Terminator: Dark Fate does not feature any explicitly identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The strong bond between Grace and Dani, while central, is portrayed as a protector-protectee relationship and chosen family, without explicit queer framing. Therefore, there is no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate.

Terminator: Dark Fate does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on its core sci-fi action plot without engaging with transgender identity or experiences.

The film features returning legacy characters Sarah Connor and the T-800, who retain their established genders. New protagonists Dani Ramos and Grace, and the antagonist Rev-9, are original characters without prior canonical genders to be swapped from.

The film introduces new, original characters (Dani Ramos, Grace, Rev-9) who do not have prior established races. Legacy characters like Sarah Connor and the T-800 maintain their original racial portrayals from previous installments.