The story lacks prominent LGBTQ+ characters or explicit explorations of non-heteronormative identities. The focus stays on survival and superhuman development. It avoids derogatory tropes, maintaining a neutral stance.

Caitlin Fairchild disrupts traditional hierarchies by serving as a powerful, intelligent protagonist. The ensemble provides a balanced distribution of agency, moving away from common damsel in distress archetypes.

The ensemble features a multi-ethnic group, including Black and White protagonists like Burnout, Faith, Grunge, and Freefall. This casting places characters of color in positions of high agency.

The film critiques centralized authority by framing a government agency as an oppressive force. The protagonists prioritize personal autonomy and individual identity over state-mandated roles.

Superpowered abilities serve as a metaphor for physical difference or neurodivergence. However, these traits are treated as superheroic tropes rather than lived experiences of disability.