In April 2017 , Tom McGrath said about the film : `` There are things in the works , nothing is announced yet , but I think they 'll show their faces once more ... '' 

Answer: answer: DreamWorks Animation C.E.O. Jeffrey Katzenberg has stated that there is likely to be a fourth installment in the  Madagascar franchise. The film was scheduled to be released on May 18 , 2018, but Madagascar 4 was removed from the release schedule following corporate restructuring.