Code 8 Part II features representation-driven casting and places strong emphasis on identity-driven narratives. While the sci-fi action elements are still present, it seems character traits like race and social status often take the spotlight, overshadowing organic character development and classic story structure. The plot at times feels directed by messaging more than by character motivation.

The film appears to challenge authority figures and social order, casting traditional institutions as irredeemably corrupt or oppressive. Family and traditional values take a backseat to collectivist themes and activism, typical for ‘woke’ urban dystopias. Masculinity and traditional morality are largely sidelined in favor of more modern, relativistic virtues.

Alternative viewpoints are mostly reduced to villainous or caricature status. The film centers almost entirely on a modern, activist worldview, leaving little room for nuanced debate or legitimate dissent. Dissenters are rarely presented in a sympathetic or complex light; nuance gives way to ideological clarity.