The film lacks LGBTQ+ characters or non-heteronormative identities. Romantic tension is limited to a traditional heterosexual dynamic between Indiana Jones and Willie Scott.

Willie Scott often occupies the 'damsel in distress' trope, relying on the male protagonist for security. While she is a professional performer, the narrative prioritizes masculine competence.

The film features an all-Indian supporting cast, providing significant agency to characters like Short Round. However, the 'Westerner saving the East' motif maintains a colonial perspective.

The story pits protagonists against a religious cult, framing their mysticism as dangerous. This reinforces a traditional moral framework where Western archetypes stabilize perceived systemic chaos.

There are no prominent depictions of visible or invisible disabilities. Characters are portrayed within the bounds of standard physical capability without neurodivergent representation.