Checkered Ninja 2

Checkered Ninja 2

Year: 2021

Runtime: 86 mins

Language: Danish

Director: Thorbjørn Christoffersen

ActionFamilyComedyAnimation

Following a narrow escape from a prison sentence in Thailand, Phillip Eppermint’s actions trigger the emergence of Checkered Ninja, who sets his sights on Alex. Alex and his family must then travel to Thailand to confront and apprehend Eppermint, leading to a series of challenging encounters and unexpected twists.

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1

Alex becomes a vigilante in Albertslund

Some time after framing Eppermint, Alex Stenstrøm becomes a vigilante, patrolling Albertslund and taking matters into his own hands. He starts protecting his neighbourhood and becomes a visible, nightly presence on the streets.

Albertslund, Copenhagen
2

John's breakthrough funds a family vacation

Alex's stepfather John earns a large cheque from his digestion app breakthrough. He decides to use the money to treat the family to a vacation and arranges a vote to pick the destination.

Home, Albertslund
3

Alex notices Jessica's distance and Marco rumors

Alex visits Jessica and learns she plans to attend a party with older kids. He overhears Tina and Gina talking about a bad boy named Marco, which unsettles him and fuels his insecurity.

Jessica's place
4

Nakamura returns inside a hedgehog

A lightning strike hits a hedgehog and resurrects Taiko Nakamura inside it. Nakamura explains that he has returned because their mission feels off and that he wants to help Alex.

On the way home, Albertslund
5

Eppermint's imminent release from prison in Thailand

Alex learns that Eppermint will be released from a Thai prison soon due to lack of evidence. The looming release raises urgency for Alex and his allies to act.

Prison in Thailand
6

Thailand trip chosen; Nakamura gets a new body

John uses the 150,000 kroner to push for a Thailand vacation, setting the destination in stone. Nakamura is fitted into a new ninja doll body, though its feminine appearance angers him.

Home
7

In Bangkok, Eppermint is released; cafe plan forms

In Bangkok, Alex and the Ninja sneak to the prison to witness Eppermint's release. They follow him and Jimmy to a cafe where they realize a late night meeting at Jimmy's Lucky Fucky Club is planned.

Bangkok
8

Jessica cheating revelation and breakup

Odysseus informs Alex that Jessica has been cheating on him with Marco. Around the same time, Jessica calls to break up because he isn’t the 'bad boy' type, fueling his sense of betrayal.

9

Honey Bee on the list and Koh Ho-Ann target

That night, the family eats at a restaurant across from the club while Eppermint and Jimmy finalize their plans. The first name on Eppermint’s list is Honey Bee, who is said to live on Koh Ho-Ann island near Bangkok.

Koh Ho-Ann island
10

Diving centre meeting with Jasper; plan to locate Honey Bee

Alex meets Jasper, Eppermint’s interpreter who witnessed Quang’s murder. Jasper arranges to reconnect later when Honey Bee’s location is found.

Koh Ho-Ann island, diving centre
11

Diving centre ambush and rescue

At the diving centre, Eppermint and Jimmy ambush Alex, Nakamura, and Jasper after being betrayed. A gas tank is set to blow the centre, but Sean arrives just in time to pull them to safety as the place threatens to explode.

Diving centre
12

Chase to Honey Bee and climactic shed confrontation

Eppermint and Jimmy drive toward Honey Bee’s island home, but Alex and Sean pursue them by scooter. Honey Bee escapes into a cobra filled shed, Eppermint corners Alex, and Sean distracts the villain long enough for Honey Bee and Alex to strike back, and Eppermint is killed when he falls into a cage of cobras.

Near Koh Ho-Ann / shed
13

Live-stream reveal and new future with Nakamura

Sean reveals the fight with Eppermint was live streamed, exposing Eppermint's true nature. Jessica watches the video and berates Alex as a bad boy, pushing him to rethink her judgment and end the relationship. The next day, the family celebrates saving Honey Bee, and Alex gifts Nakamura a new ninja doll body, vowing to fight any future foe.

Bangkok / home

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:24

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