American Pie 2 4K Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		3.5
Video		5.0
Audio		5.0
Extras		4.5
Overall		4.0

American Pie 2 4K Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Dr. Svet Atanasov June 14, 2025

J.B. Rogers' "American Pie" (2001) arrives on 4K Blu-ray courtesy of 88 Films. The supplemental features on the release include four archival audio commentaries; multiple programs with cast and crew interviews; outtakes; original trailer; collection of behind the scenes stills; and more. In English, with optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature. Region-Free.

Life is a beach... with beautiful girls.

The comedy formula is largely the same. A case can be made that some of the laughs are not as good as those from the first film, but this was an unavoidable development for two reasons. First, American Pie 2 brings back the same characters and places them in virtually the same environment, so it is impossible to replicate the same high-quality laughs. The character arcs are complete, and all crucial relationships are already established, so the odd material, which produced the best laughs in the original film, must come from somewhere else. Second, a year has passed, all characters have grown older and become wiser and more experienced. In the college universe, a year is a very long time. A freshman, for instance, learns more than an adult will in a decade – and not in the library, but while befriending other freshmen and older residents of the college universe. Naturally, the same very funny gotcha moments from the original film would not have been possible this time.

After the old friends are reunited at a beautiful beach house in Michigan, where they plan to have an unforgettable summer, American Pie 2 appropriately begins treating all of them a bit differently. They are still horny boys, but when they make decisions, there is greater clarity in their arguments. Jim (Jason Biggs) figures out that half an hour, or less, of sexual fireworks involving Nadia (Shannon Elizabeth) ranks way lower than being in a serious relationship with Michelle (Alyson Hannigan). Oz (Chris Klein) and Heather (Mena Suvari) avoid numerous temptations to preserve their relationship while the latter is in Spain. Kevin (Thomas Ian Nicholas) and Vicky (Tara Reid) reevaluate their relationship and decide to terminate it, but for the right reason(s). Finch (Eddie Kay Thomas) stays out of trouble, too, and, while waiting for his older muse to reappear, becomes an expert on tantra. Stiffler (Seann William Scott) somehow figures out that his antics are not right for his equally awkward and determined to follow his steps little brother (Eli Marienthal). Even the Sherminator (Chris Owen) finds his A-game and picks up a girl who likes what he says and how he says it.

But the same feel-good silliness that made the original film a hit dominates American Pie 2, and this is the main reason the latter is effective, too. It really is this simple. Obviously, some situations where the silly evolves into crude are managed slightly differently now, but the performances and positive energy channeled through them remain the same. Because of all this, it is difficult to imagine that any fan of the original film would be underwhelmed by American Pie 2.

The one segment of American Pie 2 that should have been reexamined and rewritten is the finale, where Stifler’s Mom (Jennifer Coolidge) reappears in a posh black Mercedes-Benz. Stifler’s Mom is unquestionably a far better character than the Sherminator, possibly even Jim’s Dad (Eugene Levy), and easily could have been used to deliver various great laughs throughout the entire film.

American Pie 2 is available in two versions: Theatrical Rated R Version, which is approximately 105 minutes long, and Unrated Version, which is approximately 111 minutes long. Both are made available on 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray in this combo pack.

American Pie 2 4K Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

88 Films' release of American Pie 2 is a 4K Blu-ray/Blu-ray combo pack. The 4K Blu-ray is Region-Free. However, The Blu-ray is Region-B "locked".

Please note that some of the screencaptures included with this article are taken from the 4K Blu-ray and downscaled to 1080p. Therefore, they do not accurately reflect the quality of the 4K content on the 4K Blu-ray disc, including the actual color values of this content.

Screencaptures #1-29 are from the Blu-ray.
Screencaptures #33-40 are from the 4K Blu-ray.

The release introduces a new 4K makeover of American Pie 2. In its native resolution, it can be viewed with Dolby Vision and HDR grades. I chose to view it with Dolby Vision and later spent time with the 1080p presentation of it on the Blu-ray.

On my system, American Pie 2 looked every bit as impressive as the recently remastered, also in 4K, American Pie. For this reason, I suspect that both films must have been remastered by the same party at Universal.

If you have the first Blu-ray release of American Pie 2 in your library, you should expect to see several key upgrades. For example, now all visuals have a healthier appearance and boast better delineation, clarity, and depth. The entire film is properly regraded, too. As a result, not only are various ranges of primaries and supporting nuances improved and rebalanced, but the dynamic range of all visuals is significantly better. So, large portions of the film can look quite different than they did in the past, but not in a revisionist way. (This improvement is just as easy to appreciate on 4K Blu-ray as it is on Blu-ray). The Dolby Vision grade handles the darker indoor and nighttime footage as well as the brighter daylight footage. I did not notice any flattening or crushing in darker areas. I felt that some of the daylight footage at the end of the film was a tad too warm, but I still liked what I saw a lot. Image stability is outstanding. The density levels of the visuals are terrific, too. I did not encounter any encoding anomalies to report in our review. All in all, the 4K makeover and its presentation on 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray are enormously satisfying, so it is very easy to predict that future upgrades of American Pie 2 will not be needed.

American Pie 2 4K Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

There are two standard audio tracks on this release: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0. Optional English SDH subtitles are provided for the main feature.

I revisited the entire film with the 5.1 track and did not test the 2.0 track. The overall quality of the 5.1 track is excellent, which of course is hardly surprising considering that American Pie 2 was released theatrically in 2001. However, I must mention that in a couple of areas where the music becomes prominent, it definitely feels like the 5.1 track could have had even better dynamic strength. Elsewhere, all exchanges are crystal clear and easy to follow. I did not encounter any anomalies to report in our review.

American Pie 2 4K Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

4K BLU-RAY DISC

• Commentary One - this archival audio commentary was recorded by director J.B. Rogers and is available only on the Theatrical Version. As you can probably guess, the majority of the comments address the production process, and specifically the locations in Southern California (not Michigan) where the film were shot, the various improvisations cast members did that ended up in the final cut of the film, some particular lensing choices that made to make the second film appear similar to the original film, and the use of music. Also, there are many interesting comments about the chemistry between the stars, and the great time everyone apparently had while working on the film.

• Commentary Two - this archival audio commentary was recorded by writer and executive producer Adam Herz and is available only on the Theatrical Version. Herz shares plenty of recollections about the initial concept for American Pie 2 and how a lot was done to keep or mimic as much of what worked well in the original film as possible. Herz also comments on different bits of improvised material that turned out very well and was kept, as well as the house that was chosen for Stifler's party. Apparently, this is the same house that was used in Risky Business.

• Commentary Three - this archival audio commentary was recorded by Jason Biggs, Mena Suvari, and Thomas Ian Nicholas, and is available only on the Theatrical Version. The three actors go down memory lane and recall how various scenes were shot, and frequently comment on their favorite bits from the film as well.

• Commentary Four - this archival audio commentary was recorded by Eddie Kaye Thomas and is available only on the Theatrical Version. Thomas recalls what it was like to be part of American Pie 2 and addresses various scenes. Also, Thomas comments on a few outtakes and clarifies how he often had to adjust while the other actors, most notably Seann William Scott, were improvising.

BLU-RAY DISC

• Commentary One - this archival audio commentary was recorded by director J.B. Rogers and is available only on the Theatrical Version. As you can probably guess, the majority of the comments address the production process, and specifically the locations in Southern California (not Michigan) where the film were shot, the various improvisations cast members did that ended up in the final cut of the film, some particular lensing choices that made to make the second film appear similar to the original film, and the use of music. Also, there are many interesting comments about the chemistry between the stars, and the great time everyone apparently had while working on the film.

• Commentary Two - this archival audio commentary was recorded by writer and executive producer Adam Herz and is available only on the Theatrical Version. Herz shares plenty of recollections about the initial concept for American Pie 2 and how a lot was done to keep or mimic as much of what worked well in the original film as possible. Herz also comments on different bits of improvised material that turned out very well and was kept, as well as the house that was chosen for Stifler's party. Apparently, this is the same house that was used in Risky Business.

• Commentary Three - this archival audio commentary was recorded by Jason Biggs, Mena Suvari, and Thomas Ian Nicholas, and is available only on the Theatrical Version. The three actors go down memory lane and recall how various scenes were shot, and frequently comment on their favorite bits from the film as well.

• Commentary Four - this archival audio commentary was recorded by Eddie Kaye Thomas and is available only on the Theatrical Version. Thomas recalls what it was like to be part of American Pie 2 and addresses various scenes. Also, Thomas comments on a few outtakes and clarifies how he often had to adjust while the other actors, most notably Seann William Scott, were improvising.

• Deleted Scenes - presented here are several unrestored deleted scenes. In English, not subtitled. (11 min).

• The Temptation of Oz - this archival program takes a closer look at the production of American Pie 2 and some apparently good material featuring Oz that did not make it to the final cut of the film. Included in it are clips from interviews with producer Chris Moore, Chris Klein, Mena Suvari, writer Adam Herz, and director J.B. Rogers. In English, not subtitled. (8 min).

• Stifler's Dad Moves In - in this archival program, writer Adam Herz, director J.B. Rogers, and Chris Penn comment on Stifler's Dad, an awful character, that was meant to appear in American Pie 2 but never did. In English, not subtitled. (4 min).

• Stifler's Dad Moves Meets Jim's Dad - presented here is another scene involving Stifler's Dad that did not make it to the final cut of the film. In English, not subtitled. (3 min).

• Outtakes - presented here are several hilarious outtakes. In English, not subtitled. (6 min).

• "The Baking of American Pie 2" - this archival program examines the production of American Pie 2. It features numerous clips from cast and crew interviews, as well as raw footage from the shooting of the film. In English, not subtitled. (25 min).

• "Good Times With the Cast" - presented here are bits of hilarious footage from the shooting of American Pie 2. In English, not subtitled. (6 min).

• Music Video - presented here is the original music video for 3 Doors Down's hit "Be Like That".(5 min).

• Trailer - presented here is an original theatrical trailer for American Pie 2 with an introduction by Jason Biggs. In English, not subtitled. (4 min).

• Stills Gallery - presented here is a collection of behind the scenes stills. In English, not subtitled. (8 min).

• Lobby Card - one collectible lobby card.

• Book - a 40-page book with cast and crew stills and behind the scenes photos.

American Pie 2 4K Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

The summer reunion produces a lot of the same feel-good silliness that made the original film a huge hit. However, because everyone is slightly older and wiser, the quality of the laughs is a bit different. I think that this is the only way American Pie 2 could have been made to meet expectations, which is something sequels rarely manage to do. This combo pack introduces a beautiful new 4K makeover of American Pie 2, again prepared at Universal, that looks terrific on 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray. If you decide to pick it up for your library, please keep in mind that the Blu-ray is Region-B "locked". HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.