The film relies on a conventional heteronormative framework. The central plot is driven by the romantic tension between Maxwell Smart and Agent 99, following a traditional heterosexual trajectory.

The film disrupts gender hierarchies by making Agent 99 the superior field operative. While Smart is bumbling, 99 possesses higher tactical intelligence and physical agency, challenging the hyper-competent masculine hero trope.

Casting leans toward a traditional Western ensemble with white protagonists. While the KAOS syndicate adds global scale, the film lacks significant depth in intersectional representation or characters of color with high agency.

The narrative reinforces established institutional frameworks, focusing on the preservation of global stability through the CONTROL agency. It operates within standard spy genre parameters without engaging in subversive cultural themes.

There are no prominent characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Smart’s physical clumsiness is treated as character-driven slapstick rather than a meaningful exploration of physical impairment or neurodivergence.