Mickey 17

Representation / casting choices

Black actress as strong girlboss security agent and colony leader with visible queer supporting characters.

Political / ideological dialogue

Unsubtle dialogue and speeches attack capitalism, colonialism, and fascism directly.

Identity-driven story themes

Cloning identity plus visible LGBTQ+ elements including lesbian characters and throuple hints.

Institutional / cultural critique

Heavy emphasis on systemic critiques of capitalism as dehumanizing, colonial exploitation, and fascist leadership with modern political parallels.

Legacy character or canon changes