Code Unknown explores identity, race, and social fragmentation, but these themes are integrated through intersecting personal stories rather than forced identity-driven casting. The film’s narrative can feel disjointed at times, but not solely due to woke ideology, it's more a stylistic choice. While identity plays a clear role, the storytelling doesn't fall prey to tokenism or flawless characterization for diverse characters.

Traditional institutions like family or religion aren't central, but also aren't explicitly mocked or portrayed as dangerous. The film leans on contemporary moral ambiguity and often questions social cohesion, which can be seen as subtly challenging older norms, though not aggressively rewriting them. Its focus on modern alienation rather than overt subversion puts it in milder woke territory here.

The film's worldview is geared toward intersectional social critique. Traditional or dissenting perspectives aren't given significant space or nuance; the focus is predominantly on the struggles of marginalized characters, with less attempt to sincerely represent alternative viewpoints. Still, there are moments of ambiguity and complexity in character motivations.