Universal Soldier: The Return

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. It follows the standard heterosexual and cisgender dynamics typical of late-90s action cinema.

The narrative focuses on the physical prowess of the male lead. While the female lead is a capable ally, the film upholds traditional gender roles.

The cast is primarily white, reflecting mainstream casting trends of the time. It lacks actively leading characters of color or a non-Anglo-Saxon majority.

The story critiques the military-industrial complex and dehumanizing technology. However, it frames this through standard man-vs-machine clichés rather than systemic social critique.

There is no meaningful representation of visible or invisible disabilities. The soldiers' lack of autonomy is treated as a programming issue rather than a disability.