Hoppers

Representation / casting choices

Asian-coded lead (Piper Curda as Mabel Tanaka) and diverse voices (Meryl Streep, etc.), but incidental—no emphasis or swaps discussed.

Political / ideological dialogue

Environmental activism and anti-development themes recur but stay comedic and balanced.

Identity-driven story themes

Zero race/gender/LGBTQ focus or messaging.

Institutional / cultural critique

Critiques human progress vs. nature, but shows activism limits and calls for coexistence.

Legacy character or canon changes

Fully original story—no reinterpretations.