The Secret Life of Pets Timeline ( Real )

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July 8, 2016

Release of The Secret Life of Pets

The animated comedy film The Secret Life of Pets was released in theaters in the United States.

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August 2017

Announcement of The Secret Life of Pets 2

Illumination Entertainment announced a sequel to The Secret Life of Pets.

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June 7, 2019

Release of The Secret Life of Pets 2

The sequel to The Secret Life of Pets was released in theaters.

The Secret Life of Pets Timeline ( Fictional )

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Day 1 Morning

Max's Routine Life

Max, a terrier, lives a comfortable life with his owner Katie in an apartment in New York City.

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Day 1 Afternoon

Arrival of Duke

Katie brings home Duke, a large and unruly dog, which disrupts Max's peaceful life.

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Day 2 Morning

Max and Duke's Fight

Max and Duke fight due to jealousy and misunderstandings, leading to them getting lost in the city.

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Day 2 Daytime

Lost in the City

Max and Duke try to find their way back home, encountering various city challenges and animals.

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Day 2 Evening

Meeting Snowball and the Flushed Pets

Max and Duke meet Snowball, a rebellious rabbit leading a group of abandoned pets plotting revenge against humans.

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Day 2 Night

Escape from the Flushed Pets

Max and Duke escape from Snowball's lair after learning about his plan to attack humans.

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Day 3 Morning

Returning Home with Help

With assistance from Flushed Pets and other animals, Max and Duke find their way back to Katie's apartment.

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Day 3 Afternoon

Max and Duke Becoming Friends

Max accepts Duke as part of the family, and they become close friends.