Universal Soldier: The Return (1999)

The film "Universal Soldier: The Return" is an action movie primarily focused on sci-fi military themes. It does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate within the scope of this framework.

The film does not feature any significant female characters who engage in or win close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Female characters are present but do not participate in action sequences that meet the specified criteria.

This film is a direct sequel to the 1992 movie. The returning protagonist, Luc Deveraux, maintains his established male gender. All other significant characters are new to this installment and do not represent gender-swapped versions of previously established characters from the franchise.

This film is a sequel where the primary returning character, Luc Deveraux, is portrayed by the same actor, Jean-Claude Van Damme. All other significant characters are new to this installment and thus have no prior established race to be swapped from.