Sunday Update: Paramount estimates that Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted will take in $60.35 million during its debut frame.

Saturday Update: Paramount reports that Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted managed $20.450 million on Friday. We're projecting a $61.4 million debut frame.

Thursday Update: Paramount reports that Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted already has $7.5 million in the bank from only three territories:

Russia: $3.7 million from 881 locations—the strongest opening ever for an animated flick in Russia.
Korea: $1.9 million from 502 locations
France: $1.9 million from 685 locations

Madagascar 3 opens in 28 markets this coming weekend including Russia, China, France, Korea, Brazil, and Mexico—day and date with the U.S.