On the review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, "Curious George" has a 70% approval rating based on 107 reviews, with an average rating of 6.13/10. The website's consensus reads: ""Curious George" is a bright, sweet, faithful adaptation of the beloved children's books." On Metacritic, the film has an average score of 62 out of 100 based on reviews from 28 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Audiences polled by CinemaScore during opening weekend gave the film an average grade of "A-" on an A+ to F scale. Reviews frequently praised the film's light-hearted tone and its traditional animation style, though some criticized the plot and modern references.