The film follows a traditional heteronormative framework. Romantic tension is limited to the central arc between Leo Davidson and Ari, with no presence of non-cisnormative identities.

Leadership roles and military structures rely heavily on masculine archetypes of physical dominance. While Ari provides intellectual agency, the ape society leans toward patriarchal hierarchies.

The human cast is largely homogeneous. However, the species-based caste system serves as a sophisticated metaphor for systemic stratification and the subjugation of marginalized groups.

The narrative offers a strong critique of institutionalized dogma. It frames religious institutions as tools of oppression used to suppress scientific inquiry and maintain social control.

There is no significant focus on visible or invisible disabilities. Characters are defined by species or socio-political roles rather than neurodivergence or physical disability.