The Secret Life of Pets (franchise)

The Secret Life of Pets
Created by
Original workThe Secret Life of Pets (2016)
OwnerUniversal Pictures (via Illumination)
Years2016–present
Films and television
Film(s)
Short film(s)
  • Norman Television (2016)
  • Weenie (2016)
  • Super Gidget (2019)
Games
Video game(s)The Secret Life of Pets: Unleashed
Audio
Soundtrack(s)
Miscellaneous
Theme park attraction(s)The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!

The Secret Life of Pets is an American media franchise created by Illumination. Directed by Chris Renaud, the franchise stars the voices of Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart, Jenny Slate, Ellie Kemper, Lake Bell, Dana Carvey, Tara Strong, Hannibal Buress, and Bobby Moynihan, among others. The first film, The Secret Life of Pets, was released on July 8, 2016 and received positive reviews from critics. The second film, The Secret Life of Pets 2, was released on June 7, 2019 in the US and received mixed reviews from critics. The series has grossed $1.3 billion so far.

The films follow a group of domesticated house pets who embark on various adventures outside the comfort of their apartment complex.