The wacky menagerie returns in 'The Secret Life of Pets 2,' adding the agreeably gruff presence of Harrison Ford as a cranky farm dog.

Illumination and Universal Pictures have bumped back the release of “The Secret Life of Pets 2” by a year, the studio announced Wednesday.

With “Sing,” above, and “The Secret Life of Pets,” Illumination Entertainment created hits from animal ensembles. (Courtesy of Illumination/Universal 2016) ...

Any pet owner who’s imbued his furry or feathered friends with deep thoughts and mysterious intentions will relate to the imagination behind “The Secret Life of Pets.” ...

A movie about what pets do during the day is a winning premise. Of course we want to know what those adorable creatures with whom we share our lives are up to, and so “The Secret Life of Pets ...

First, The Secret Life of Pets 2 is being pushed by a year from July 13, 2018, to Fourth of July weekend a year later.

Film Review: ‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’ Stronger sentiments and higher hijinks elevate this sequel above the original, as vexed dog Max wrestles with his protective instincts.

Review: The adorable new Secret Life of Pets attraction is a keeper that will hit the mark with families looking for a ride at Universal Studios Hollywood that everyone can enjoy together.

"The "Secret Life of Pets 2" picks up where the original film left off. Max watched over his owner in the first movie, but now, he is protecting her son in the second.

Illumination and Universal Pictures have bumped back the release of “The Secret Life of Pets 2” by a year, the studio announced Wednesday. The sequel to last summer’s animated hit will move ...

Because with “Sing” and last summer’s huge hit “The Secret Life of Pets,” 2016 was the year that Illumination creatively became much more than the House of Minions.