DuckTales primarily focuses on adventure, family dynamics, and universal moral lessons about greed versus generosity. It balances themes of individual enterprise and the importance of relationships, resulting in a neutral political stance without explicitly promoting either progressive or conservative ideologies.

The animated series features anthropomorphic characters whose cultural presentation aligns with traditional mainstream animation from its era. The narrative centers on adventure and wealth, presenting its main characters and themes in a neutral to positive light without explicit critique of traditional identities.