"Scout's Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse" received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising its original take on the zombie genre. The film holds a 6.8/10 rating on IMDB and a 44% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite not being a major box office hit, the film has developed a cult following and is widely regarded as one of the best horror-comedies of the 2010s.