The first "American Pie" film was released in 1999 and was a surprise hit, grossing over $235 million worldwide. The film's success spawned a franchise, with five more films released over the next two decades: "American Pie 2" (2001), "American Wedding" (2003), "American Reunion" (2012), "American Pie 5" (not officially titled, but referred to as "American Pie Presents: Band Camp") (2005), and "American Pie: Book of Love" (2009). The seventh film, simply titled "American Pie," was released in 2019, marking a revival of the franchise.