The film received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 47% approval rating based on 123 reviews, with an average rating of 5.4/10. The critical consensus reads: "Despite a strong cast and some nice visuals, Race to Witch Mountain is a predictable and uninspired retread of familiar territory." On Metacritic, the film scored 38 out of 100, based on 22 reviews, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".