Is The Secret Life of Pets 2 safe for children?

Max the terrier must cope with some major life changes when his owner gets married and has a baby. When the family takes a trip to the countryside, nervous Max has numerous run-ins with canine-intolerant cows, hostile foxes and a scary turkey. Luckily for Max, he soon catches a break when he meets Rooster, a gruff farm dog who tries to cure the lovable pooch of his neuroses.

This movie features fast-paced action sequences, frequent scene changes, bright colors, and rapid dialogue typical of modern animated films, making it better suited for older toddlers than infants.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

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