Great THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS Trailer Check out the new THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS trailer! The animated film, co-directed by Chris Renaud and Yarrow Cheney, stars the voice talents of Louis C.K., Ellie Kemper, Lake Bell, Kevin Hart, Bobby Moynihan, and Albert Brooks. THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS will be released in theaters on July 8. Taking place in a Manhattan apartment building, Max’s life as a favorite pet is turned upside down, when his owner brings home a sloppy mongrel named Duke. They have to put their quarrels behind when they find out that an adorable white bunny named Snowball is building an army of abandoned pets determined to take revenge on all happy-owned pets and their owners.