The narrative follows classic adventure beats mirroring the 1994 film, with Nazis as straightforward historical antagonists seeking Naquadah and slaves, without any reframing around systemic oppression or identity critiques. Casting features Ellie Gall, a white Australian actress, in the established white British-American role of Catherine with no swaps; supporting roles like Shvan Aladdin as Wasif (an Egyptian lieutenant in the British army) and other actors in Abydos parts align organically with the 1930s North African setting rather than modern DEI mandates.

Scattered fan comments reference minor 'wokism' or virtue-signaling in character inclusion, but these remain incidental and do not drive arcs, dialogue, or premise. Creator statements from Mark Ilvedson and Justin Michael Terry emphasize franchise expansion without activist framing. Reception highlights production flaws like low-budget effects and acting over any ideological pushback, with audience scores reflecting disappointment in execution rather than messaging.