The film lacks LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisnormative gender expressions. Character dynamics remain centered on traditional interpersonal structures typical of action-thrillers.

Female characters are depicted as competent scientific and maritime experts rather than damsels in distress. However, central agency and physical combat remain driven by the male protagonist.

A diverse ensemble cast populates the research and mining teams, featuring various ethnicities. This inclusion creates a textured, globalized setting without centering identity politics.

The story follows traditional Western tropes of man versus nature and scientific hubris. It lacks significant engagement with moral relativism or systemic critiques of Western institutions.

Characters are defined by their physical capability to endure extreme environmental stressors. There is no significant portrayal of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.