When Gabriel enters the diner, not only does he interact with the same waitress as in the previous film, but the same song is playing on the jukebox, Sleepwalk (1959) by Santo & Johnny.
The Prophecy 3: The Ascent marked the directorial debut of Patrick Lussier, who has often worked as an editor for horror director Wes Craven.
Gabriel says to Zophael, "Nice coat." This is the same line he gave to a coroner's assistant in the previous story who, thinking he was dead, stole his coat.