With nine films and two distinct timelines (the original cast and the spin-offs), it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Here’s the best approach:

This article serves as that definitive index. We will catalog every major entry in the American Pie universe, explain the confusing timeline of "Theatrical" vs. "Straight-to-DVD" releases, and discuss where the franchise stood in 2021.

American Pie film franchise consists of nine films released between 1999 and 2020. The series is divided into two distinct categories: the Main Series (theatrical releases following the original cast) and the "American Pie Presents" Spin-off Series (direct-to-video films with new lead characters). Radio Times The Main Series (Theatrical)

This guide serves as your ultimate index, cataloging every major film from the watershed year of 1999 to the 2021 release of Girls' Rules , exploring their plots, cultural impact, and why they remain relevant today.

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Running parallel to the main series, these spin-offs were released directly to home video and focus on a new generation of characters, primarily various members of the Stifler family.

Supercharged Stifler’s role in the group. Featured the notorious superglue incident and band camp revelations. 3. American Wedding (2003) Release Date: August 1, 2003

The series evolved from a high-budget theatrical phenomenon to a long-running direct-to-video brand, concluding its most recent era in 2020/2021. Film Title Release Year Primary Focus American Pie Theatrical Losing virginity before graduation. American Pie 2 Theatrical Post-freshman year summer beach house reunion. American Wedding Theatrical Transition into adulthood via Jim and Michelle’s wedding. Presents: Band Camp Matt Stifler’s disciplinary stint at band camp. Presents: The Naked Mile Erik Stifler’s college track tradition. Presents: Beta House Rivalry between college fraternities. Presents: The Book of Love Discovering the original "Bible" of sexual advice. American Reunion Theatrical

The franchise is split into two distinct groups: the mainline theatrical films that follow the original core cast, and the direct-to-video spin-offs that focus on new characters (often relatives of the Stifler family). Here is a complete chronological index of all films released from 1999 to 2021.

(American Pie 3) (2003)

High schoolers find the ruined "Bible" of seduction and rebuild it.

Solidified the franchise's summer-party aesthetic. It featured iconic band camp callbacks. American Wedding (2003) Director: Jesse Dylan

The "Index" of the main franchise follows the original cast (Jim, Stifler, Oz, Kevin, and Finch) as they navigate high school, college, and adulthood. American Pie (1999)

The gang reunites for a summer beach house rental after their freshman year of college.