Finding Dory

A very brief scene depicts two women pushing a stroller, which sparked speculation about a lesbian couple. Co-director Andrew Stanton commented on this, stating, "They can be whatever you want them to be. There's no right or wrong answer." Ellen DeGeneres, voice of Dory, reportedly mentioned a 'Sting-Ray that's becoming Sting-Rhonda, so there's a trans-sting in the movie,' referring to a transgender character, although a Christian review noted they did not find this character in the theatrical edit. Additionally, the character Bailey the Beluga whale exhibits subtle mannerisms that some have interpreted as reflecting a Hollywood stereotype of a gay character, punctuated by his exclamation, 'My life's a rainbow!'

A large predatory octopus chases and captures Nemo, Marlin, and Dory, creating a moment of intense peril. Hank the octopus is involved in slapstick violence, such as accidentally knocking over a small child in a pushchair. Inside the Marine Life Institute's 'touching pool,' smaller sea creatures are shown terrified as children grab and poke them. Hank also dangerously hijacks a truck, driving it against traffic and off a cliff into the sea, though the creatures inside are ultimately unharmed and happy to be released.

Scenes depicting Dory's separation from her parents, and her emotionally distressing memories of being swept away in a dark pipe, can be very frightening for young children. The movie features dark, murky water scenes accompanied by ominous music, creating a scary atmosphere. Dory experiences moments of panic where her vision is distorted, transforming her perception of the world into a frightening place. The possibility that Dory's parents might be dead is presented as a very emotionally distressing scenario.