Beneath the mid-century aesthetic, Don’t Worry Darling is a direct critique of modern "incel" culture and the "TradWife" movement. The film’s antagonist, Frank (Chris Pine), is a charismatic cult leader who weaponizes nostalgia to lure men who feel emasculated by the contemporary world. He offers them a digital retreat into a time when gender roles were binary and unquestioned.

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Originally, LaBeouf was cast as Jack. Olivia Wilde claimed she fired him due to his "combative energy" and to maintain a "safe, trusting" set. LaBeouf fought back, releasing video chats and text messages suggesting he quit and that Wilde begged him to stay. The he-said-she-said dominated entertainment news for weeks.

The film is anchored by stellar performances that contrast with the stylized, artificial environment.