Snake Eyes recasts a traditionally white character as Asian-American, focusing heavily on identity over established franchise history. Some viewers may interpret this as prioritizing representation over narrative consistency. While the story attempts a heroic arc, it feels secondary to box-checking diverse backgrounds for lead roles, which dilutes narrative integrity.

The film reinterprets established lore and places less emphasis on traditional masculine virtues found in the original G.I. Joe material. Masculinity, while present, is softened by the protagonist’s self-doubt, and legacy characters are sometimes altered to better reflect current identity trends.

Although not as overt as some modern blockbusters, Snake Eyes subtly promotes modern ideological standards. Dissenting views or more traditional G.I. Joe themes are given little serious consideration; most characters embrace the new moral framework without much debate or opposition.