The film features a subtle, implied queer relationship between two minor characters, Ayo and Aneka, through a brief interaction. This portrayal is incidental, neither central to the plot nor extensively developed. It avoids both problematic stereotypes and strong affirming narratives, resulting in a neutral overall impact on LGBTQ+ representation.

The film features several female characters who engage in and win direct physical combat against male opponents. Okoye, a Dora Milaje general, and Aneka, a Dora Milaje warrior, are shown using martial arts and melee weapons to defeat multiple male Talokanil soldiers in various battles.

The character Namor, traditionally depicted in comics as an Atlantean-human hybrid, is reimagined in the film as K'uk'ulkan, leader of the Mesoamerican-inspired Talokanil. This portrayal by an actor of indigenous descent represents a clear shift from the character's established racial and cultural identity.

The film emphasizes the profound importance of biological lineage and the continuation of the royal family's legacy through a child, while also depicting strong maternal authority and respect for ancestral traditions.