Hey Arnold! The Movie focuses on a classic underdog story, where kids unite to save their neighborhood. Identity boxes aren’t checked for the sake of it, and casting reflects the show’s established, organic diversity instead of forced representation. Character personalities actually drive the story, not ideology. Some minor nods to inclusivity, but nothing intrusive.

The film doesn’t attack family, religion, or masculinity; it presents a positive view of community, friendship, and standing up for what’s right. It’s refreshingly free of lecturing, with traditional values like teamwork and courage at the center. Cultural traditions in the urban neighborhood are celebrated rather than rewritten for contemporary talking points.

Alternative perspectives aren’t demonized, and there’s no real mockery of dissenting views. Villains are big corporations, not people with traditional values. While the film’s worldview is positive and inclusive, it doesn’t hammer home a single, sanitized ideology. There’s space for debate and gray areas, especially compared to more recent launches.