19 TV And Movie Reboots People Actually Enjoyed Because They Were That Good

"I thoroughly enjoyed the latest addition to the Addams Family universe and thought they did a great job. I loved the focus on Wednesday, the creepy school, and the new characters, especially Enid. Looking forward to next season!"

—unrepentant_cow

"I have always loved the Karate Kid movies. I have watched them countless times. When I heard they were making Cobra Kai, I had doubts and thought they would ruin the entire storyline. However, after the first episode I was hooked! Extremely happy that my suspicions were wrong and that I chose to watch it."

—Reese, Colorado

"I loved the original, but the reboot was surprisingly good and different enough that it didn't feel like it just rehashed the original with new special effects."

—lindastarr

"My official answer is the Rise of the Planet of the Apes trilogy. It's a master class in rebooting. It takes what came before and fleshes the world out while focusing on a new, original character. Plus, the powerhouse performances make it better."

—theskinnydude

"Halloween isn't just a good horror movie, it is a good movie. The franchise pulls off a perfect balance of gore and psychological thrills. It continues character arcs in a believable storyline that doesn't rely on Hollywood clichés. There was no need to make Laurie into Michael Myer's long-lost sister. The fact that we will never know why Michael Myers is evil is fascinating and will forever keep us in suspense."

—Sarah, Minnesota 

"The live-action Little Mermaid was just as good as the original! The chemistry between Ariel and Eric was much more developed and romantic, Halle Bailey was perfect as Ariel, and the sidekicks were perfect, too!"

—Rosie, VA

"Perfect cast and not one of them wasted. Steven Soderbergh knew what he was doing."

—u/riegspsych325

"The reboot of One Day at a Time was great. I wish it had aired longer! It took the wonderful original, changed up the characters a bit, and added in a lot of contemporary issues that weren't just specific to white folks. I miss it!"

—fayeesnow

"Lost in Space was surprisingly good! I did not expect to enjoy it as much as I did. I wish it had more than three seasons."

—jessethecowgirl

"I think Batman Begins started the trend of the reboot."

—u/cdark64

"This amped-up version of the classic became my comfort show during the pandemic."

—kittyplaneworld

"The Brady Bunch Movie is hysterical. The Dittmeyers and the sarcasm were priceless, and the plot lines from the original series blended well in the film."

—modernporcupine758

"The show A League of Their Own was so incredibly well done! It did justice to the original movie and expanded on the story beautifully."

—buttercupbailey

"I watched the two seasons that aired, and this was a show that had a lot of potential to be something great if it wasn't canceled."

—nameless_demon

"It gets a lot of hate, but I thought the new Ghostbusters was funny. All the women are funny in their own right and Chris Hemsworth as their himbo, Kevin, was hilarious. I enjoyed that movie."

—dellarock

"I loved the movie when I was an angsty goth teen and still enjoy it, but the show is on a different level. The cast is perfect and the changes made to the source material are good. It keeps things interesting for book readers. Although, I'm sure not everyone will agree. Jacob and Sam's acting is superb. They made me fall in love with the characters and their story all over again."

—dyna

"I'm giving an honorable mention to the Haunted Mansion reboot because it touched on grief in such a genuine, heartfelt way, and as someone who has lost loved ones, it hit me in the heart."

—theskinnydude