The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019)

Continuing the story of Max and his pet friends, following their secret lives after their owners leave them for work or school each day.

Directors:

Chris Renaud, Jonathan del Val (co-director) (as Jonathan Del Val)

Writer:

Brian Lynch

Stars:

Patton Oswalt, Kevin Hart, Harrison Ford

3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Patton Oswalt	...	Max (voice)
Kevin Hart	...	Snowball (voice)
Harrison Ford	...	Rooster (voice)
Eric Stonestreet	...	Duke (voice)
Jenny Slate	...	Gidget (voice)
Tiffany Haddish	...	Daisy (voice)
Lake Bell	...	Chloe (voice)
Dana Carvey	...	Pops (voice)
Bobby Moynihan	...	Mel (voice)
Hannibal Buress	...	Buddy (voice)
Chris Renaud	...	Norman / Additional Voices (voice)
Ellie Kemper	...	Katie (voice)
Pete Holmes	...	Chuck (voice)
Henry Lynch	...	Liam (voice)
Nick Kroll	...	Sergei (voice)

Storyline

Max faces some major changes after his owner Katie gets married and now has a child. On a family trip to the countryside, Max meets a farm dog named Rooster, and both attempt to overcome his fears. Meanwhile, Gidget tries to rescue Max's favorite toy from a cat-packed apartment, and Snowball sets on a mission to free a white tiger named Hu from a circus.

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Plot Keywords:

sequel | second part | talking animal | dog | talking dog | 

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Taglines:

They still have their secrets.

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Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some action and rude humor

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official Instagram

Country:

USA France Japan

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 June 2019 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Secret Life of Pets 2

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$80,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$46,652,680, 9 June 2019

Gross USA:

$158,257,265

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$429,434,163

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures, Illumination Entertainment, Dentsu

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Atmos (Dolby Atmos+Vision) DTS (DTS: X) Auro 11.1 SDDS Dolby Surround 7.1 Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Nick Kroll's fourth theatrically released animated film after Sausage Party (2016), Sing (2016), and Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017).

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Goofs

Katie and Chuck's SUV has the same license plate (HQO6874) as the circus truck.

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Quotes

Daisy: Excuse me, do any of you know Captain Snowball?
Snowball: Uh, yes. Yes, we do.
Chloe: And here we go.
Daisy: My name is Daisy, and I really got to talk to him. I don't mean to sound dramatic, but a poor defenseless animal needs saving. I need Captain Snowball for a top secret mission...
Snowball: Well, I got to go. But nice meeting you, uh, what was it again?
Daisy: Okay, you don't listen. It's Daisy.
Snowball: [he starts hopping off] Whatever. Okay, I got the dude that gets stuff to do things. Bye-bye.
Daisy: Mmm-hmm. That was weird.
Chloe: Oh, sister. It's ...

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Crazy Credits

Non-animated film clips with beginning of ending credits.

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Alternate Versions

The UK version edits Pops' line "Pickles is pissed!" as "Pickles is peeved!", due to mild language.

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Connections

Spoofs Dragon Ball Super (2015)

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Soundtracks

Ante Up (Robin Hoodz Theory)
Written by Jamal Grinnage, Eric Murry, Darryl Pittman
Performed by M.O.P.
Courtesy of Epic Records
By arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment

User Reviews

Very enjoyable

This was brilliant for the 5, 9 & 10 year olds who saw it, they thoroughly enjoyed it and laughed. This is a kids film, and a good one. Adults giving this serious reviews need to get a grip.