The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019)
Kernel Score: 77% · 3,277 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Released: 2019-05-24
Runtime: 86 minutes
Is The Secret Life of Pets 2 worth watching?
Depends on your taste. The pets return for more adventures as Max gets nervous around the new baby. It's bright, undemanding and fine for younger children, but the jokes are thin and the three storylines are less fun than the first film.
Watch it if you
- have young kids who loved the first film
- want a light animated comedy
- like talking-animal adventures
Skip it if you
- want sharp humour for adults
- expect something as fresh as the original
Best for: Young family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Secret Life of Pets 2
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Max the terrier must cope with some major life changes when his owner gets married and has a baby. When the family takes a trip to the countryside, nervous Max has numerous run-ins with canine-intolerant cows, hostile foxes and a scary turkey. Luckily for Max, he soon catches a break when he meets Rooster, a gruff farm dog who tries to cure the lovable pooch of his neuroses.
The Secret Life of Pets 2 parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that The Secret Life of Pets 2 is a PG animated family film about a dog coping with his owner's new baby.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Mild cartoon peril involving hostile animals, appropriate for its family-friendly PG rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Secret Life of Pets 2
If you liked The Secret Life of Pets 2, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Toy Story (1995) — 96%: The best talking-toy adventure, warm and clever
- Zootopia (2016) — 87%: Animated talking-animal adventure that is wittier and smarter
- DC League of Super-Pets (2022) — 80%: Animal superhero comedy with plenty of laughs
- Up (2009) — 87%: Animated adventure that is moving as well as funny
- Inside Out (2015) — 89%: Animated film with emotional depth and humour
- 10 Lives (2024) — 86%: Animated animal comedy aimed at younger viewers
Director
Cast
- Patton Oswalt as Max (voice)
- Kevin Hart as Snowball (voice)
- Eric Stonestreet as Duke (voice)
- Jenny Slate as Gidget (voice)
- Tiffany Haddish as Daisy (voice)
- Lake Bell as Chloe (voice)
- Nick Kroll as Sergei (voice)
- Dana Carvey as Pops (voice)
- Ellie Kemper as Katie (voice)
- Harrison Ford as Rooster (voice)
The Secret Life of Pets 2 FAQ
Is The Secret Life of Pets 2 worth watching?
Depends on your taste. The pets return for more adventures as Max gets nervous around the new baby. It's bright, undemanding and fine for younger children, but the jokes are thin and the three storylines are less fun than the first film.
Where can I watch The Secret Life of Pets 2?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Secret Life of Pets 2 OK for kids?
The Secret Life of Pets 2 is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that The Secret Life of Pets 2 is a PG animated family film about a dog coping with his owner's new baby.
What movies are like The Secret Life of Pets 2?
If you liked The Secret Life of Pets 2, try Toy Story, Zootopia, DC League of Super-Pets and Up.