The Secret Life of Pets is an American animated media franchise created by Illumination. Directed by Chris Renaud, the series stars the voices of Patton Oswalt, Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart, Jenny Slate, Ellie Kemper, Lake Bell, Dana Carvey, Hannibal Buress, Bobby Moynihan, Chris Renaud, Tara Strong and Kiely Renaud 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.