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The Secret Life of Pets 2

The Secret Life of Pets 2 is a 2019 American animated comedy film directed by Chris Renaud and written by Brian Lynch.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Secret Life of Pets 2 is a 2019 American animated comedy film directed by Chris Renaud and written by Brian Lynch. It is the sequel to The Secret Life of Pets (2016) and the second feature film in the Secret Life of Pets franchise. The film was produced by Universal Pictures and Illumination and released in the United States on June 7, 2019.

Plot

The film follows Max and other pets as their lives change after their owners leave for work or school. Public descriptions of the story emphasize the pets' separate adventures and the secret lives they lead away from their humans.

Production

The film was developed as a sequel to the 2016 animated hit and produced by Illumination and Universal Pictures. Chris Renaud returned to direct, with Brian Lynch credited as writer.

Release and reception

The Secret Life of Pets 2 was released in the United States on June 7, 2019. It had a reported production budget of $80 million and earned $431.1 million worldwide.

Franchise

The film is the second feature in the Secret Life of Pets franchise. It expands on the premise of pets leading independent lives when their owners are away.

Key facts

  • The Secret Life of Pets 2 is a 2019 American animated comedy film and the sequel to The Secret Life of Pets (2016).
  • The film was directed by Chris Renaud and written by Brian Lynch.
  • It was produced by Universal Pictures and Illumination.
  • The film has a running time of 86 minutes and grossed $431.1 million worldwide.
  • It was released in the United States on June 7, 2019.
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Canadian context

The film was released theatrically in Canada as a mainstream Hollywood animated title from Universal Pictures, and it would have been widely available in Canadian cinemas and home entertainment markets.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Secret Life of Pets 2?
It is a 2019 American animated comedy film and the sequel to The Secret Life of Pets.
Who directed The Secret Life of Pets 2?
Chris Renaud directed the film.
Who wrote The Secret Life of Pets 2?
Brian Lynch is credited as the writer.
When was The Secret Life of Pets 2 released?
It was released in the United States on June 7, 2019.
How long is The Secret Life of Pets 2?
Its running time is 86 minutes.
How much did The Secret Life of Pets 2 earn at the box office?
It grossed $431.1 million worldwide.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Secret_Life_of_Pets_2
    Supports: Director, writer, runtime, release date, country, language, budget, and box office
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5113040/
    Supports: Release date, runtime, genre, and plot synopsis
  3. Illumination — https://www.illumination.com/movie/the-secret-life-of-pets-2/
    Supports: Official studio identification of the film as the sequel and franchise context
  4. The Numbers — https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Secret-Life-of-Pets-2-The-(2019)
    Supports: Synopsis and box office-related information