Derivative Instruments Gain Loss By Hedging Relationship By Income Statement Location By Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount, Total
Non-controlling interests
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Change in ownership interest related to IMAX China common share repurchases
Repurchase of common shares, value
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Film assets
Film Impairment Charges
The Company recognized film impairment charges related to restructuring
Withholding taxes, Amount
Withholding taxes, Amount
Income Tax Reconciliation Withholding And Other Taxes
The portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to withtholding and other taxes
Schedule of Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense to Statutory Rates
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Accounts Receivable Allowance For Credit Loss [Table]
Accounts Receivable Allowance For Credit Loss [Table]
Accounts receivable, allowance for credit loss.
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Table]
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Write-downs, included in current expected credit loss expense
Write Downs Net Of Recoveries Included In Current Expected Credit Loss Expense
Write-downs net of recoveries included in current expected credit loss expense.
Variable Consideration Receivables [Member]
Variable Consideration Receivables [Member]
Variable consideration receivables.
Net loss per share attributable to common shareholders - basic and diluted:
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
IMAX China
I M A X China [Member]
IMAX China.
Canada [Member]
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Gross proceeds from sale of investment
Proceeds from Sale of Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI, Held-for-investment
Expected interest costs in the remainder of the year
Defined Benefit Plan Interest Cost In Remainder Of The Year
The expected interest cost to be recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost during the remainder of the year.
Greater China [Member]
Greater China [Member]
Greater China.
Standby fees percentage
Line Of Credit Facility Stand By Commitment Fees Percentage
Line of credit facility stand by commitment fees percentage.
Research and Development Expense
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Financing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Dividend yield
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Revenues attributable to transactions arising between the company and its customers under joint revenue sharing arrangements
Rental Revenue Earned From Theaters Operating Under Traditional And Hybrid Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements
Disclosure of revenue attributable to transactions arising between the Company and its customers under traditional and hybrid joint revenue sharing arrangements.
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net, Total
Changes in other operating assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Unrealized gain (loss) on outstanding foreign currency forward contracts.
Unrealized Gain Loss On Outstanding Foreign Currency Forward Contracts
Unrealized gain (loss) on outstanding foreign currency forward contracts
Write-downs, including asset impairments and credit loss expense
Other Material Non Cash Items [Abstract]
Asset Impairments and Write-downs, Net of Recoveries
Cash received from the issuance of common shares in excess of par value
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Recognition and Exercise
Film Assets [Line Items]
Film Assets [Line Items]
Film assets.
Foreign exchange contracts — Forwards
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount
Convertible Notes Payable, Total
Convertible Notes
Convertible notes principal amount
Convertible Notes Payable
Fair Value Measurement
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Withholding taxes, Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Withholding And Other Taxes
Effective income tax rate reconciliation withholding and other taxes.
Long-Term Line of Credit, Total
Credit Facility borrowings
Revolving credit facility borrowings, net of unamortized debt issuance costs
Long-Term Line of Credit
Net financed sales receivables due after one year
Financed Sales Receivables Noncurrent
Financed sales receivables noncurrent.
Present value of minimum payments due under financed sales
Financed Sales Receivables
Amount of remaining payments, net of unearned finance income, as of the balance sheet date that lessees are obligated to make or can be required to make under direct financing leases, including any guarantee of residual value and executory costs. The amount also includes any guaranteed rental payments by an unrelated third-party provided that are financially capable of making such payments.
Transactions Suspended [Member]
Transactions Suspended [Member]
Transactions Suspended.
Increase (decrease) investment in leases and financed sale receivables provision for current expected credit losses
Increase Decrease Investment In Leases And Financed Sale Receivables Provision For Current Expected Credit Losses
Increase (decrease) investment in leases and financed sale receivables provision for current expected credit losses.
Convertible Notes [Member]
Convertible Senior Notes Due Two Thousand And Twenty Six [Member]
Convertible senior notes due two thousand and twenty six.
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Earn-Out Payment
Contingent consideration fair value
Contingent Consideration Classified as Equity, Fair Value Disclosure
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory [Line Items]
Amount of participation payments expected to be made to third parties in the next operating cycle
Accrued Participation Liabilities, Due in Next Operating Cycle
Increase in applicable foreign withholding taxes of deferred tax liability
Increase In Applicable Foreign Withholding Taxes
Increase in applicable foreign withholding taxes.
Reserved common shares for future issuance
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Liquidity covenant minimum
Liquidity Covenant Minimum
Liquidity covenant minimum.
Effective interest rate
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate During Period
Write-downs net of a recovery
Inventory Write Down Net of Recovery
Inventory write down net of recovery.
Other Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Cost and Expenses Applicable to Revenues [Member]
Costs and Expenses Applicable to Revenues [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Other Intangible Assets Additional Textuals [Abstract]
Other intangible assets additional textuals.
Description of Business (Textuals) [Abstract]
Description Of Business Textuals [Abstract]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Goodwill, Ending Balance
Goodwill, Beginning Balance
Goodwill, Total
Goodwill
Goodwill
Deferred income tax assets, net of valuation allowance
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Operating lease right-of-use assets
Right-of-Use-Assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Operating Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Operating Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Before lastest fiscal year
Financing Receivable, Year Two, Originated, Fiscal Year before Current Fiscal Year
Canada Revenue Agency [Member]
Canada Revenue Agency [Member]
Summary of Other Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Net Investment In Lease Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Net Investment in Lease, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable Allowance For Credit Loss [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable Allowance For Credit Loss [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, allowance for credit loss.
China [Member]
China Country [Member]
China Country.
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit (Cost) Credit, Immediate Recognition of Actuarial Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Number of theaters
Number of Theaters
Number of theaters.
Inventory expenses (recovery) charged to statement of operation
Inventory Expenses Recovery Charged to Statement of Operation
Inventory expenses (recovery) charged to statement of operation.
Debt Instrument [Table]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table]
Fully amortized office and production equipment written off in the period
Office And Production Equipment Wrote Off Fully Amortized
Amount represents office and production equipment assets identified by the Company that are no longer in use and fully amortized
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Repurchase of common shares
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Realized change in cash flow hedging instruments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, Tax
Postretirement Benefits Obligations [Member]
Other Pension Plan [Member]
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Less: interest expense
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Cost of capped call transactions
Capped Call Transactions Cost
Capped call transactions cost.
Number of expected original films
Number Of Expected Original Films
Number of expected original films to be made under the Film Fund.
Other [Member]
Other Country [Member]
Other Country.
Goodwill
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventory Current [Table]
Inventory, Current [Table]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Richard L. Gelfond [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Less Than One Year, Finance lease obligations
2023
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
First 25 years
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost Expected Long Term Return On Assets First25 Years
Defined benefit plan assumptions used calculating net periodic benefit cost expected long term return on assets first 25 years.
Costs incurred to renew or extend the term of acquired patents and trademarks
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Cost Incurred to Renew or Extend
Interest on finance lease liabilities
Finance Lease, Interest Expense
Other comprehensive (loss) income, income tax effect
Income tax (expense) benefit related to other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Total
Income tax effect on comprehensive (loss) income
Other comprehensive income, income tax effect
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Assets under joint revenue sharing arrangements included in Theater system components
Assets Under Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Gross
The amount of lessor property subject to or available under a joint revenue sharing arrangement, at cost adjusted for any previously recognized impairment charges, as of the balance sheet date.
Collaborative Arrangements
Collaborative Arrangements [Abstract]
Collaborative Arrangements.
Subsegments
Subsegments [Domain]
Stock Option [Member]
Equity Option [Member]
Change in Accounting Principle, Accounting Standards Update, Immaterial Effect [true false]
Postretirement Benefits Executives [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
2024
Sales-Type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, to be Received, Year Two
Operating leases
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Payments
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Maintenance Services [Member]
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member]
Service [Member]
Sales Commissions
Sales Commissions and Fees
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements, Fixed Fees [Member]
J R S A Fixed Fees [Member]
JRSA Fixed Fees.
Common stock, par value
Common Stock, No Par Value
Auditor Firm ID
Auditor Firm ID
Weighted average grant date fair value per share, beginning of year
Weighted average grant date fair value per share, end of year
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested and settled, weighted average grant date fair value per share
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Estimated gains to be reclassified to earnings within the next twelve months
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within 12 Months
Other Theater Business [Member]
Theater Business Other [Member]
Theater business other member
Property, Plant And Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum
Property Plant And Equipment Useful Life Maximum String
The maximum useful life of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.
Deferred revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Current period provision (reversal), net
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Current Provision
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable current provision.
Description of the Business
Nature of Operations [Text Block]
Entity Addresses, Address Type
Entity Addresses, Address Type [Axis]
Acquisition
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule Of Financing Receivables Past Due [Table]
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Table]
Income Tax Authority
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Total
Investment tax credit and other tax credit carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards
2026
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Four
Income tax benefit from stock based compensation
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense, Tax Benefit
Hedging Relationship
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Product and Service
Product and Service [Axis]
New Business Initiatives [Member]
New Business Initiatives [Member]
New Business Initiatives.
Terminations, Consensual Buyouts and Concessions
Terminations Consenual Buyouts And Concessions Policy [Text Block]
Terminations Consenual Buyouts And Concessions, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Excess of tax accounting basis in various assets
Deferred Tax Assets Various Assets
Deferred tax assets, various assets.
Film Assets
Film Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
The entire disclosure for film assets. This may include, but is not limited to, the major classes of film assets, related accumulated amortization for completed and released films as well as expected amortization for the next three years and the amount of paritcipation payments expected to be made to third parties in the following fiscal year.
Gross minimum payments due under sales-type leases
Sales Type Lease Receivable Gross Minimum Payments Due
Sales type lease receivable gross minimum payments due.
Legal judgment and arbitration awards
Legal judgment and arbitration awards (income) expense
Litigation Settlement, Expense
Number of Systems
Number of systems.
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Revision of Prior Period, Reclassification, Adjustment
Revision of Prior Period, Reclassification, Adjustment [Member]
Benefit of legal judgement and arbitration awards
Litigation Settlement Benefit
Litigation settlement benefit.
Recognition of maintenance revenue prior year deferred
Recognition Of Maintenance Revenue Prior Year Deferred
Recognition of maintenance revenue prior year deferred.
Unearned finance income
Financed Sales Receivables Unearned Finance Income
Financed sales receivables unearned finance income.
Stock Options [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Raw materials
Inventory Raw Materials Current And Non Current Net Of Reserves
Inventory raw materials current and non current net of reserves.
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Derivative Gain (Loss) Recognized In and Out of OCI (Effective Portion)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Write-downs of other assets
Deferred Tax Assets Write Downs Of Other Assets
Deferred tax assets write downs of other assets.
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Average Price Paid Per Share
Stock Acquired, Average Cost per Share
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income recognition on net investment in leases
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Leasing Arrangements
Line of credit facility expiration period
Line Of Credit Facility Expiration Month And Year
Line of credit facility expiration month and year.
Realized net loss (gain) from cash flow hedging instruments
Realized net loss (gain) from cash flow hedging instruments
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net, Total
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
IMAX Corporation
IMAX Corporation [Member]
IMAX Corporation.
Tax benefits realized for tax deductions related to vesting
Tax Benefits Realized For Tax Deductions Related To Vesting
Tax benefits realized for tax deductions related to vesting.
Line of Credit Facility, Lender
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Fair Values Derivatives Balance Sheet Location By Derivative Contract Type By Hedging Designation [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Assets under joint revenue sharing arrangements included in Assets under construction
Components That Will Be Utilized To Construct Assets To Be Used In Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements
The cost of components that will be utilized to construct assets to be used in joint revenue sharing arrangements as of the balance sheet date.
Convertible notes and other borrowings, net of unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs
Revolving Credit Facility Borrowings, net
Convertible notes, net of unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs (see Note 14)
Convertible Debt
Deferred tax liability
Deferred tax liability
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities
Collaborative Arrangements [Table]
Collaborative Arrangements [Table]
Collaborative arrangements.
Number of backlog theaters
Number of Backlog Theaters
Number of backlog theaters.
Change in Accounting Principle, Accounting Standards Update, Adopted [true false]
Inventories [Member]
Inventories [Member]
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Income Statement [Abstract]
Statutory surplus reserve appropriated
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Capital and Surplus, Balance
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current And Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current And Past Due [Line Items]
Financing receivable recorded investment current and past due.
Other deductions
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Increase (Decrease) Adjustment
Non-cancellable term of joint revenue sharing arrangements
Non Cancellable Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Term
Disclosure of the term of the Company's theater systems under joint revenue sharing arrangements.
Allowance for current expected credit losses
Increase (decrease) in allowance for current expected credit losses, accounts receivables
Increase Decrease In Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Current Provision
Increase (decrease) in allowance for doubtful accounts receivable current provision.
Film Assets
Schedule Of Film Assets Table [Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the film costs capitalized as of the balance sheet date for completed and released films, films in production as well as films in development.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
U.S. Base Rate or Canadian Prime Rate [Member]
U.S. Base Rate or Canadian Prime Rate.
Letters of guarantees borrowing capacity
Letters of Guarantees Borrowing Capacity
Letters of guarantees borrowing capacity
Unrealized defined benefit plan actuarial (gain) loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Pre-Approved Transactions [Member]
Pre Approved Transactions [Member]
Pre Approved Transactions.
Summary of Movement of the Non-controlling Interest in Temporary Equity in Original Film Fund
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block]
Other Assets [Abstract]
Net Operating Loss Carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
2025
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
Cancelled, weighted average exercise price per share
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Options Cancelled In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share based compensation arrangements by share based payment award options cancelled in period weighted average exercise price.
Equipment supporting joint revenue sharing arrangements
Writedown On Equipment Assigned To Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements
Writedowns on equipment assigned to the joint revenue sharing arrangement segment.
Other assets
Other Depreciation and Amortization
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current And Past Due [Table]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current And Past Due [Table]
Financing receivable recorded investment current and past due.
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Operating loss carryforwards, expiration date
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date
Interest Expense, Total
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
CineworldGroupPlc
Cineworld Group Plc [Member]
Cineworld group plc.
1 to 3 years, Finance lease obligations
Finance Lease Obligations Due in One to Three Years
Finance lease obligations due in one to three years.
RSUs issued from carve-out
Restricted Stock Unit Issued From Shorter Vesting Period
Restricted stock units issued from shares with a vesting period that could be different than new units granted.
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Amortization of prior service cost
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Tax
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
2026
Sales-Type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, to be Received, Year Four
Right Of Use Assets
Right Of Use Assets [Member]
Right-of-use assets.
Finance Income related to the net investment in leases in nonaccrual status
Net Investment In Lease Nonaccrual Status Finance Income
Net investment in lease nonaccrual status finance income.
Net investment in leases
Sales-Type Lease, Net Investment in Lease, before Allowance for Credit Loss [Abstract]
Other non-deductible/non-taxable items, Amount
Other non-deductible/non-taxable items, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Other, Amount
Share repurchase limit determined date
Share Repurchase Limit Determined Date
Share repurchase limit determined date.
Documentary film asset impairments
Film Asset Impairments
The Company reviewed the carrying value of certain documentary film assets as a result of lower than expected revenue being generated during the period and revised expectations for future revenues based on the latest information available. An impairment was recorded based on the carrying value of these documentary films as compared to the related estimated future box office and revenues that would ultimately be generated by these films.
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Total
Net deferred tax liability
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
ASU 2021-08
Accounting Standards Update 2021-08 [Member]
Establishment of statutory surplus reserve, IMAX China
Establishment Of Statutory Surplus Reserve Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Establishment of statutory surplus reserve attributable to noncontrolling interest.
Credit facility description
Credit facility description
Line of Credit Facility, Description
Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due [Member]
Financial Asset, Equal to or Greater than 90 Days Past Due [Member]
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term [Abstract]
Weighted average remaining lease term.
U.S. federal and state taxes, Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Us Federal And State Taxes
Effective income tax rate reconciliation US federal and state taxes.
Line of credit facility renewed date
Line Of Credit Facility Renewed Date
Line of credit facility renewed date.
Schedule Of Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table]
Disclosure on geographic areas, description of revenue from external customers
Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Description of Revenue from External Customers
Schedule of Income Tax (Expense) Benefit
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Weighted-average discount rate
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Liability related to repurchase of common shares expense recognized not settled
Liability Related to Repurchase of Common Shares Expense Recognized Not Settled
Liability related to repurchase of common shares expense recognized not settled.
Lease incentives provided to exhibitor customers, net of accumulated amortization
Incentive to Lessee
Variable Rate
Variable Rate [Axis]
Investment Secondary Categorization [Axis]
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Maintenance And Extended Warranty Services
Maintenance And Extended Warranty Services Policy [Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for maintenance revenue and extended warranty services under a multiple element arrangement or as a seperately priced contract.
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Components of net periodic benefit cost in future periods
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Axis]
Debt instrument, redemption start date
Debt Instrument, Redemption Period, Start Date
Geographic Information
Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]
Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Amounts collected in respect of theater systems not delivered
Amount Collected From Counterparty
Amount collected from counterparty.
Foreign Exchange Contracts - Forwards [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Hedging Relationship
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Excess and damaged inventory
Excess And Damaged Inventory [Member]
Excess And Damaged Inventory [Member]
Sub-total for Reportable Segments
Reportable Segments [Member]
Reportable segments.
Equity securities restrictions
Equity Securities Investment Restrictions
Certain restrictions pursuant to global offering on the sale of equity securities.
Statutory Surplus Reserve
Statutory Surplus Reserve Policy [Text Block]
Statutory surplus reserve.
Schedule of Allocation of Fair Value of Identifiable Intangible Assets
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]
Sales-type leases
Sales-Type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Payments to be Received, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Interest on operating lease liabilities
Interest on lease liabilities
Operating Lease Interest Expense
Amount of interest expense on finance lease liability.
Property, plant and equipment
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Forfeited
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Forfeited
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities, Total
Accrued and other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
3 to 5 years, Purchase obligations
Purchase Obligation Due In Three To Five Years
Purchase obligation due in three to five years.
Statutory surplus reserve to its subsidiaries registered capital percent
Statutory Surplus Reserve To Its Subsidiaries Registered Capital Percent
Statutory surplus reserve to its subsidiaries registered capital percent.
System Components [Member]
System Components [Member]
System components.
Issuance of subsidiary shares to non-controlling interests
Issuance of subsidiary shares to non-controlling interests (net of return on capital)
Proceeds From Minority Shareholders Private Offering
Issuance of shares to a non-controlling interest - private offering
Present value of lease liabilities
Finance lease liabilities
Finance Lease, Liability
Finance Lease, Liability, Total
City Area Code
City Area Code
Summary of Disclosure of Pension Expense
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Finance Lease Obligations [Member]
Finance Lease Obligations [Member]
Debt instrument, convertible, terms of conversion feature
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Terms of Conversion Feature
Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract]
Financial Instruments Textual [Abstract]
Financial Instruments.
Cancelled
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility member.
Damages awarded
Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Value
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Grant date fair value of stock options exercised
Fair Value Of Stock Options Exercised
Fair value of stock options exercised.
Summary of Inventory Valuation Allowance Account
Summary Of Inventory Valuation Allowance Table [Text Block]
Summary of inventory valuation allowance.
Ireland [Member]
Ireland Country [Member]
Ireland Country.
Total liabilities
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Total Liabilities
Liabilities
Other assets, total
Other assets
Other Assets
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Non-controlling interests share of partnership losses, Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Noncontrolling Interest Income (Loss), Percent
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests, Total
Beginning Balance
Ending Balance
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Lease Contractual Term
Lease Contractual Term [Domain]
Indemnification of its directors/officers
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Total
Sales-Type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Payments to be Received
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]
Schedule Of Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Number of significant co-produced film arrangement
Number Of Co Produced Film Arrangement
Disclosure of the number of co-produced film arrangements.
Finance Income [Member]
Finance Income [Member]
Finance income.
Credit Loss Status
Credit Loss Status [Axis]
Schedule Of Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Credit Quality Indicator [Table]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Table]
IMAX China Stock Options [Member]
I M A X China Stock Options [Member]
IMAX China Stock Options.
Financing Receivable Nonaccrual Status [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Nonaccrual [Line Items]
Commissions and other deferred selling expenses
Commissions And Other Deferred Selling Expenses
Commissions and other deferred selling expenses.
Property plant and equipment write downs no longer in use
Property Plant And Equipment Write Downs No Longer In Use
Property, plant And equipment write downs reflecting assets no longer in use
Variable consideration for newly recognized sales
Contract With Customer Asset Variable Consideration For Newly Sales
Contract with customer asset variable consideration for newly sales.
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Pension expense
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Weighted average fair value per share
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Lessee, operating lease, renewal term
Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term
Decrease of revenue
Increase (Decrease) In Revenue
Increase (decrease) in revenue
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Amortized Cost, Total
Equity Investment, Debt Securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Amortized Cost
Variable consideration receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Asset
Segment Reporting Information by Category and Reportable Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
3 to 5 years, Operating Leases
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Three To Five Years
Lessee operating lease liability payments due three to five years.
2023
2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year One
Statistical Measurement
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Lessee, operating lease, sublease options
Lessee, Operating Sublease, Option to Extend
Reclassification of unrealized change in ineffective cash flow hedging instruments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification, Tax, Parent, Total
Reclassification of unrealized change in ineffective cash flow hedging instruments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification, Tax, Parent
ASU 2021-05
Accounting Standards Update 2021-05 [Member]
BY
B Y [Member].
B Y [Member]
Sales-type lease, lease term
Lessor, Sales-type Lease, Term of Contract
Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes, net
Proceeds from Convertible Debt
2023
Less Than One Year
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year One
Other assets write downs on impairment
Other assets
Other Asset Impairment Charges
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total
Non-controlling interests
Non-controlling interests (see Note 3)
Balance, beginning of year
Balance, end of year
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Accumulated Depreciation , Assets under joint revenue sharing arrangements included in Theater system components
Assets Under Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Accumulated Depreciation
The amount of accumulated depreciation recorded on property under a joint revenue sharing arrangement as of the balance sheet date.
Unrecognized share based compensation expense
Unrecognized Share Based Compensation Expense
Unrecognized share based compensation expense.
Related Party
Related Party [Axis]
Investment in film impairment
Investments In Film Assets Write Down
Investments in film assets write down
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Total Assets
Assets
Total assets
Assets
Other accrued reserves
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Reserves
Number of variable interest entities
Number Of Variable Interest Entities
Represents the number of variable interest entities
Percentage of global theater network open
Percentage Of Global Theater Network Open
Percentage of global theater network open.
Variable consideration receivables, net of allowance for credit losses
Contract with Customer, Asset, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Total
Balance Beginning
Balance Ending
Contract with Customer, Asset, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Derivative Contract
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Net loss per share - diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Total
Retirement Plan Type
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Foreign exchange
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Foreign Exchange
Allowance for doubtful accounts foreign exchange.
Technology Rentals [Member]
Technology Rentals [Member]
Technology rentals.
Post-Production [Member]
Post Production [Member]
Post-production.
Schedule of Property Plant and Equipment By Geographic Areas
Schedule Of Property Plant And Equipment By Geographic Areas Table [Text Block]
Schedule of property plant and equipment by geographic areas.
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest By Legal Entity [Table]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, by Legal Entity [Table]
Non-controlling interests
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount [Abstract]
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Current Expected Credit Losses [Line Items]
Current Expected Credit Losses [Line Items]
Current expected credit losses.
Revision of Prior Period
Revision of Prior Period [Axis]
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Performance Share Units [Member]
Performance Share Units [Member]
Performance share units.
Cost of Goods and Services Sold, Total
Cost and expenses applicable to revenues, total
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Derivative (Loss) Gain Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)
Unrealized net (loss) gain from cash flow hedging instruments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total
Current income tax (expense) benefit, Total
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Ukraine [Member]
UA
U A [Member].
U A [Member].
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Pension Obligations [Member]
SERP Benefits [Member]
Pension Plan [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Valuation allowance
Deferred tax asset, valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Number of new films exhibited
Number Of New Films Exhibited
Number of new films exhibited.
Net investment leases, By Origination Year, Four years before latest fiscal year
Net Investment in Lease, Year Five, Originated, Four Years before Current Fiscal Year
Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Type
Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Type [Axis]
Non-cancellable term of joint revenue sharing arrangements
Non Cancellable Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangement Terms
Disclosure of the term in years of the Company's theater systems under joint revenue sharing arrangements.
Increase in valuation allowance, Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Change In Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance Relating To Current Year Temporary Differences
Effective income tax rate reconciliation change in deferred tax assets valuation allowance relating to current year temporary differences.
Financing Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable [Member]
Restricted Stock Unit Economic Equivalent
Restricted Stock Unit Economic Equivalent
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one common share and is the economic equivalent of one common share.
Unaccreted interest benefit
Unaccreted interest benefit
Unaccreted interest benefit.
Statutory surplus reserve deducted from retained earnings, IMAX China
Statutory Surplus Reserve Deducted From Retained Earnings
Statutory surplus reserve deducted from retained earnings.
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]
Finished goods inventory with title passed to customer
Finished Goods Inventory With Title Passed To Customer
Finished goods inventory for which title has passed to the customer and revenue was deferred.
Costs and Expenses Applicable to Revenues - Technology Rentals
Cost Of Rentals Policy [Text Block]
Disclosure of policy for recognition of costs related to goods produced and sold and services provided as a result of operating leases, marketing and commissions during the reporting period.
Federal Economic Development Loan [Member]
Federal economic development loan.
Accounts Receivable Net Of Allowance For Credit Losses
Accounts Receivable Net Of Allowance For Credit Losses [Member]
Accounts receivable net of allowance for credit losses.
Net
Financing Receivables Net Nonaccrual Status
Financing receivables net nonaccrual status.
Counterparty Name
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Net investment leases, By Origination Year, Current fiscal year
Net Investment in Lease, Year One, Originated, Current Fiscal Year
Present value of lease liabilities
Operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Total
Operating Lease, Liability
Accrued and Current [Member]
Financial Asset, 1 to 29 Days Past Due [Member]
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Business combination maximum amount of possible earn out payment paid to sellers in aggregate amount
Business Combination Maximum Amount of Possible Earn Out Payment Paid To Sellers In Aggregate Amount
Business combination maximum amount of possible earn out payment paid to sellers in aggregate amount
Number of variable interest entities not a primary beneficiary
Number Of Variable Interest Entities Not Primary Beneficiary
Represents the number of variable interest entities that the Company is not the primary beneficiary of and therefore does not have the power to direct the activities of the respective entity.
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
1 to 3 years, Purchase obligations
Purchase Obligation Due In One To Three Years
Purchase obligation due in one to three years.
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Net Financed Sales Receivables [Member]
Net Financed Sales Receivables [Member]
Net financed sales receivables.
Impairment loss
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of
Increase (Decrease) in:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Liabilities [Abstract]
Foreign exchange
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Foreign Exchange
Financing receivable allowance for credit losses foreign exchange.
Contract with Customer, Basis of Pricing
Contract with Customer, Basis of Pricing [Domain]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Entity File Number
Securities Act File Number
NBC Facility [Member]
National Bank Of Canada Facility [Member]
National bank of canada facility.
2027
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Lease Receivable Five Years
Joint revenue sharing arrangements lease receivable five years.
Theater System Components [Member]
Theater System Components [Member]
Theater system components.
Scenario
Scenario [Domain]
Total lease payments
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid
Prepaid expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Equipment leased or held for use [Member]
Equipment Leased Or Held For Use [Member]
Equipment leased or held for use.
Thereafter, Operating Leases
Thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, after Year Five
Proceeds from sale of equity securities
Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Investments
Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Investments, Total
Current borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Summary of Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income and Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost in Future Periods
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not yet Recognized [Table Text Block]
Gross Margin (Margin Loss)
Gross Profit [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Line Items]
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Line Items]
Supplemental cash flow elements.
Other comprehensive (loss) income, before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]
Other assets
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Other Assets
Business combination recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed other assets.
Employees Pension and Postretirement Benefits
Retirement Benefits [Text Block]
Net financed sales receivables due within one year
Financed Sales Receivables Current
Financed sales receivables current.
Percentage of last reported sale price per common share against conversion price for specific period of time
Percentage Of Sale Price Per Common Share Against Conversion Price
Percentage of sale price per common share against conversion price.
Loans payable
Loans Payable
Loans Payable, Total
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Geographical
Geographical [Domain]
Statistical Measurement
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Amortization of actuarial gain
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss), Immediate Recognition as Component in Net Periodic Benefit (Cost) Credit
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Two year before latest fiscal year
Financing Receivable, Year Three, Originated, Two Years before Current Fiscal Year
3 to 5 years
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Three To Five Years
Defined benefit plan expected future benefit payments three to five years.
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Working Capital Facility [Member]
Working Capital Facility [Member]
Working capital facility.
Convertible Notes and Other Borrowings, net
Convertible Notes and Other Borrowings, Net
Convertible notes and other borrowings, net.
Debt instrument, date of first required payment
Debt Instrument, Date of First Required Payment
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items]
Fees incurred with amendments
Debt Issuance Fee Incurred Cost
Debt issuance fee incurred cost.
Auditor Location
Auditor Location
Notice of reassessment received
Notice Of Reassessment Received
Notice Of Reassessment Received
Additions charged to expenses
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions, Charge to Cost and Expense
Income tax receivable
Income Taxes Receivable
Legal Entity [Axis]
Total Number of Shares Repurchased
Repurchase of common shares
Repurchase of common shares
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Components of Operating Lease Expense
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Pension and Postretirement benefits obligations
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment [Abstract]
Film Distribution [Member]
Film Distribution [Member]
Film Distribution.
Borrowings (Textual) [Abstract]
Borrowings Textual [Abstract]
Borrowings textual.
Equity securities
Investment in equity securities
Equity Method Investment, Aggregate Cost
Expired, weighted average exercise price per share
Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Sales-type lease, option to purchase asset description
Lessor, Sales-type Lease, Lessee Option to Purchase Underlying Asset
Retrospective adoption of ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member]
Cash proceeds from stock option exercises
Common shares issued - stock options exercised
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Additional payment to former shareholders
Additional Payment to Former Shareholders
Additional payment to former shareholders.
Summary of Changes in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities
Summary Of Changes In Other Operating Assets And Liabilities Table [Text Block]
Summary of changes in other operating assets and liabilities.
Thereafter
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, after Year Five for Next Five Years
Less Than One Year, Total contractual obligations and commitments
Contractual Obligation, to be Paid, Year One
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total
Deferred income tax (expense) benefit, Total
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Litigation liability paid
Litigation Liability Paid
Litigation liability paid.
Deferred income tax liabilities
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
China LTIP Activity
Disclosure of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award [Table Text Block]
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Schedule Of Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Credit Risk
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net, Total
Foreign exchange contracts forwards
Derivative, Fair Value, Net
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions, Total
Exit costs, restructuring charges and associated impairments
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions
Issued from treasury
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired
Net financed sales receivables
Net Financed Sales Receivables
Net financed sales receivables.
Debt instrument, initial conversion rate per $1,000 principal amount
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio
Sales-type lease arrangements
Sales Type Lease Weighted Average Discount Rate Percent
Weighted average discount rate for sales-type lease calculated at point in time.
Accrued share-based compensation
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Reserves And Accruals Accrued Share Based Compensation
Deferred tax assets, tax deferred expense, reserves and accruals, accrued share-based compensation.
Subsegments
Subsegments [Axis]
Cap price of capped call transactions
Derivative, Cap Price
Total Purchase Price
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Share-based compensation attributable to non-controlling interests
Stock Issued During Period Value Stock Options Exercised Attributable To Non Controlling Interests
Stock issued during period, value, stock options exercised attributable to non-controlling interests.
Income Taxes Disclosure [Table]
Income Taxes Disclosure [Table]
Income taxes disclosure.
Summary of Convertible Notes and Other Borrowings, Net
Convertible Debt [Table Text Block]
Changes to tax reserves, Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Changes To Tax Reserves
Effective income tax rate reconciliation changes to tax reserves.
Other Indemnification
Indemnification Other
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable arising from transactions not otherwise specified in the taxonomy.
Credit Facility
Credit Facility [Domain]
Call Option [Member]
Call Option [Member]
Options exercisable intrinsic value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Options Exercisable Intrinsic Value
This element represents the current share price less the strike price of such instruments.
Reportable Segments [Member]
Film Distribution And Post Production [Member]
Film distribution and post-production.
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Statutory Surplus Reserve [Member]
Statutory Surplus Reserve [Member]
Statutory surplus reserve.
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Number of other co-produced film arrangements
Number Of Other Coproduced Film Arrangements
Disclosure of the number of other co-produced film arrangements.
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Credit Facility
Credit Facility [Axis]
Cash paid on closing date
Cash Paid for Acquisition
Cash paid for acquisition.
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Unamortized deferred financing costs expenses
Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs Expenses
Unamortized deferred financing costs expenses (i.e. written-off) during the period.
Restricted Stock Unit Contingent Right
Restricted Stock Unit Contingent Right
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one common share and is the economic equivalent of one common share.
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member] [Default]
Fair Value Disclosure Item Amounts [Default]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Russia
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Balance at beginning of year
Balance at end of year
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Amount
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense (Textual) [Abstract]
Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Expense Textual [Abstract]
Pension and other postretirement benefit expense.
Number of theater systems operating
Number Of Theater Systems Operating
Number of theater systems operating.
Significant Non-cash Investing Activities
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Non-controlling interest description
Noncontrolling Interest, Description
Unrealized gain (loss) on outstanding foreign currency forward contracts
Unrealized Loss On Its Foreign Currency Forward Contracts
Unrealized loss on its foreign currency forward contracts.
Financed sales receivables
Financed Sale Receivables Weighted Average Effective Interest Rate
The weighted average effective interest rate inherent in the Company's financed sales receivables held at the balance sheet date.
2025
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Lease Receivable Three Years
Joint revenue sharing arrangements lease receivable three years.
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Current Liabilities Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Business combination recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed current liabilities accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
1 to 3 years, Working Capital Facility
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal In One To Three Years
Long term debt maturities repayments of principal in one to three years.
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Additions To Noncurrent Assets [Abstract]
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Convertible Notes, Total
Debt Instrument Carrying Amount Including Interest Portion
Debt instrument carrying amount including interest portion.
Financial Instruments
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Total expected future benefit payment
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments.
Weighted average price of common shares purchased in open market by trustee in connection with RSUs
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Per Share Weighted Average Price Of Shares Purchased1
The weighted average of per share prices paid for shares purchased on the open market for issuance to employees under the plan.
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Including Disposal Group and Discontinued Operations, Total
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Including Disposal Group and Discontinued Operations
Write-downs, including asset impairments
Write-downs
Write-downs
Write Downs
Write downs
Common shares repurchased and retired
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Working Capital Facility
Long-Term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Russia/the CIS & Ukraine [Member]
Russia & the CIS [Member]
Russia And Cis [Member]
Russia and the CIS.
Finance Leases [Abstract]
Finance leases.
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Ending Balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Beginning Balance
Total shareholders' equity
Total shareholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties
Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties Policies [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
IMAX Systems [Member]
IMAX Systems Reporting Unit [Member]
Imax Systems [Member]
IMAX systems member
Derivatives in Foreign Currency Hedging Relationships
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Non-controlling Interests [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Document Annual Report
Document Annual Report
IMAX Technology Network [Member]
I M A X Technology Network [Member]
IMAX technology network.
Derivative Asset, Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, before Offset of Collateral, Total
Foreign currency derivatives
Derivative Asset, Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, before Offset of Collateral
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Discontinuation of contribution, Aggregate sum of statutory surplus reserve more than its registered capital, percent
Aggregate Sum Of Statutory Surplus Reserve To Its Registered Capital Percent
Aggregate sum of statutory surplus reserve to its registered capital,percent.
Corporate and other non-segment specific assets [Member]
Corporate And Other Non Segment Specific Assets [Member]
Corporate And Other Non Segment Specific Assets.
Realized gain on fair value of investment
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Realized Gain
Non vested stock options
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost [Table Text Block]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Amount borrowed
Proceeds from Lines of Credit, Total
Revolving credit facility borrowings
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Cash payments made on account of:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Investment in Equity Securities
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents held outside of People's Republic of China
Unrestricted Cash And Cash Equivalents Held In Foreign Subsidiary
Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents held in foreign subsidiary,
Weighted-average interest rate
Lease Weighted Average Interest Rates [Abstract]
Lease, weighted average interest rates.
New Accounting Standards and Accounting Changes
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Text Block]
Collaborative Arrangements [Line Items]
Collaborative Arrangements [Line Items]
Collaborative arrangements line items
Sales-type Lease, Net Investment in Lease, Allowance for Credit Loss, Ending Balance
Sales-type Lease, Net Investment in Lease, Allowance for Credit Loss, Beginning Balance
Sales-type Lease, Net Investment in Lease, Allowance for Credit Loss, Total
Allowance for credit losses
Sales-type Lease, Net Investment in Lease, Allowance for Credit Loss
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total
Income tax expense
Income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
RSU that may vest on a shorter period
RSU carve out, balance beginning of period
RSU carve out, balance end of period
Restricted Stock Unit With Shorter Vesting Period
Restricted stock units with a vesting period that could be different than new units granted.
Return of capital to non-controlling interests
Return Of Capital To Non Controlling Interests
Return of capital to non-controlling interests.
Number of films exhibited in the period
Number Of Films To Be Exhibited
Disclosure of the number of IMAX DMR films released during the current period contributing to the majority of IMAX DMR revenue.
China Options, RSUs and PSUs [Member]
China Options R S U And P S U [Member]
China Options, RSU and PSU.
Open Tax Years by Major Tax Jurisdiction
Open Tax Year
Write Downs, Net of Recoveries
Write Downs Net Of Recoveries Table [Text Block]
Detailed breakdown of the write-downs net of recoveries amount presented in the statement of cash flows.
Finance lease obligations
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Balance Sheet Location
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Percentage of performance stock units vesting
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Percentage Of Performance Stock Units Vesting
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award percentage of performance stock units vesting.
Financing receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Finance Receivables
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Trade
Write-offs
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Revenue Remaining Performance Obligation
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Discount rate used in calculating net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Weighted average number of shares (repurchased) issued , net
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Repurchased Net Of Shares Issued During Period
Weighted average number of shares repurchased, net of shares issued during period.
Purchase of capped calls related to convertible notes
Purchase Of Capped Call Related To Convertible Notes
Purchase of capped call related to convertible notes.
Line Of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Change in Accounting Principle, Accounting Standards Update, Adoption Date
Tax benefits realized
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Tax Benefit Realized From Vesting Of Share Based Awards Other Than Options
Disclosure of the aggregate tax benefit realized from the vest of share based awards other than stock options during the annual period.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Other intangible assets
Other Intangible Assets Charges Net Of Recoveries
Other charges, net of recoveries of Other Intangible Assets
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member]
Image Enhancement And Maintenance Services [Member]
Image Enhancement And Maintenance Services.
Total RSUs vested
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Awards Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment awards equity instruments other than options vested in period.
Total number of exhibitors under traditional and hybrid joint revenue sharing agreements
Number Of Exhibitors Under Traditional And Hybrid Joint Revenue Sharing Agreements
Disclosure of the number of exhibitors that have signed traditional and hybrid joint revenue sharing agreements with the Company.
Schedule of Weighted-average Remaining Lease Term and Weighted-average Interest Rate
Schedule Of Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term And Weighted Average Interest Rate Table [Text Block]
Schedule of weighted average remaining lease term and weighted average interest rate.
Wanda Film (Horgos) Co. Ltd [Member]
Wanda Film (Horgos) Co. Ltd [Member]
Wanda Film (Horgos) Co. Ltd [Member]
Address Type
Address Type [Domain]
IMAX Maintenance Reporting [Member]
IMAX maintenance reporting.
2025
Sales-Type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, to be Received, Year Three
Equity securities percentage ownership
Equity Securities Investment Ownership Percentage
The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee.
Carrying Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both [Domain]
Shareholder's Equity [Member]
Shareholder Equity [Member]
Shareholder's equity.
1 to 3 years
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments One To Three Years
Defined benefit plan expected future benefit payments one to three years.
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block]
Amortization of prior service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Amounts attributable to transactions between the company and other parties involved in the production of films included in costs and expenses
Expenses Recoveries Related To Collaborative Arrangements
Disclosure of amounts attributable to transactions arising between the Company and other parties involved in the production of the films included in costs and expenses applicable to revenues-services.
Lessee, operating lease, assumptions for discount rate
Lessee, Operating Lease, Assumptions and Judgments, Discount Rate, Description
Weighted average term expense expected recognized
Weighted Average Term Expense Expected Recognized
Weighted average term expense expected recognized.
Auditor Name
Auditor Name
Equity [Abstract]
Financial Instruments
Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block]
Forfeited, weighted average exercise price per share
Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Prior service cost arising during the period
Prior service cost arising during the period
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), Tax
Film Costs, Total
Film assets, net of accumulated amortization
Film, Capitalized Cost
Other Assets
Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
(Loss) income from operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Net investment leases, By Origination Year, Before latest fiscal year
Net Investment in Lease, Year Two, Originated, Fiscal Year before Current Fiscal Year
Debt instrument, annual interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Buildings [Member]
Building [Member]
Lessee, operating lease, existence of option to extend description
Lessee, Operating Lease, Option to Extend
Related Party
Related Party [Domain]
Other equity
Other equity (see Note 3
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Short-term and variable lease costs
Short-Term and Variable Lease Costs
Short-term and variable lease costs.
RSU Expenses
Share Based Compensation Expense Restricted Stock Unit Table [Text Block]
Share based compensation expense restricted stock unit.
Amortization of Deferred Charges, Total
Film assets
Amortization of Deferred Charges
Acquisition of SSIMWAVE Inc., net of cash and cash equivalents acquired
Cash payments
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired, Total
Allowance for credit losses
Financed Sales Receivables Allowance For Credit Losses
Financed sales receivables allowance for credit losses.
Scenario
Scenario [Axis]
Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs
Unamortized debt issuance costs
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
Schedule of Net Investment in Leases and Financed Sale Receivables on Nonaccrual Status
Schedule Of Net Investment In Leases And Financed Sale Receivables Non Accrual Status Table [Text Block]
Schedule of net investment in leases and financed sale receivables non accrual status.
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax
Indefinite lived intangible assets, Fair Value
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Accrued and other liabilities
Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
RSU Carve out Balance
Schedule of Unvested Restricted Stock Units Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Net book value of other intangible assets capitalized
Net Book Value Of Other Intangible Assets Capitalized
Net book value of other intangible assets capitalized.
Accrued and Other Liabilities [Member]
Accrued And Other Liabilities [Member]
Accrued and other liabilities.
Percentage of common shares authorized
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Percentage Of Authorization
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award percentage of authorization.
Net investment in leases
Net investment in sales-type leases
Sales-Type Lease, Net Investment in Lease, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Change in Accounting Principle, Accounting Standards Update, Early Adoption [true false]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]
Line of credit facility pro forma minimum liquidity covenant
Line Of Credit Facility Pro Forma Minimum Liquidity Covenant
Line of credit facility pro forma minimum liquidity covenant.
Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Type
Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Type [Domain]
Property, plant and equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total
Film fund committed capital contribution
Film Fund Committed Capital Contribution
Film fund committed capital contribution.
Summary of Depreciation and Amortization
Summary Of Depreciation And Amortization Table [Text Block]
Detailed breakdown of the depreciation and amortization amount presented in the statement of cash flows.
Indefinite lived intangible assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Acquired Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Weighted Average Useful Life
Acquired indefinite lived intangible assets weighted average useful life.
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Unrealized postretirement benefit plans actuarial (gain) loss
Other Comprehensive Income Postretirement Plan Net Unamortized Gain Loss Arising During Period Tax
Tax effect of the increase (decrease) in the value of the projected postretirement benefit obligation and the (increase) decrease in the value of the plan assets resulting from experience different from that assumed or from a change in an actuarial assumption that has not been recognized in net periodic benefit cost.
Remaining weighted average service life of employee
Remaining Weighted Average Service Life Of Employee
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Film assets write downs on impairment loss
Film Assets Write Downs On Impairment Loss
Film assets write downs on impairment loss.
First 20 years
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost Expected Long Term Return On Assets First20 Years
An assumption as to the rate of return on plan assets for the first 20 years reflecting the average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested or to be invested to provide for the benefits included in the benefit obligation.
Percentage of premium of cap price over last reported sale price per common share on March 16, 2021
Percentage Of Premium Of Cap Price Over Last Reported Sale Price Per Common Share
Percentage of premium of cap price over last reported sale price per common share.
Common Shares Issued and Outstanding [Member]
Capital Units [Member]
Restricted share units and stock option exercises settled from treasury shares purchased on open market
Stock Issued During Period Share Based Compensation Settled From Treasury Shares
Number of treasury stock (units) reissued during the period, for the reissuance of shares (units) held in treasury used to satisfy equity-based compensation obligations exercised by the holders of such rights. Upon reissuance of shares (units) from treasury, for stock options and restricted share units settled.
Total
Inventories
Inventory, Net
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Total
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests
Net loss
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Inventories
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Shares withheld for tax withholdings
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Shares Withheld for Tax Withholding Obligation
Inventory [Domain]
Other Assets [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Capital Stock
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Maoyan [Member]
Maoyan [Member]
Maoyan.
Other intangible assets joint revenue sharing arrangements
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Ending Balance
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Beginning Balance
Other Intangible Assets, Net Book Value
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Total shareholders' equity attributable to common shareholders
Balance, beginning of year
Balance, end of year
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Derivative Liability, Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, before Offset of Collateral, Total
Derivative Liability, Fair Value
Derivative Liability, Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, before Offset of Collateral
In-process Research and Development [Member]
In Process Research and Development [Member]
Unamortized prior service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit), Next Fiscal Year
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Base Rate [Member]
Base Rate [Member]
Summary of Benefit Payment are Expected in Next Five Year
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]
ASU 2020-04
Accounting Standard Update202004 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2020-04.
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Including Disposal Group and Discontinued Operations
Credit Loss Status
Credit Loss Status [Domain]
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Documents Incorporated by Reference [Text Block]
Lease Arrangements [Member]
Lease Arrangement [Member]
Lease Arrangement.
Investment in equipment supporting joint revenue sharing arrangements
Net Decrease Increase Accruals Related To Investment In Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements
Net (decrease) increase accruals related to investment in joint revenue sharing arrangements.
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Film Assets
Film Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Statement Location
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Forfeited
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Capital stock common shares - no par value. Authorized - unlimited number. 54,148,614 issued and outstanding (December 31, 2021 - 58,653,642 issued and outstanding)
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Total
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Office and Production Equipment [Member]
Equipment [Member]
Derivative (Loss) Gain Reclassified from AOCI (Effective Portion) included in Selling, general and administrative expenses
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net Included in Selling General and Administrative Expenses
Derivative instruments, gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated oci into income, effective portion, net included in selling, general and administrative expenses.
Investing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Theater system components written off in Costs and expenses
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Written Off Included In Costs And Expenses
Joint revenue sharing arrangements written off included in costs and expenses.
Equity Components
Equity Components [Axis]
Schedule of Financing Receivables
Financing Receivables Consisting Of Net Investment In Sales Type Leases And Receivables From Financed Sales Table [Text Block]
This element represents the disclosures related to financing receivables. Examples of financing receivables include, but not limited to, loans, trade accounts receivables, notes receivable, credit cards, and receivables relating to a lessor's right(s) to payment(s) from a lease other than an operating lease that is recognized as assets.
Total number of operating theaters under traditional and hybrid joint revenue sharing agreement
Number Of Operating Theaters Under Traditional And Hybrid Joint Revenue Sharing Agreement
Disclosure of the number of theaters operating, at the end of the current period, that have been contracted for by exhibitors under traditional and hybrid joint revenue sharing agreements with the Company.
Location of Derivative Gain
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net, Total
Amortization of share-based payment expense - stock options
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Increase for Cost Recognition
Consolidated Entities
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Professional fees
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Lease Arrangements
Leases Disclosure [Text Block]
Leases Disclosure.
Us Internal Revenue Code [Member]
Us Internal Revenue Code [Member]
U.S. Internal Revenue Code.
Allowance for Credit Losses
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Nonaccrual Status
Financing receivable allowance for credit losses nonaccrual status.
Inventories
Inventory Current And Non Current Net [Abstract]
Inventory current and non current net.
Accounting Standards Update
Accounting Standards Update [Domain]
Finance income related to financed sale receivables with billed amounts past due
Financed Sales Receivables Past Due Finance Income
Financed sales receivables past due finance income.
Less Than One Year, Purchase obligations
Purchase Obligation, to be Paid, Year One
Film Assets [Table]
Film Assets [Table]
Film assets.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Asset impairments
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments
Leases [Abstract]
Contract with Customer, Liability, Total
Deferred revenue
Contract with Customer, Liability
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Acquisition of other intangible assets
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets
Final Award settlement cost
Legal Fees
Increase in valuation allowance, Amount
Increase in valuation allowance, Amount
Income Tax Reconciliation Change In Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance Relating To Current Year Temporary Differences
The portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to changes in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets in the period relating to current year temporary differences
Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Business acquisition, date of acquisition agreement
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement
2025
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Three
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Net investment leases, By Origination Year, Prior
Net Investment in Lease, Originated, More than Five Years before Current Fiscal Year
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Property, plant and equipment:
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Expected interest costs
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
SSIMWAVE Inc. [Member]
SSIMWAVE Inc. [Member]
SSIMWAVE Inc.
Other Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Other Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Other Non-controlling Interest.
Line of credit facility expiration period
Line Of Credit Facility Renewed Month And Year
Line of credit facility renewed month and year.
Western Europe [Member]
Western Europe [Member]
Western Europe.
Unrealized defined benefit plan actuarial gain (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
Options common shares were vested and exercisable
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number
Equipment supporting joint revenue sharing arrangements
Depreciation On Equipment Assigned To Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements
The amount of depreciation expense during the period from equipment operating under joint revenue sharing arrangements.
Retirement Plan Type
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Canada [Member]
Canada [Member]
CANADA
Revision of Prior Year Amounts and Other Reclassifications
Revision Of Prior Year Amounts And Other Reclassifications Policy [Text Block]
Revision of prior year amounts and other reclassifications.
Establishment of statutory surplus reserve, IMAX China
Establishment Of Statutory Surplus Reserve Relates To Controlling Interests
Establishment of statutory surplus reserve relates to controlling interests.
Government Assistance [Line Items]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue [Policy Text Block]
Receivables
Receivables [Text Block]
Receivables.
Film costs expected to be amortized within three years from balance sheet date
Film Costs Amortized In Next Five Years
The amount of film costs related to released films that are expected to be amortized within five years from balance sheet date.
Letter of Credit
Letter of Credit [Member]
Expected option life (in years)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Schedule Of Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses [Table]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Operating lease obligations
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid [Abstract]
Non-controlling Interests
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Government Assistance
Government Assistance [Text Block]
Consolidated Statements of Operations Supplemental Information
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Address [Member]
Other Address [Member]
NCI share of partnership losses, Amount
NCI share of partnership losses, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Noncontrolling Interest Income (Loss), Amount
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Interest Income, Operating, Total
Interest income
Interest Income, Operating
Movement in allowance for credit losses
Contract with Customer, Asset, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
Number of shares sold
Sale of Stock, Number of Shares Issued in Transaction
Schedule of (Loss) Income Before Taxes by Jurisdiction
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
IMAX Technology Sales and Maintenance [Member]
I M A X Technology Sales And Maintenance [Member]
IMAX technology sales and maintenance.
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value per share
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Thereafter
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Lease Receivable After Year Five
Joint revenue sharing arrangements lease receivable after year five.
Income Tax Uncertainties [Abstract]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Cash held outside of Canada
Cash held outside of Canada
Cash Held Or Undistributed Earnings Of Foreign Subsidiary
Cash held or undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiary.
PSU Expenses
Share Based Compensation Expense Performance Stock Units Table [Text Block]
Share based compensation expense performance stock units.
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Lease Receivable Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Joint revenue sharing arrangements lease receivable fiscal year maturity.
Exercised, weighted average exercise price per share
Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
2027
Sales-Type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, to be Received, Year Five
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Total
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total number of theater systems under traditional and hybrid joint revenue sharing agreements
Number Of Theater Systems Under Traditional And Hybrid Joint Revenue Sharing Agreements
Disclosure of the number of theaters that have been contracted for by exhibitors under traditional and hybrid joint revenue sharing agreements with the Company.
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current, Total
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Supplemental disclosure of noncash leasing activities:
Supplemental Disclosure of Noncash Leasing Activities [Abstract]
Supplemental disclosure of noncash leasing activities.
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Schedule of Other Assets
Schedule of Other Assets [Table Text Block]
1 to 3 years, Total contractual obligations and commitments
Contractual Obligation Due In One To Three Years
Contractual obligation due in one to three years.
Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Significant accounting policies.
Statutory surplus reserve
Statutory Accounting Practices, Retained Earnings Not Available for Dividends
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Amortization of deferred financing costs
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs
Summary of Amounts Accrued for the SERP
Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Supplemental Information
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
Financing Receivable Nonaccrual [Table]
Financing Receivable, Nonaccrual [Table]
Revision of Prior Period
Revision of Prior Period [Domain]
Net loss attributable to common shareholders
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Wells Fargo Foreign Exchange Facility [Member]
Wells Fargo Foreign Exchange Facility [Member]
Wells Fargo foreign exchange facility.
Film costs, amortized in next operating cycle
Film Costs, Amortized in Next Operating Cycle
Defined contribution plans for employees
Defined Contribution Plan, Description
Cost of living adjustment on benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost Of Living Adjustment
Expected rate for cost of living adjustment on benefits
JRSA, Fixed Fees [Member]
Hybrid Joint Revenue Sharing Arrrangements [Member]
Hybrid Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Segment.
Contract with Customer, Basis of Pricing
Contract with Customer, Basis of Pricing [Axis]
Other Equity [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Notional Amount of arrangements entered into
Notional Amount For Which Arrangements Can Be Entered
Net carrying amount of purchased foreign currency forward contracts and/or other swap arrangements that the Company has entered into
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Domain]
Deferred Bonus and Profit Sharing Arrangement, Individual Contract, Type of Deferred Compensation
Deferred Bonus and Profit Sharing Arrangement, Individual Contract, Type of Deferred Compensation [Domain]
Revenue Commissioners, Ireland [Member]
IMAX Maintenance Segment [Member]
IMAX Maintenance Reporting Unit [Member]
I M A X Maintenance [Member]
IMAX maintenance.
Taxes withheld and paid on employee stock awards vested
Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-Based Payment Arrangement
Cash and cash equivalents
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Restricted share units settled with new treasury shares
Stock Issued During Period Shares Restricted Share Units Settled With New Treasury Shares
Stock issued during period shares restricted share units settled with new treasury shares.
EBITDA
Measurement Input, EBITDA Multiple [Member]
Credit facility maturity date
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Total
Net operating loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Information [Line Items]
Purchases of fixed assets
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions
Co-produced television collaborative arrangement net revenue recorded
Collaborative Arrangement Net Revenue Recorded
The Company is participating in one significant co-produced television arrangement net revenue included therein are
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Change in shares held in treasury
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Par Value Method
Reductions resulting from lapse of applicable statute of limitations and administrative practices
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Leases [Line Items]
Leases [Line Items]
Leases line item.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Total
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized number of shares
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Deferred Bonus and Profit Sharing Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation
Deferred Bonus and Profit Sharing Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Debt instrument, maturity date
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Revenue
Revenues, Total
Revenues
Revenues
Expense
Share-based compensation costs recorded for the period
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense, Total
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment
Net Book Value
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Amortization of finance lease assets
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization
Options fully vested and unvested, weighted average remaining contractual life
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Award Type
Award Type [Domain]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Amortization of share-based payment expense - performance stock units
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Amortization Of Share Based Payment Expense Performance Stock Units
Adjustments to additional paid in capital amortization of share based payment expense performance stock units.
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements, Contingent Rent [Member]
J R S A Contingent Rent [Member]
JRSA Contingent Rent.
Operating lease cost
Operating Lease, Expense
Film Post-Production [Member]
Film Post Production [Member]
Film Post-Production.
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net, Total
Derivative Gain Reclassified From AOCI (Ineffective portion)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net
Benefit payable
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Special and Contractual Termination Benefits
HSBC China Facility [Member]
HSBC China facility.
Options fully vested and unvested, weighted average exercise price
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Thereafter
Sales-Type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, to be Received, after Year Five
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Abstract]
Summary of Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization [Abstract]
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross, Total
Capitalized other intangible assets, cost
Other Intangible Assets, Cost
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Borrowing capacity under uncommitted accordion feature
Line Of Credit Facility Borrowing Capacity Under Uncommitted Accordion Feature
Line of credit facility borrowing capacity under uncommitted accordion feature.
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Total
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Foreign Exchange
Foreign Currency Transaction [Abstract]
Ownership
Ownership [Domain]
Capital Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Stock based awards expiration period or remaining contractual life
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Expiration Period
Bank of China Facility [Member]
Bank of China facility.
Operating Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
IMAX China Noncontrolling Interest
Imax China Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
IMAX China Noncontrolling Interest
Marketing and Other
Marketing and Advertising Expense, Total
Marketing and Advertising Expense
Canadian Plan [Member]
Canadian Plan [Member]
Canadian Plan.
Equity Component
Equity Component [Domain]
Revenues, total
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Less: interest expense
Finance Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Total contractual obligations and commitments, Total
Contractual Obligation
2026
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
Geographical
Geographical [Axis]
Finance Income Segment [Member]
Finance income segment.
Current period provision (reversal), net
Allowance For Credit Losses Provision
The sum of the periodic provision charged to earnings, based on an assessment of uncollectibility from the counterparty on account of loan, lease or other credit losses, to reduce these accounts to the amount that approximates their net realizable value.
Settlement Occurred [Member]
Settlement occurred.
Number of commercial destinations
Number Of Commercial Destinations
Number of commercial destinations.
Other assets write down on impairment
Other Assets Write Down On Impairment
Other assets write down on impairment.
Contributions repayable months
Debt Instrument Repayment Months
Debt instrument repayment months.
Purchase of capped calls related to convertible notes
Purchase of capped calls related to convertible notes
Purchase of capped calls related to convertible notes.
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents during year
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Net Investment in Leases and Financed Sale Receivables Continue to Accrue Finance Income [Member]
Net Investment In Leases And Financed Sale Receivables Continue To Accrue Finance Income [Member]
Net investment in leases and financed sale receivables continue to accrue finance income.
Comprehensive loss
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Document Type
Document Type
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit in Other Comprehensive Income
Income Tax Effect On Comprehensive Income Table [Text Block]
Tax effect of the change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), that is, the tax effect on items included in other comprehensive income (loss) during the period.
Interest
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities
Film fund contributions paid
Film Fund Capital Contribution Paid
Contributed value to be capitalized to finance an ongoing supply of original films.
Non-Controlling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]
Unbilled
Financing Receivable Related Unbilled Recorded Investment At Balance Sheet Date
The amount of the recorded investment not billed at the balance sheet date, in a contractual right to receive money on demand or on fixed or determinable dates that is recognized as an asset in the creditor's statement of financial position. Examples include, but are not limited to, accounts receivable (with terms exceeding one year), notes receivable and receivables relating to lessor's rights to payments from leases other than operating leases that have been recorded as assets.
United States [Member]
UNITED STATES
Net financed sales receivables
Financed Sales Receivables Net
Financed sales receivables net.
Receivables [Abstract]
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Certain Advisor [Member]
Non Employee [Member]
Non employee.
Maximum percentage of base salary contributed to Defined Contribution Plan by Company
Maximum Percentage Of Base Salary Contributed To Pension Plan By Company
Maximum percentage of Base Salary contributed to Pension Plan By Company.
Camera Equipment [Member]
Camera Equipment [Member]
Camera equipment.
Share-based compensation expense
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accrued pension liability
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Number of commercial multiplexes
Number Of Commercial Multiplexes
Number of commercial multiplexes.
2023
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Lease Receivable Next Twelve Months
Joint revenue sharing arrangements lease receivable next twelve months.
Other intangible assets
Amortization Of Intangible Assets Net
The aggregate expense, net of write-downs, charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method.
Other property, plant and equipment
Writedown On Other Property Plant And Equipment
Writedown on other property, plant and equipment.
Investment in equity securities
Investment in equity securities
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Current
Class of Financing Receivable
Class of Financing Receivable [Axis]
Russia [Member]
RU
R U [Member]
R U [Member]
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Benefits Paid
Financed sales receivables
Financed Sales Receivables [Abstract]
Financed sales receivables.
U.S. federal and state taxes, Amount
U.S. federal and state taxes, Amount
Income Tax Reconciliation Us Federal And State Taxes
The portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to US federal and state taxes
Interest rate maximum margin percentage
Debt Instrument Maximum Spread On Variable Rate
Debt instrument maximum spread on variable rate.
Film Costs Textuals [Abstract]
Film Costs (Textuals) [Abstract]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Shareholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Federal economic development loan, net of unaccreted interest benefit
Federal economic development loan, net of unaccreted interest benefit
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Current Liabilities Federal Economic Development Loan Net of Unaccreted Interest Benefit
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Current Liabilities Federal Economic Development Loan Net of Unaccreted Interest Benefit.
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Operating Leases [Abstract]
Operating leases.
Unearned finance income
Sales Type Lease Unearned Finance Income
Sales type lease unearned finance income.
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Amounts Accrued
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Weighted average period awards are expected to be recognized (in years)
Weighted average period (in years)
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Vested stock options contractual life
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Net Investment In Lease Credit Quality Indicator [Table]
Net Investment in Lease, Credit Quality Indicator [Table]
Fair Value By Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Derivative, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Total Purchase Price
Total Purchase Price
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Period of revenue estimation from initial film release
Maximum Period Of Revenue Estimation From Initial Film Release
Maximum period of revenue estimation from initial film release.
Net accruals
Net Decrease Increase Accruals Related To Significant Non Cash Investing Activities
Net (decrease) increase in accruals related to significant non-cash investing activities.
Gain (Loss) on Investments, Total
Realized and unrealized investment (gains) losses
Realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)
Gain (Loss) on Investments
Summary of Company's Contractual Obligations and Commitments
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Table Text Block]
Total lease cost
Operating Lease, Cost
Other property, plant and equipment [Member]
Other Property Plant And Equipment [Member]
Other property, plant and equipment.
Restricted Share Units [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Films Revenue Recognition
Film Production And Services Policy [Text Block]
Film production and services.
Lessee Operating and Finance Lease, Maturity
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
China Options [Member]
Employee Stock Option China Incentive Plan [Member]
China Options [Member]
Films in production
Theatrical Film Costs, Production
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Amount, Total
Investment and other tax credits (non-refundable), Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Amount
2024
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
Defined benefit pension plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Description
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Interest Cost, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Statutory surplus reserve deducted from retained earnings
Statutory surplus reserve deducted from IMAX China retained earnings
Statutory Surplus Reserve Deducted From Retained Earnings Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Statutory surplus reserve deducted from retained earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest.
Actuarial gain
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Federal Economic Development Loan [Member]
Federal Economic Development Loan Payable [Member]
Federal economic development loan payable.
Restricted Stock Units Issued under the IMAX LTIP
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock Unit, Activity [Table Text Block]
Finite lived intangible assets, Fair Value
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]
Interest in film classified as a financial instrument
Payments to Investment in film asset classified as a financial instrument
Payments to investment in film asset classified as a financial instrument.
Co-produced television collaborative arrangement revenue
Collaborative Arrangement Revenue
The Company is participating in one significant co-produced television arrangement they generated revenue of
Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Receivable
Receivable [Policy Text Block]
Minority Interest Ownership Percentage By Company
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common shares issued and outstanding, Balance, beginning of year
Common shares issued and outstanding, Balance, end of year
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Accounts receivable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Costs and Expenses Applicable to Revenues - Technology Sales
Cost of Goods and Service [Policy Text Block]
Borrowings
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Entity Address, Country
Entity Address, Country
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Thereafter, Total contractual obligations and commitments
Contractual Obligation, to be Paid, after Year Five
Lessor, sales-type lease description
Lessor, Sales-type Lease, Description
Summary of Estimated Amortization Expenses
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Government Assistance [Table]
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Commitments, contingencies and guarantees (see Notes 16 and 17)
Commitments and Contingencies
Interest Paid, Including Capitalized Interest, Operating and Investing Activities, Total
Interest
Interest Paid, Including Capitalized Interest, Operating and Investing Activities
Income Tax Authority, Name
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Maximum number of shares of common stock may be issued for outstanding PSU
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Liabilities
Liabilities [Abstract]
Trading Activity [Axis]
Receivable Type
Receivable Type [Axis]
Net operating loss carryforwards, expiration period
Operating Loss Carryforward Expiration Period
Operating loss Carryforward expiration period.
3 to 5 years, Total contractual obligations and commitments
Contractual Obligation Due In Three To Five Years
Contractual obligation due in three to five years.
Variable Rate
Variable Rate [Domain]
Patents and Trademarks [Member]
Patents And Trademarks [Member]
Patents And Trademarks.
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Hedging Designation
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Debt instrument, frequency of periodic interest payment
Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment
Income Tax Authority, Name
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
China [Member]
CHINA
Summary of Allowance For Credit Losses Related to Variable Consideration Receivables
Variable Consideration Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Table [Text Block]
Variable consideration receivable allowance for credit losses.
ASU 2021-10
Accounting Standards Update 2021-10 [Member]
Additional Cash Flow Elements and Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Foreign Exchange Facility [Member]
Foreign Exchange [Member]
Movement of Shareholders' Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Segments
Segments [Domain]
Inventory Valuation Allowance [Member]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Reserve, Inventory [Member]
Other property, plant and equipment
Depreciation On Other Property Plant And Equipment
The amount of depreciation expense during the period from other property plant and equipment.
Leases
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Stock options exercisable, weighted average exercise price per share, end of year
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Amount drew down in available borrowing capacity
Proceeds from Bank Debt
Repayments of revolving credit facility borrowings
Repayment of outstanding indebtedness
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Accounting Standards Update
Accounting Standards Update [Axis]
Accrued commission on sale or lease of the theater systems payable in future periods
Accrued Sales Commission
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Allowance For Doubtful Variable Consideration Receivable
Allowance for doubtful variable consideration receivable.
Debt Instrument
Debt Instrument [Axis]
IMAX Share Consideration
Business combination common shares with fair value
Business Combination Common Shares with Fair Value
Business combination common shares with fair value.
Deferred Revenue
Contract With Customer Liability Policy [Text Block]
Contract with customer liability.
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax, Total
Foreign exchange translation gain (loss)
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Deferred revenue
Deferred revenue
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Deferred Revenue
Counterparty Name
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Other [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Segments
Segments [Axis]
Internal Use Software [Member]
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Summary of Variable Consideration from Contracts With Customers
Contract With Customer Asset Table [Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of contract with customer asset.
Segment Reporting (Textual) [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Textual [Abstract]
Segment reporting.
Revenue
Revenues
Revenues [Abstract]
Revenue attributable to transactions arising between the company and its customers under IMAX DMR arrangements
Revenue Earned From Transactions Under Company Arrangements
Disclosure of amounts attributable to transactions arising between the Company and its customers under IMAX DMR arrangements included in Services Revenue.
Forfeited, weighted average grant date fair value per share
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Net Investment in Leases [Member]
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment [Member]
Foreign Currency Translations
Foreign Currency Translations Policy [Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for translation of transactions denominated in a currency other than the reporting enterprise's functional currency.
Amortization of intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Award Type
Award Type [Axis]
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Ending Balance
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Beginning Balance
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Total
Product warranty accrual
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Four year before latest fiscal year
Financing Receivable, Year Five, Originated, Four Years before Current Fiscal Year
Receivable
Receivable [Domain]
Stock options exercised from treasury shares
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Stock Options Settled From Treasury
Equity impact of the value of treasury stock (units) reissued during the period, for the reissuance of shares (units) held in treasury used to satisfy equity-based compensation obligations exercised by the holders of such rights. Upon reissuance of shares (units) from treasury, the common stock (unit) reissued is outstanding.
Summary of Allowance For Credit Losses Related to Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table Text Block]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount, Total
Expense related to non-vested RSUs not yet recognized
Expense related to non-vested employee stock options
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Debt instrument, fair value, Total
Debt instrument, fair value
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Percentage of statutory net profits to statutory surplus reserve to be appropriated
Percentage Of Statutory Net Profits To Statutory Surplus Reserve To Be Appropriated
Percentage of statutory net profits to statutory surplus reserve to be appropriated.
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Distribution [Member]
Distribution [Member]
Distribution.
Finished goods
Inventory Finished Goods Current And Non Current Net Of Reserves
Inventory finished goods current and non current net of reserves.
Total deferred income tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Foreign Exchange contract settlement date range
Foreign Exchange contract settlement date range
Investment Contract Settlement Date Range
When an investment contract or contracts have a range of settlement dates, the latest settlement date
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Intrinsic value of options exercised
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Unrealized actuarial (gain) loss
Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Gains Losses After Tax
The after-tax net amount of gains and losses that are not yet recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost, and that are recognized as increases or decreases in other comprehensive income as they arise. Gains and losses are due to changes in the value of either the benefit obligation or the plan assets resulting from experience different from that assumed or from a change in an actuarial assumption, or the consequence of a decision to temporarily deviate from the substantive plan.
Remaining net operating loss carryforwards
Remaining Operating Loss Carryforwards
Remaining operating loss carryforwards.
Allowance for Credit Losses
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Description of products and services from which each reportable segment derives its revenues
Segment Reporting Information, Description of Products and Services
Technology Sales [Member]
Technology Sales [Member]
Technology Sales.
Class of Financing Receivable
Class of Financing Receivable [Domain]
2024
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Two
Performance Stock Units Activity under the IMAX LTIP
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Performance Shares, Activity [Table Text Block]
Summary of Share Repurchases
Class of Treasury Stock [Table Text Block]
Research and Development Expense, Total
Research and development
Research and Development Expense
Total lease payments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid
Film assets
Investment in film assets
Increase (Decrease) in Film Costs
Reductions for tax positions of prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Completed and released films, net of accumulated amortization of $218,148 (2020 - $202,832)
Theatrical Film Costs, Released
State Administration of Taxation, China [Member]
Fixed Consideration [Member]
Fixed-Price Contract [Member]
Investment in equity securities - cost
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Cost
Award inclusive of interest
Award Inclusive Of Interest
Award inclusive of interest.
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Deferred income tax asset, valuation allowance change
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Other Intangible Assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impact Of Coronavirus Nineteen Pandemic [Table]
Impact Of Coronavirus Nineteen Pandemic [Table]
Impact of coronavirus nineteen pandemic.
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Impact
Amount of gain (loss) from foreign currency exchange rate changes for benefit obligation for plans held in a currency other than the reporting currency.
Asia (excluding Greater China) [Member]
Asia Excluding Greater China [Member]
Asia excluding greater china.
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for finance lease obligations
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability
China PSUs [Member]
China Performance Share Units P S U [Member]
China performance share units PSU.
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Upfront payment made upon execution of finance lease
Upfront payment made upon execution of finance lease.
Variable Consideration from Contracts with Customers
Variable Consideration Receivable From Contracts With Customers [Text Block]
Variable consideration receivable from contracts with customers.
Stock options valuation assumptions
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Variable Consideration [Member]
Time-and-Materials Contract [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Finance lease right-of-use assets
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Amortization
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Amortization, Total
VIEs Total Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block]
Lump sum interest rate - thereafter
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost Expected Long Term Return On Assets Thereafter
An assumption as to the rate of return, after the first 25 years, on plan assets reflecting the average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested or to be invested to provide for the benefits included in the benefit obligation.
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Ending Balance
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Beginning Balance
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total
Accumulated Depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Schedule Of Property Plant And Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Expected volatility
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Retirement benefits non-service expense
Net Periodic Defined Benefits Expense (Reversal of Expense), Excluding Service Cost Component
Hedging Designation
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Weighted-average discount rate
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Other non-deductible/non-taxable items, Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Other, Percent
Changes to deferred tax assets and liabilities resulting from audit and other tax return adjustments, Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Change In Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities Resulting From Audit And Other Tax Return Adjustments
Effective income tax rate reconciliation change in deferred tax assets and liabilities resulting from audit and other tax return adjustments.
Line of credit facility covenant terms
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms
Increase (decrease) in allowance for current expected credit losses, variable consideration receivables
Allowance For Doubtful Variable Consideration Receivable Net Of Foreign Exchange Current Provision
Allowance for doubtful variable consideration receivable net of foreign exchange current provision.
Aggregate intrinsic value of vested stock options
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Stock Repurchase Program, maximum percentage of shares to be repurchased
Stock Repurchase Program Maximum Percentage Of Shares Authorized To Be Repurchased
The maximum percentage of issues shares outstanding that can be repurchased under the program.
Measurement Input Type
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Description of Business [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Document Information [Table]
Document Information [Table]
Investment and other tax credits (non-refundable), Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Investment And Other Tax Credits
Effective income tax rate reconciliation investment and other tax credits.
Stock options outstanding, weighted average exercise price per share, beginning of year
Stock options outstanding, weighted average exercise price per share, end of year
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Principal payment under finance lease obligations
Finance leases
Finance Lease, Principal Payments
Research and Development [Member]
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Unrealized postretirement benefit plans actuarial gain (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Net Unamortized Gain Loss Arising During Period Before Tax
Before tax amount of the (increase) decrease in the value of the projected benefit postretirement obligation and the increase (decrease) in the value of the plan assets resulting from experience different from that assumed or from a change in an actuarial assumption that has not been recognized in net periodic benefit cost.
Theatre Operators [Member]
Theater Operators [Member]
Theater operators.
Forecast [Member]
Forecast [Member]
Film Fund Expected Capital Contribution
Film Fund Expected Capital Contribution
Intended value to be capitalized to finance an ongoing supply of original films.
Assumptions used to determine obligation and cost status
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used in Calculations [Abstract]
Debt instrument, initial conversion price
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) [Abstract]
Investments by Secondary Categorization [Domain]
Accumulated Deficit [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Write-offs
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff
Internal Credit Assessment
Internal Credit Assessment [Axis]
Equity in losses of investees, net of tax
Equity in losses of investees
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Corporate and Other Non-segment Specific Assets [Member]
Corporate and Other [Member]
Details of the share repurchase program
Treasury Stock Acquired, Repurchase Authorization
Tax expense (benefits) realized
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Tax Expense (Benefit) Realized From Vesting Of Share Based Awards Other Than Options
Employee service share based compensation tax expense (benefit) realized from vesting of share based awards othert tan options.
1 to 3 years, Operating Leases
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due One To Three Years
Lessee operating lease liability payments due one to three years.
Number of common shares issued
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Other Financial Instrument
Other Financial Instrument [Abstract]
Other financial instrument.
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Changes to deferred tax assets and liabilities resulting from audit and other tax return adjustments, Amount
Changes to deferred tax assets and liabilities resulting from audit and other tax return adjustments, Amount
Income Tax Reconciliation Change In Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities Resulting From Audit And Other Tax Return Adjustments
The portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations, that is attributable to changes to deferred tax assets and liabilities resulting from audit and other tax return adjustments.
Measurement Input Type
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Income tax expense
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Patent and Trademarks [Member]
Patent and Trademarks [Member]
Patent and Trademarks.
Licenses and Intellectual Property [Member]
Licenses And Intellectual Property [Member]
Licenses and intellectual property.
Purchase obligations
Purchase Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Finance income related to net investment in leases with billed amounts past due
Net Investment In Lease Past Due Finance Income
Net investment in lease past due finance income.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Ending Balance
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Beginning Balance
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Total
Cost
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Films in development
Theatrical Film Costs, Development
Revenue Recognition Leases
Revenue Recognition, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Thereafter, Working Capital Facility
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, after Year Five
Impact Of Coronavirus Nineteen Pandemic [Abstract]
Impact of coronavirus nineteen pandemic.
Lessee Leases Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term and Weighted Average Interest Rate
Lessee Operating Lease Weighted Averages Table Table [Text Block]
Lessee operating lease weighted averages table.
Summary of Selling Expenses, Including Sales Commissions and Marketing and Other Expenses
Schedule of Other Operating Cost and Expense, by Component [Table Text Block]
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, award vesting rights, percentage
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Investment tax credits and other tax credits, carryforwards
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Benefit obligation recorded
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Recorded Liability
Average percentage of the box-office receipts of the film for recovering digital re-mastering cost
Percentage Of Gross Box Office Receipts Earned In Exchange For Converting Commercial Films
Disclosure of the minimum percentage of a film's gross box-office receipts earned in exchange for converting commercial films.
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Financial Asset, Aging
Financial Asset, Aging [Domain]
Accrued and other liabilities [Member]
Accrued and other liabilities [Member]
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Final Award in favor of company
Litigation Settlement Agreement Consideration
Final award in favor of the Company, which the Company is seeking to enforce and collect.
Percentage of total revenues represented by largest customer
Percentage Of Revenues Represented By Largest Customer
Percentage of total revenues represented by largest customers if first and third customers are under common control.
Letters of guarantee outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Rest of the World [Member]
Rest Of World [Member]
Rest of the world.
Proceeds from government subsidies
Proceeds From Government Subsidies
Proceeds from government subsidies.
Intangible assets acquired
Total identifiable intangible assets, Fair Value
Purchase price allocation from goodwill
Intangible assets
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest
Other Intangible Assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Net Operating Loss Carryforwards, Limitations on Use
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Limitations on Use
2023
Less Than One Year, Operating Leases
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
Net Decrease Increase Accruals Related To Purchase Of Property And Equipment
Net (decrease) increase accruals related to purchase of property and equipment.
Schedule Of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Summary of Weighted Average Assumptions Used to Determine the Benefit Obligation and Expense
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Summary of Estimated Useful Lives
Schedule Of Property Plant Equipment Useful Life Table [Text Block]
Schedule of property plant equipment useful life.
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Current fiscal year
Financing Receivable, Year One, Originated, Current Fiscal Year
Credit loss expense (reversal), net
Credit loss expense (reversal), net
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Asset under Construction [Member]
Asset under Construction [Member]
Provision for uncertain tax positions recorded to income tax provision
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Decreases Resulting From Current Period Tax Positions Recorded To Tax Provision
Amount of decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions that have been recorded to the current income tax provision
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Income tax (expense) benefit at combined statutory rates, Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Fair Value of Foreign Exchange Contracts
Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Balance at beginning of the year
Balance at the end of the year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Third Party [Member]
Third Party [Member]
Third party.
In Good Standing [Member]
In Good Standing [Member]
In Good Standing.
HSBC Facility [Member]
HSBC facility.
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Billed
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current And Past Due
Financing receivable recorded investment current and past due.
China RSUs [Member]
China Restricted Stock Units R S U [Member]
China Restricted Stock Units.
Schedule of Subject to Revision Upon Completion of Valuation Procedures
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Basic and Diluted Per-share Computations
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Amortization of intangible assets net in research and development
Amortization Of Intangible Assets Net In Research And Development
Amortization of intangible assets net in research and development.
Deferred compensation plan description
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Description
Stock based awards vesting period
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, award vesting period
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Obligation, beginning of period
Obligation, end of period and unfunded status
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Final Award amount issued
Final Award Amount Issued
Final award amount issued.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Recorded Receivable
Financing Receivable, Nonaccrual
Lease Contractual Term
Lease Contractual Term [Axis]
Stock options exercisable, end of year
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Lessee, operating lease description
Lessee, Operating Lease, Description
Consolidated Entities
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Number of variable interest entities primary beneficiary
Number Of Variable Interest Entities Primary Beneficiary
Represents the number of variable interest entities that the Company is the primary beneficiary of and therefore has the power to direct the activities of the respective entity.
Lender Name
Lender Name [Axis]
Lessee, operating lease, existence of option to extend term
Lessee, Operating Lease, Existence of Option to Extend [true false]
Disaggregation of Revenue by Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Granted
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Share issuance costs from the issuance of subsidiary shares to a non-controlling interest
Payments Of Stock Issuance Costs Related To Noncontrolling Interest1
Payments of stock issuance costs related to noncontrolling interest 1.
2027
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Five
Revolving Credit Facility Borrowings
Revolving Credit Facility Borrowings Table [Text Block]
Revolving credit facility borrowings.
Debt instrument, payment terms
Debt Instrument, Payment Terms
Income Statement Location
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Expired
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period
Less Than One Year, Working Capital Facility
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year One
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Table]
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Table]
Supplemental cash flow elements.
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Carrying value of service parts
Carrying Value Of Service Parts [Member]
Carrying Value Of Service Parts [Member]
Number of awards outstanding, end of year
Number of shares outstanding
Number of awards outstanding, beginning of year
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Revolving Credit Facility Borrowings, net
Long-Term Debt
Remaining borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Sales-type lease arrangements
Sales Type Lease Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Weighted average remaining lease term for sales-type lease, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award [Table]
Prepaid Expenses [Member]
Prepaid Expenses [Member]
Prepaid expenses.
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Percentage of contributions cover eligible and supported costs
Percentage of Contributions Cover Eligible and Supported Costs
Percentage of contributions cover eligible and supported costs.
Amortization, Total
Amortization
Amortization
Foreign Exchange
Allowance For Doubtful Variable Consideration Foreign Exchange
Allowance for doubtful variable consideration foreign exchange.
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both [Axis]
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Options outstanding
Stock options outstanding, beginning of year
Stock options outstanding, end of year
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Treasury stock purchased for future settlement of restricted share units
Treasury stock purchased for future settlement of restricted share units
Treasury Stock Repurchased For Future Settlement Of Restricted Share Units
Treasury stock repurchased for future settlement of restricted share units.
Debt Instrument, Name
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill), Total
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Litigation settlement expense reversed
Litigation Settlement Expense Reversed
Litigation settlement expense reversed.
JRSA, Contingent Rent [Member]
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Reporting Unit [Member]
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements [Member]
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Member
Number of carryover films exhibited
Number Of Carryover Films Exhibited
Number of carryover films exhibited.
Net book value of patents and trademarks disposed of in the year
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Nbv Of Disposals
The net book value of intellectual rights disposed of in the period
Operating Lease Obligations
Operating Lease Obligations [Member]
Operating lease obligations.
Credit facility amendment fees paid
Debt issuance costs paid
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Purchase obligations, Total
Purchase Obligation
Accrued liabilities
Deferred Compensation Share-Based Arrangements, Liability, Current and Noncurrent
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Three year before latest fiscal year
Financing Receivable, Year Four, Originated, Three Years before Current Fiscal Year
2024
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
Internal Use Software, Patents And Trademarks [Member]
Internal Use Software Patents And Trademarks [Member]
Internal use software, patents and trademarks.
Net loss per share - basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Total
Trade Agreement [Member]
Trade Agreement [Member]
Trade agreement.
Amortization of share-based payment expense - restricted share units
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock Unit, Increase for Cost Recognition
Income taxes
Payment of income taxes
Income Taxes Paid
Reclassification of unrealized gain from ineffective cash flow hedging instruments
Derivative Instruments, Gain Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing
Decrease (Increase) in:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Assets [Abstract]
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Other
Deferred Costs and Other Assets
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Summary of Allowance for Credit Losses Related to Net Investment in Leases and Financed Sale Receivables
Net Investment in Lease, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table Text Block]
Investment tax credits and other tax credit carryforward, expiration period
Tax Credit Carryforward Expiration Period
Tax credit carryforward expiration period.
Gross Margin (Margin Loss)
Gross margin
Gross Profit
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital, Total
Changes in other non-cash operating assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital
Fixed contracted theater value
Fixed Contracted Theater Value
Fixed contracted theater value.
Treasury Stock, Value, Total
Less: Treasury stock, nil shares at cost (December 31, 2020 — 723)
Treasury Stock, Value
Debt instrument repayment beginning month and year
Debt Instrument Repayment Beginning Month and Year
Debt instrument repayment beginning month and year.
Debt instrument, principal amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Commitments
Commitments Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Net Investment In Leases by Credit Quality Indicator
Net Investment in Lease, Credit Quality Indicator [Table Text Block]
Contingencies and Guarantees
Contingencies And Guarantees [Text Block]
The entire disclosure for contingencies and guarantees.
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Prior
Financing Receivable, Originated, More than Five Years before Current Fiscal Year
Net investment leases, By Origination Year, Three years before latest fiscal year
Net Investment in Lease, Year Four, Originated, Three Years before Current Fiscal Year
Financial Instrument
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Inventories
Increase Decrease In Inventories After Written Down Value
Increase decrease in inventories after written down value.
Lessee Operating Lease Balance Sheet Amounts and Lines
Lessee Operating Lease Balance Sheet Amounts And Lines Table [Text Block]
Lessee operating lease balance sheet amounts and lines.
Long-Lived Tangible Asset
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Axis]
Proceeds from receivables
Proceeds from Collection of Finance Receivables
Credit Watch [Member]
Credit Watch Member [Member]
Receivables on Credit Watch.
Acquisition of other intangible assets
Net Decrease Increase Accruals Related To Acquisition Of Other Intangible Assets
Net (decrease) increase accruals related to acquisition of other intangible assets.
Income tax at different rates in foreign and other provincial jurisdictions, Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Foreign And Provincial Income Tax Rate Differential
Effective income tax rate reconciliation foreign and provincial income tax rate differential.
Payment of foreign withholding taxes
Payment Of Foreign Withholding Taxes
Payment of foreign withholding taxes.
Schedule of Net Investment in Leases and Financed Sale Receivables with Billed Amounts Past Due Continues to Accrue Finance Income
Net Investment In Leases And Financed Sale Receivables With Billed Amounts Past Due Continues To Accrue Finance Income Table [Text Block]
Net investment in leases and financed sale receivables with billed amounts past due continues to accrue finance income.
Income tax at different rates in foreign and other provincial jurisdictions, Amount
Income tax at different rates in foreign and other provincial jurisdictions, Amount
Income Tax Reconciliation Foreign And Provincial Income Tax Rate Differential
The portion of the difference, between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement for the period and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations, that is attributable to total foreign income tax expense or benefit. The foreign and provincial income tax expense or benefit difference represents the income tax expense or benefit at applicable domestic statutory income tax rates applied to foreign earnings or loss or earnings or loss generated in other Canadian provinces for the period versus the foreign income tax expense or benefit calculated by applying the appropriate foreign or provincial tax rates.
30 to 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivables30 To89 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivables 30 To 89 Days Past Due Member
Land [Member]
Land [Member]
Total financing receivables
Financing receivables, net of allowance for credit losses
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Debt instrument net leverage ratio
Debt Instrument Net Leverage Ratio
Debt instrument net leverage ratio.
SOFR, Eurocurrency or CDOR Rate [Member]
SOFR, Eurocurrency or CDOR rate.
Interest accretion expense
Asset Retirement Obligation, Accretion Expense
Defined Contribution Plan [Member]
Defined Contribution Pension Plan [Member]
Defined contribution pension plan for Canadian and U.S. employees including executive officers.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Financed sales receivables, Total
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic [Member]
Natural Disasters and Other Casualty Events [Member]
Developed Technology [Member]
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Internal Credit Assessment
Internal Credit Assessment [Domain]
Income Tax Authority
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
RSU Unrecognized Expenses
Nonvested Restricted Stock Shares Activity [Table Text Block]
Deferred income tax asset after valuation allowance
Deferred income tax asset net of valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred Stock [Member]
Net loss
Net loss
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Deferred tax liability recognized within Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other Comprehensive Income
Temporary Equity Disclosure [Abstract]
Net periodic benefit costs to be recognized in future periods
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Amortization, Next Fiscal Year
Unrealized foreign currency exchange loss (gain)
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized
Amortization of prior service cost
Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plan Amortization Prior Service Cost Credit Arising During Period Before Tax
Other comprehensive income defined benefit plan amortization prior service cost credit arising during period before tax.
Dividends, Common Stock, Total
Dividends declared and paid
Dividends, Common Stock
2026
2026
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Four
Other [Member]
Other [Member]
Other in Other segment member
Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Amount of Tax Reserves (excluding interest and penalties)
Schedule Of Income Tax Contingencies Table [Text Block]
Schedule of income tax contingencies.
Leases [Table]
Leases [Table]
Leases [Table]
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense
Debt instrument, redemption, description
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Description
2024
2024
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Two
Total tax reserves (including interest and penalties)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Including Interest Penalities
Amount of total unrecognized tax benefits pertaining to uncertain tax positions taken in tax returns, including interest and penalities
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Stock Repurchase Program Expiration Date
Stock Repurchase Program Expiration Date
Company-owned life insurance
COLI
Company Owned Life Insurance
Company-owned life insurance.
Line of credit facility covenant capacity
Line Of Credit Facility Covenant Capacity
Line of credit facility covenant capacity.
Deferred Tax Assets and Deferred Tax Liability
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Prior service cost arising during the period
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
2024
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Lease Receivable Two Years
Joint revenue sharing arrangements lease receivable two years.
Deferred tax assets, Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Net investment leases, By Origination Year, Two years before latest fiscal year
Net Investment in Lease, Year Three, Originated, Two Years before Current Fiscal Year
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Finance Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Inventories
Write-downs for excess and obsolete inventory
Inventory Write-down
Weighted average amortization period for additions to other intangible assets
Weighted Average Amortization Period For Additions To Other Intangible Assets
The calculated weighted-average amortization period of a major class of finite-lived intangible assets acquired during the current period either individually or as part of a group of assets (in either an asset acquisition or business combination). A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company.
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
IMAX [Member]
Imax [Member]
IMAX member.
Other Assets
Other Assets Policy [Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for insurance recoveries, life insurance policies, deferral and amortization of significant deferred charges on debt financing, deferred selling costs, foreign currency derivatives and investments in new business ventures.
Unrealized change in cash flow hedging instruments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification, Tax
Notional Amount of Derivative
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Line of credit facility Increase in permitted repurchases of pro forma compliance
Line Of Credit Facility Increase Decrease In Permitted Repurchases Of Pro Forma Compliance
Line of credit facility Increase decrease in permitted repurchases of pro forma compliance.
2023
Sales-Type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, to be Received, Year One
Cash held/undistributed earnings
Cash Held Or Undistributed Earnings Of Foreign Subsidiaries
Cash held or undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries.
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Theater system components written off in Costs and expenses
Property Plant And Equipment Written Off Included In Cost Of Sales
Theater system components which have been written off during the period where the charges are included in cost of sales.
Lease, Cost [Abstract]
Entity [Domain]
Leases include options to purchase leased property
Leases Include Options To Purchase Leased Property
Leases include options to purchase leased property.
Average percentage of global theater network open
Average Percentage Of Global Theater Network Open
Average percentage of global theater network open.
(Loss) income before taxes
(Loss) income before taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Cover [Abstract]
Total
Income Tax Expense Benefit By Jurisdiction, Total
Total
Income Tax Expense Benefit By Jurisdiction
Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to taxable income (loss) from continuing operations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense, Total
Interest and penalty associated with tax reserves
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense
Product and Service
Product and Service [Domain]
Gross minimum payments due under financed sales
Financed Sales Receivables Gross Minimum Payments Due
Financed sales receivables gross minimum payments due.
Finite lived intangible assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Share-based and other non-cash compensation
Employee Benefits and Share-Based Compensation
Number of institutional locations
Number Of Institutional Locations
Number of institutional locations.
Net Investment in Lease, Total
Net Investment in Lease, before Allowance for Credit Loss
Reconciliation of beginning and ending amount of tax reserves (excluding interest and penalties)
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Schedule of Aging Analysis for Net Investment in Leases and Financed Sale Receivables
Net Investment in Lease, Past Due [Table Text Block]
2027
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Five
Vested and settled
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Co-produced television collaborative arrangement costs and expenses
Collaborative Arrangement Costs And Expenses
The Company is participating in one significant co-produced television arrangement cost and expenses attributed to revenue generated are
Revenue Recognition Finance Income
Revenue Recognition Finance Income Policy [Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for finance income recognized on sales-type leases.
Costs and expenses applicable to revenues
Cost of Revenue [Abstract]
Transferred to receivables from variable consideration assets
Contract With Customer Asset Transferred To Receivables From Variable Consideration Assets
Contract with customer asset transferred to receivables from variable consideration assets.
Number of countries that generate box office
Number Of Countries That Generate Box Office
The number of countries in which IMAX films generate box office as of balance sheet date
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Significant accounting policies.
Non-compete Agreement [Member]
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Income Tax Expense [Member]
Income Tax Expense [Member]
Income tax expense.
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Total contractual obligations and commitments
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Issued and outstanding, beginning of period
Issued and outstanding, beginning of period
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Issued And Outstanding
Weighted average number of shares issued and outstanding.
Postretirement Benefits Canadian Employees [Member]
Other Pension, Postretirement and Supplemental Plans [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Schedule of Maturities of Lease Receivables
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Share-Based Compensation Expense
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table Text Block]
Work-in-process
Inventory Work In Process Current And Non Current Net Of Reserves
Inventory work in process current and non current net of reserves.
Pension policy details
Percent In Excess Of Defined Benefit Plan Amortized
Represents cumulative actuarial gains and losses in excess of 10% of the projected benefit obligation are amortized over the expected future service life of he employees.
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs related to convertible notes
Payments Of Debt Issuance Costs Related To Convertible Notes
Payments of debt issuance costs related to convertible notes.
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Exercised
Total stock options exercised
Employee stock options exercised
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers, Net, Total
Transfers into/out of Level 3
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers, Net
Investment in equipment for joint revenue sharing arrangements
Payments To Acquire Equipment Under Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements
Payments to acquire equipment under joint revenue sharing arrangements.
Lessee, operating lease, existence of residual value
Lessee, Operating Lease, Existence of Residual Value Guarantee [true false]
Accumulated amortization
Accumulated Amortization Of Theatrical Film Costs
Accumulated amortization of theatrical film costs.
Contingencies And Guarantees Disclosure Textual [Abstract]
Contingencies And Guarantees Disclosure Textual Abstract
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Recognition of maintenance revenue earlier deferred due to covid
Recognition Of Maintenance Revenue Earlier Deferred Due To Covid
Recognition of maintenance revenue earlier deferred due to covid.
Inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Other Investments, Total
Other investments
Other Investments
Stock Option Plan
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Cost by Plan [Table Text Block]
Current Expected Credit Losses [Table]
Current Expected Credit Losses [Table]
Current expected credit losses.
Estimates and Assumptions
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Interest rate margin percentage
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Accretion to finance income
Contract With Customer Asset Accretion To Finance Income
Contract with customer asset accretion to finance income.
Impact Of Coronavirus Nineteen Pandemic [Line Items]
Impact Of Coronavirus Nineteen Pandemic [Line Items]
Impact of coronavirus nineteen pandemic.
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross, Total
Deferred tax liability
Deferred tax liability
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Financial Asset, Aging
Financial Asset, Aging [Axis]
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total
Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Deferred Compensation, Excluding Share-Based Payments and Retirement Benefits [Member]
Employee stock options exercised, net of shares withheld for employee tax obligations
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
2027
2027
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Five
Compliance with covenants
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance
Thereafter, Purchase obligations
Purchase Obligation, to be Paid, after Year Five
Supplemental Cash and Non-Cash Flow Information Related to Leases
Lessee Operating Lease Cash And Non Cash Flow Information Table [Text Block]
Lessee operating lease, cash and non-cash flow information.
Final Award additional interest
Litigation Settlement Interest
Inventory [Abstract]
Inventory.
IMAX DMR [Member]
Production And Imax Dmr [Member]
Production and IMAX DMR.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Studios [Member]
Studios [Member]
Studios.
Companies contribution and expenses
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost
Inventory [Axis]
U.S. Tax Authorities [Member]
United States and Canada [Member]
Foreign And Domestic Country [Member]
Foreign and domestic country.
Write-downs
Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract]
Foreign Country [Member]
United States [Member]
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Change in Contract with Customer, Asset [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Assets, Net [Abstract]
Working Capital Facility, Total
Borrowings
Long-Term Debt, Gross
2025
2025
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Three
Income Taxes Disclosure [Line Items]
Income Taxes Disclosure [Line Items]
Income taxes disclosure.
2026
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Lease Receivable Four Years
Joint revenue sharing arrangements lease receivable four years.
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Film, Capitalized Cost [Abstract]
Ownership
Ownership [Axis]
Belarus [Member]
BY
BELARUS
Write-downs, including asset impairments and credit loss expense
Writedowns Net Of Recoveries
Transactions that do not result in cash inflows or outflows in the period in which they occur, but affect net income and thus are removed when calculating net cash flow from operating activities using the indirect cash flow method. More specifically, this amount represents the write-downs of assets, net of recoveries in the period specified.
Interest Expense [Member]
Number of Countries and Territories in which Entity Operates
Number Of Countries And Territories In Which Entity Operates
Number of countries and territories in which entity operates.
Cash Payments
Cash Payments Table [Text Block]
The amount of cash paid for interest and income taxes during the period.
Current period reversal, net
Allowance For Doubtful Variable Consideration Receivable Current Provision
Allowance for doubtful variable consideration receivable current provision.
Schedule of Financed Sale Receivables by Credit Quality Indicator
Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators [Table Text Block]
Present value of minimum payments due under sales-type leases
Sales-type Lease, Lease Receivable
Amortization of property, plant and equipment net in research and development
Amortization Of Property, Plant and Equipment Net In Research And Development
Amortization of property, plant and equipment net in research and development.
Finance Income related to the financed sales receivables in nonaccrual status
Financed Sales Receivables Nonaccrual Status Finance Income
Financed sales receivables nonaccrual status finance income.
Parent [Member]
Parent [Member]
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Selling, General and Administrative Expense, Total
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
Impact Of Coronavirus Nineteen Pandemic [Text Block]
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic.
Title of Individual
Title of Individual [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Government Assistance [Abstract]
Amortization of operating lease assets
Amortization of lease assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization Expense
Performance Stock Units [Member]
Performance Shares [Member]
Interest rate description
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms
Wells Fargo Facility
Wells Fargo Credit Facility [Member]
Wells fargo credit facility.
Letters of credit or advance payment guarantees
Letters Of Credit Or Advance Payment Guarantees
Letters of credit or advance payment guarantees.
Balance Sheet Location
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Comprehensive loss attributable to common shareholders
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Latin America [Member]
Latin America [Member]
Total
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Lease Receivable
Joint revenue sharing arrangements lease receivable.
Average risk-free interest rate
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Litigation liability related to Final Judgment
Litigation Liability
Litigation liability.
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets, Total
Other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Title of Individual
Title of Individual [Axis]
Shares held in treasury
Number of treasury shares held in trust for future settlement of share based awards
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Improvements and Modifications
Improvements And Modifications Policy [Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for improvements and modifications to theater systems after installation has been completed.
Changes to tax reserves, Amount
Changes to tax reserves, Amount
Income Tax Reconciliation Changes To Tax Reserves
The portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to changes to tax reserves
Income tax benefit (expense) at combined statutory rates, Amount
Income tax (expense) benefit at combined statutory rates, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
Long-Lived Tangible Asset
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Domain]
Dividends paid to non-controlling shareholders
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Reduction to other equity
Reduction to other equity
Reduction To Other Equity
Reduction to other equity.
Restricted share units vested
Restricted share units vested
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Restricted Stock Units Vested
This element represents adjustments to additional paid in capital related to restricted stock units vested in the period.
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Changes During the Year
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit, Activity [Table Text Block]
Assets leased to customers under operating lease, Gross
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease, before Accumulated Depreciation
Debt instrument, permitted repurchase amount
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount
Unsecured pre-petition claims related to receivable from bankruptcy entities
Unsecured Claims Related to Receivable from Bankruptcy Entities
Unsecured claims related to receivable from bankruptcy entities.
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Trading Activity, by Type [Domain]
Granted
RSU awards, granted to non-employees
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Issuance of common shares in acquisition
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions
Common shares purchased in open market by trustee in connection with RSUs
Plan trustee purchases
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Shares Purchased for Award
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Derivative Instrument
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Granted, weighted average exercise price per share
Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Additional reserve allowances
Additional Reserve Allowances
Additional reserve allowances.
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Theatre And Foreign Movie Studio [Member]
Theatre And Foreign Movie Studio [Member]
Theatre and foreign movie studio.
3 to 5 years, Working Capital Facility
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal In Three To Five Years
Long term debt maturities repayments of principal in three to five years.
Bank indebtedness [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Antidilutive shares issuable upon exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted share units and performance stock units
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Inventories (Textuals) [Abstract]
Inventories Textuals [Abstract]
Inventories textual abstract.
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Accumulated Depreciation, assets leased to customers under operating lease
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease, Accumulated Depreciation
Investments in film
Investments in Film Assets
Investments in film assets.
Net increase (decrease) in accruals related to:
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Amortization
Amortization [Abstract]