After introducing fans to the villainous Gru inDespicable MeandDespicable Me 2, and his sidekicks in the blockbuster spinoffMinions, animation company Illumination Entertainment is taking a more domestic approach with their next project,The Secret Life of Pets. We got our first look at this project with thetrailerthat debuted way back in July, but now that we’re getting closer and closer to the July 8 release date,Illuminationdebuted yet another trailer during the back half ofSuper Bowl 50. This trailer helps expose what your beloved pets may be up to after you leave the house for the day, and their actions may surprise you.
Thisanimated family comedyrepresents the fifth fullyanimated moviecollaboration between Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures.The Secret Life of Pets, a comedy about the lives our pets lead after we leave for work or school each day. Thecomedy superstarsyou love,Louis C.K.,Eric StonestreetandKevin Hart, make their animated feature film debuts in The Secret Life of Pets.
They are joined by co-starsEllie Kemper,Lake Bell,Jenny Slate, Bobby Moynihan, Hannibal Buress andAlbert Brooks. Illumination founder and CEOChristopher Meledandriand his longtime collaborator Janet Healy produce the film directed by Chris Renaud, co-directed by Yarrow Cheney and written by Brian Lynch and Cinco Paul & Ken Daurio. The Secret Life of Pets pulls the curtain back on one of animal kind’s greatest mysteries. Will you be surprised? You may want to set up a spy camera for your pet the next time you leave the house.
The Secret Life of Petswill go up against the Universal Pictures comedyMike and Dave Need Wedding Dateswhen it hits theaters nationwide on July 8. While it doesn’t have much direct competition, this animated comedy is sandwiched between a number of high-profile projects. Opening one week earlier on July 1 isThe BFG,The Legend of TarzanandThe Purge 3, whileGhostbusters,La La Landand The Lake open on July 15.
This comedy could very well be the latest in a long line of hit movies from Illumination, but given its stiff competition, it certainly may not fare as well as hits likeDespicable MeandDespicable Me 2andMinions. Do you thinkThe Secret Life of Petscould strike box office gold this summer? Let us know what you think after checking out the newSuper Bowl 50ad.
