The American Pie franchise has been a staple of late 90s and early 2000s pop culture, providing audiences with a raunchy and humorous look at the lives of a group of high school friends navigating love, sex, and identity. The first film, released in 1999, was a massive success, grossing over $235 million worldwide and becoming a cultural phenomenon. The film's success spawned a series of sequels, including American Pie 2, American Wedding, and American Reunion, among others.