The Secret Life of Pets 2
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| Directed by | Chris Renaud |
| Written by | Brian Lynch |
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| Edited by | Tiffany Hillkurtz |
| Music by | Alexandre Desplat[1] |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures[2] |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Secret Life of Pets 2 is an upcoming American 3D computer animated comedy film produced by Illumination. It is directed by Chris Renaud and written by Brian Lynch, and is a sequel to the 2016 film The Secret Life of Pets. Patton Oswalt stars, with Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart, Jenny Slate, Ellie Kemper, Lake Bell, Dana Carvey, Hannibal Buress and Bobby Moynihan returning from the first film. New cast members include Tiffany Haddish, Nick Kroll, Pete Holmes and Harrison Ford.
The film is scheduled for release on June 7, 2019, by Universal Pictures.
Synopsis
The film continues the story of Max and his pet friends, following their secret lives after their owners leave them for work or school each day.
Cast
- Patton Oswalt as Max, a Jack Russell Terrier.
- Eric Stonestreet as Duke, a large, brown, shaggy mongrel who lives with Max.
- Kevin Hart as Snowball, a white rabbit and former flushed pet.
- Jenny Slate as Gidget, a white Pomeranian and Max’s girlfriend.
- Ellie Kemper as Katie, Max and Duke's friendly owner.
- Lake Bell as Chloe, a morbidly obese and apathetic grey tabby cat who is one of Max's friends.
- Dana Carvey as Pops, an elderly Basset Hound who is paralyzed in his back legs and on of Max's friends.
- Hannibal Buress as Buddy, a laid-back dachshund and one of Max's friends.
- Bobby Moynihan as Mel, a hyperactive pug and one of Max's friends.
- Tiffany Haddish as Daisy, a Shih Tzu.
- Nick Kroll
- Pete Holmes
- Harrison Ford
Production
Development
On August 2, 2016, Universal Pictures and Illumination announced a sequel to the 2016 animated film The Secret Life of Pets with director Chris Renaud and writer Brian Lynch returning.[3] Chris Meledandri and Janet Healy would produce the film.[4]
Casting
In November 2017, it was announced that Louis C.K. would not be reprising his role as Max after being accused of and later admitting to sexual misconduct with five women.[5]
In April 2018, it was announced that Patton Oswalt will replace C.K. as Max while Hart, Stonestreet, Slate, Kemper, Bell, Carvey, Buress and Moynihan will reprise their roles. Additional casting includes Tiffany Haddish, Nick Kroll, Harrison Ford and Pete Holmes.[6]
Release
The Secret Life of Pets 2 is scheduled to be released on June 7, 2019 by Universal Pictures.[7] It was previously set for a July 13, 2018 release,[3] then on July 3, 2019.[4] The film will be released in the United Kingdom a week earlier on May 27, 2019.[8]
Marketing
The film's first trailer, featuring Max, was released before another Illumination film, The Grinch.[9] A second trailer, which featured Chloe, was released later. The third trailer, featuring Snowball, was released online on December 18 2018, first accompanying theatrical showings of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse several days prior. A fourth trailer, featuring Haddish's character Daisy, was released online on January 3, 2019.
References
- ^ "Alexandre Desplat to Return for 'The Secret Life of Pets 2' - Film Music Reporter".
- ^ a b c "Film releases". Variety Insight. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
- ^ a b McNary, Dave (August 2, 2016). "'Secret Life of Pets 2' in the Works, Set for 2018 Release". Variety. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
- ^ a b "Minions 2 and Sing 2 Announced, Pets 2 Pushed Back a Year". ComingSoon.net. January 25, 2017. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
- ^ Busch, Anita (November 10, 2017). "Universal Pictures, Illumination Parts Ways With Louis C.K. On 'Secret Life Of Pets 2'". Deadline. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
- ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (April 25, 2018). "Harrison Ford Takes First Animated Role, In Illumination's 'The Secret Life Of Pets 2'". Deadline. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 15, 2017). "'The Secret Life Of Pets 2' Will Be Unleashed A Month Earlier". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 1, 2017.
- ^ "'The Secret Life of Pets 2' In UK Cinemas 27 May 2019". Filmoria.co.uk. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
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- 2019 films
- 2019 3D films
- 2019 animated films
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- 2010s American animated films
- 2010s comedy films
- English-language films
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- American children's animated comedy films
- American children's animated fantasy films
- American computer-animated films
- Animated films about animals
- Animated films about dogs
- Films featuring anthropomorphic characters
- Films featuring pets
- Films scored by Alexandre Desplat
- Films set in New York (state)
- Films set in New York City
- Illumination Entertainment animated films
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