The Incredibles is renowned for its use of ever-relatable familial themes, which is something Bird maintained for the sequel.
Some viewers are interpreting Incredibles 2 as Pixar’s response to the #MeToo movement, but director Brad Bird states any connection the sequel has to the current social climate is pure coincidence.
Campaigns like #MeToo and #TimesUp were not prevalent a few years ago, so it would have been difficult for Bird to integrate them into the narrative.
There’s a clear, plot-driven reason for DevTech launching their plan with her, so there aren’t any political agendas at play.