D.A.R.Y.L. is a science fiction film centered on a robot boy's quest for identity and family. The narrative and character arcs do not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Therefore, the film has no depiction of LGBTQ+ elements.

The film "D.A.R.Y.L." does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on a young boy who is a secret government experiment, a Data Analysing Robot Youth Lifeform, and his experiences with a human family and the government's attempts to retrieve him. Therefore, there is no depiction of transsexual identity to evaluate within the movie's plot or character arcs.

The film is a science fiction drama centered on a young boy who is a robot. Female characters, such as D.A.R.Y.L.'s adoptive mother and a scientist, are present but are not depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Their roles are primarily supportive or intellectual.

D.A.R.Y.L. is an original film from 1985, not an adaptation or reboot. Its characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior source material or historical record to establish a canonical gender for any character that could then be swapped.

D.A.R.Y.L. is an original 1985 film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a historical biopic. Its characters were created for this movie, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical depiction against which to assess a race swap.