Director: Thorbjørn Christoffersen, Anders Matthesen

Cast: Anders Matthesen, Flora Ofelia Hofmann Lindahl, Louis Næss-Schmidt, Emma Sehested Høeg

Checkered Ninja 3 is a 2026 Danish animated action-comedy film directed by Thorbjørn Christoffersen and Anders Matthesen, continuing the beloved franchise about a boy and his tiny, fierce ninja companion navigating friendship, rivalry, and reluctant heroism in hilarious and heartfelt fashion.

What is Checkered Ninja 3 about?

Alex has grown comfortable enough with his extraordinary life that ordinary things — hanging out with friends, avoiding drama — have started to feel far more appealing than saving the world. Checkered Ninja, on the other hand, is restless. Sidelined and itching for action, the pint-sized warrior is desperate to get back into the field. When a chance encounter pulls Alex into a standoff with Marco, the menacing boyfriend of Jessica, neither of them asked for this fight — but Checkered Ninja makes sure Alex does not back down. What begins as a minor personal conflict quickly spirals into something neither of them saw coming, testing their partnership and forcing Alex to decide what kind of person — and hero — he wants to be.

Cast & crew

The film reunites the voice talent behind its predecessors. Anders Matthesen, who also co-directs, leads the cast alongside Flora Ofelia Hofmann Lindahl, Louis Næss-Schmidt, and Emma Sehested Høeg. Matthesen's dual role as director and lead voice performer gives the franchise a distinctive authorial consistency that fans have come to expect across all three films.

Context & significance

Danish animated films have found a surprisingly warm reception among Persian-speaking diaspora families who enjoy high-quality European animation outside the usual Hollywood fare. Checkered Ninja 3 blends slapstick energy with genuine emotional stakes — a combination that lands well across age groups and cultural backgrounds. The film is available on K-Time with a Persian dub, meaning younger viewers can follow along entirely in Persian without any language barrier. For diaspora parents seeking entertaining, age-appropriate content that keeps kids engaged, this franchise delivers consistent laughs and a clear moral core about loyalty, courage, and doing the right thing even when it is inconvenient.

Where & how to watch

Checkered Ninja 3 is available on K-Time with a full Persian dub. Stream it on your browser, TV, or phone — no VPN required, no geo-blocking, and no extra download needed. Start your subscription and cancel anytime.