One of the most iconic elements of the film is Lemon’s obsession with Thomas & Friends . He categorizes everyone he meets as a "Percy," a "James," or a "Diesel."
: In Croatia, the series is known as Tomica i prijatelji . The subtitler must ensure that the names of the trains align with the localized versions familiar to Croatian audiences to ensure the metaphor’s comedic payoff isn't lost. Bullet Train subtitles Croatian
: Since "Diesel" is the ultimate insult in Lemon's world, the Croatian translation must maintain this specific terminology consistently throughout the film to build the running gag. Tone and Localization One of the most iconic elements of the