The Secret Life of Pets is a 2016 American 3D computer-animated comedy film produced by Illumination Entertainment and distributed by Universal Pictures.

When Did The Secret Life of Pets Come Out?

Release Date

1. Theatrical release: July 8, 2016 (United States)

2. Home media release: October 25, 2016 (United States)

Production

1. The film was directed by Chris Renaud, co-directed by Yarrow Cheney, and written by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio.

2. It features the voices of Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart, Jenny Slate, Ellie Kemper, Lake Bell, Dana Carvey, Hannibal Buress, Bobby Moynihan, and Albert Brooks.

3. The film follows the adventures of Max, a Jack Russell Terrier who lives in a Manhattan apartment with his owner, Katie, and his friends, Gidget, a Pomeranian; Snowball, a white rabbit; Chloe, a calico cat; and Mel, a pug.

Box Office

1. The Secret Life of Pets grossed $368.8 million in the United States and Canada and $507.9 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $876.8 million, making it the fourth highest-grossing film of 2016.

2. It was also the highest-grossing original animated film of all time, until it was surpassed by Zootopia in 2017.

Critical Reception

1. The Secret Life of Pets received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for its animation, voice acting, humor, and heartwarming story.

2. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 77% approval rating based on 244 reviews, with an average rating of 6.60/10. The site's consensus reads, "The Secret Life of Pets is a funny and heartwarming animated adventure with a talented voice cast and enough charm to please audiences of all ages."

3. On Metacritic, the film has a score of 68 out of 100, based on 42 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews."