Highlander does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on the conflict between immortal warriors and their heterosexual relationships, leaving no room for queer representation.

Highlander (1986) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The film's plot is centered on immortal beings engaged in a centuries-long conflict, with no elements related to gender identity or transition. Therefore, its net impact on the portrayal of transsexual characters is N/A.

The film does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents. Female characters are primarily in supporting or civilian roles and do not participate in action sequences of this nature.

Highlander (1986) is the original installment of the franchise. All main characters were created for this film, establishing their canonical gender within this production. There is no prior source material or previous installment from which characters were adapted with a different gender.

The 1986 film "Highlander" is the original depiction of its characters. While some characters' stated origins differ from their actors' races (e.g., Ramírez as Egyptian played by a white actor), these were casting choices within the film's initial creation, not changes from pre-existing canonical or historical racial portrayals.