The first American Pie film, directed by Paul Weiland, was released in 1999 and introduced audiences to a group of high school friends who make a pact to lose their virginity before graduation. The film's success led to a sequel, American Pie 2, in 2001, which followed the same characters as they navigated college life. The franchise expanded to include American Wedding (2003), American Reunion (2012), and several spin-off films, including American Pie Presents: Band Camp (2005) and American Pie Presents: Girls Rule! (2007).