Kevin Thomas of the "Los Angeles Times" called it "a silly, ill-advised sequel" that is not funny despite Singer's "likable presence". Roger Hurlburt of the "Sun-Sentinel" wrote that the film is tongue-in-cheek enough to make audiences forgive its frivolity. Hurlburt also complimented Douglas' acting. Chris Hicks of the "Deseret News" wrote that the film is not clever or funny enough to overcome its silliness. "TV Guide", in rating it 2/4 stars, wrote, "The satire in "Beastmaster 2" hardly breaks new ground, but it's a tonic that makes the minutes pass more or less agreeably." Like "Beastmaster", it was broadcast regularly on American cable television stations TBS and TNT.