The film operates within traditional heteronormative frameworks. There is no explicit depiction of same-sex intimacy or non-cisnormative gender identities among the Flock.

Max serves as a strong female lead, providing significant physical agency and intellectual authority. Her leadership challenges conventional tropes by placing a woman in command over her male counterparts.

The ensemble moves away from homogeneous casting to present a diverse group of teenagers. However, racial identity remains secondary to the characters' shared avian genetic status.

The story critiques institutional power by framing corporate organizations as oppressive forces. It emphasizes a 'found family' structure over traditional Western institutional stability.

Genetic experimentation serves as a metaphor for biological otherness. However, the film lacks an explicit engagement with neurodivergence or the lived experience of recognized disabilities.