The animated blockbuster The Secret Life of Pets is set to depart the Netflix library on August 1, 2026. The 2016 film, which features Kevin Hart as the voice of the fan-favorite rabbit Snowball, earned a massive $875 million at the global box office against a $75 million production budget, according to data from Box Office Mojo.
For subscribers looking to revisit the Illumination Entertainment production, the countdown is officially on.
Production and Franchise Impact
The screenplay was written by Brian Lynch, Cinco Paul, and Ken Daurio.
The sequel, which grossed over $431 million worldwide, saw a notable change in the voice cast: Patton Oswalt took over the role of the protagonist, Max, replacing Louis C.K. from the original film.
Critical Reception and Cast
Upon its 2016 release, the film received generally positive feedback for its visual style and humor. Todd Jorgenson of Cinemalogue noted in his review that the film’s “animal antics” and “nonstop mayhem” were likely to appeal to younger audiences, while the “sight gags and one-liners” were crafted to satisfy adults. He further praised the “colorful and crisply detailed” urban cityscape and described the ensemble voice cast as “endearing.”
Beyond Kevin Hart’s performance as the high-energy Snowball, the original film featured a stacked cast of voice actors, including:
- Louis C.K. as Max
- Eric Stonestreet as Duke
- Jenny Slate as Gidget
- Ellie Kemper as Katie
- Lake Bell as Chloe
- Dana Carvey as Pops
- Hannibal Buress as Buddy
- Bobby Moynihan as Mel
- Steve Coogan as Ozone
- Albert Brooks as Tiberius
- Chris Renaud as Norman
Streaming Availability and Final Dates
If you are a fan of the film, you have until the end of July to catch it on the platform before it rotates out of the catalog.
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