While "Ant-Man and the Wasp" introduces a more prominent female lead, most characters feel organic within the Marvel universe. There’s some emphasis on empowerment, but it doesn’t overwhelmingly distract from the story or character development. The narrative isn’t significantly sacrificed for ideological statements, but the shift toward emphasizing identity is noticeable.

Traditional family dynamics are somewhat upended as the male lead is often outshone by female characters, and Hank Pym steps back for Hope to take center stage. Still, the film generally respects family and redemption themes, without overtly mocking gender roles, but the trend toward elevating newer characters is evident.

Alternative viewpoints don’t get much airtime, but the film isn’t as heavy-handed with messaging as other Marvel outings. Characters generally share similar values, and dissenting perspectives are rare, though not villainized. It stays fairly safe, but there’s a whiff of ideological uniformity.