The plot involves reuniting cat characters through whimsical quests with no central focus on identity politics, systemic issues, or critiques of traditional norms. Casting features a multiracial lead Gabby and Latina Gigi, with voice work including diverse performers such as Secunda Wood as MerCat, reflecting deliberate representation choices by creators Traci Paige Johnson and Jennifer Twomey who have emphasized a "very gender neutral" approach to play and inclusive role models for children of color.

These elements remain incidental to the core story of creativity and family bonding rather than driving character arcs or themes. The film includes a range of gender presentations among the Gabby Cats and light nods to cultural warmth via Gigi's Spanglish, but avoids explicit LGBTQ storylines, pronoun usage, or activist framing. As preschool-targeted media, the intentional diversity and gender-neutral messaging receive elevated scrutiny yet stay surface-level without overt messaging or narrative centrality.