The Ninja Trilogy

The Ninja Trilogy is a collection of three action films released between 1981 and 1984. Unified by the recurring role of Sho Kosugi as a ninjutsu practitioner, these movies represent a significant development in mainstream action cinema, contributing to an increase in ninja-themed films. The collection is widely recognized for its characteristic style of excess, a hallmark of the production company Cannon Films during this period. The trilogy consists of Enter the Ninja (1981), Revenge of the Ninja (1983), and Ninja III: The Domination (1984), with a combined runtime of 282 minutes and a total budget of $4,200,000. The films collectively generated $20,778,812 in revenue. These films mark a notable period, building upon earlier works like The Octagon from the 1980s to establish a trend of ninja figures in action movies. The trilogy's financial performance includes revenue figures of $NULL for Enter the Ninja, $13,168,027 for Revenge of the Ninja, and $7,610,785 for Ninja III: The Domination.