Escape from New York does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is solely focused on its dystopian action premise, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity within the film's scope.

Escape from New York does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The film's plot centers on a rescue mission in a post-apocalyptic setting, and there are no elements within the story that depict or address transsexual identity in any capacity.

The film features female characters like Maggie and the Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts. While Maggie is an active participant in the plot, her role in action sequences does not involve direct physical combat victories against male opponents. The other female character is portrayed as a victim. No female character is depicted winning close-quarters physical fights against men.

Escape from New York (1981) is an original film, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material. All characters were created for this film, establishing their canonical gender within this initial portrayal. Therefore, no characters were previously established as a different gender.

Escape from New York (1981) is an original film, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material. All characters were created for this film, establishing their race within its original context, thus precluding any race swaps from prior canon.