The film follows a conventional heteronormative structure. It lacks explicit LGBTQ+ characters or same-sex intimacy as central plot drivers.

Diana Prince serves as the primary agent of change, eclipsing male-dominated structures. The film passes the Bechdel test, featuring women in high-stakes roles with substantive dialogue.

A diverse international ensemble provides a globalized feel. However, the central power dynamics remain largely centered around Western geopolitical interests.

The narrative critiques 1980s consumerism and capitalist greed through characters like Maxwell Lord. It uses the Dreamstone to explore the dangers of materialist values.

The story focuses on superhuman transformations rather than lived experiences of disability. There is no nuanced depiction of visible or invisible disabilities driving the plot.