Universal Pictures has announced the home media release dates for the animated hit film The Secret Life of Pets. The movie will first be released to Digital HD on Tuesday, November 22nd, followed by multiple disc formats and combo editions on Tuesday, December 6th.
Among the multiple disc formats are Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, Ultra HD Blu-ray, and DVD, all of which come with a digital copy redeemable with UltraViolet partners. The 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD versions all feature almost an hour of bonus content, including three mini-movies: the all-new Norman Television, Weenie, and Mower Minions which debuted in theaters.
On Blu-ray and 4k Ultra HD Blu-ray The Secret Life of Pets will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack remixed specifically for the home theater environment. Of course, to fully experience the immersive sound format you’ll need a Dolby Atmos enabled AV receiver and additional speakers or sound bar.
Here’s a look at all the extra bonus content included with The Secret Life of Pets:
Blu-ray Exclusives Only
- How to Make an Animated Film – A behind-the-scenes look at how to make an animated film from the various departments that make up Illumination.
- Anatomy of a Scene – Filmmakers and animators take us through the multi-step process it takes to create a specific scene in the Secret Life of Pets.
Blu-ray and DVD Vonus Features
- Mini-Movies:
- Norman Television
- Weenie
- Mower Minions
- All About The Pets – Kevin Hart and Eric Stonestreet, with the help of animal trainer Molly Mignon O’Neill take you on an educational journey to learn more about your average and not-so average, household pets.
- Animals Can Talk: Meet The Actors – The comedy superstars who give voice to the film’s menagerie of characters talk about their roles and the process of bringing them to life.
- Hairstylist To The Dogs – Inspired by “Hairspray Live!,” Eric Stonestreet, with the help of a professional dog groomer Jess Rona, will take you through the basic steps to help your pups look as awesome as possible when they’re hanging out with their pet pals.
- The Best Of Snowball – A rapid-fire, fun and oddly musical mash-up of all the best Snowball one-liners
- Hot Dog Sing-Along – Join Max and Duke as they perform for their dinner in the sausage factory. This straightforward sing along is fun for the whole family to enjoy.
- Sing Trailer
- “Lovely Day” Lyric Video
- The Humans that Brought You Pets – Producers Chris Meledandri and Janet Healy, directors Chris Renaud and Yarrow Cheney, and writer Brian Lynch discuss what went into creating The Secret Life of Pet’s compelling characters and non-stop action.
- GoPro®: The Secret Life of Pets
- The Making of the Mini-Movies – A fun and interesting take on the Making of the Mini-Movies – we’ll explore the themes of each of the mini-movies through the eyes of the artists who made them.
