Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures present The Secret Life of Pets, a comedy about the lives our pets lead after we leave for work or school each day. THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS Trailer. A Movie directed by Chris Renaud (Despicable Me 1 & 2). Release Date : July 8, 2016. Genre : Comedy. THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS Trailer. © 2015 - Universal Pictures. ✓ Subscribe now to catch the best trailers and the latest HD official movie trailer, film clip, scene and video !.