American Pie 2 is the 2001 sequel to the comedy film American Pie, making it the second in the American Pie franchise. It was written by Adam Herz and David H. Steinberg, and directed by James B. Rogers. The film picks up the story of the four friends from the first film as they reunite during the summer after their first year of college. It was released in the United States on August 10, 2001, and grossed over $145 million in the USA and $142 million overseas on a budget of $30 million. Its sequel is American Wedding. 　　The film tells the story of four friends (Kevin, Jim, Chris (“Oz”) and Paul (“Finch”) and their attempts to have the greatest summer party ever. Much of the film takes place at a summer beach house in Grant Harbour Michigan, per Kevin's older brother's suggestion.