3 Ninjas Kick Back is a 1994 American sequel to the film 3 Ninjas. It received mostly negative reviews from critics. This is the only 3 Ninjas film with a video game adaptation. Despite being released before 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up, this film was actually shot a year later. Mori's last name changes from Tanaka to Shintaro in from the original movie to Kick Back for no apparent reason. Even though this movie was made after Knuckle Up, it was released before Knuckle up due to legal issues.