Revolving Credit Facility Borrowings, net
Convertible Notes and other borrowings, net of unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs
Convertible Debt
Convertible notes, net of unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs
The Company recognized film impairment charges related to restructuring
Film Impairment Charges
Film assets
2024
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
Accounts receivable, allowance for credit loss.
Accounts Receivable Allowance For Credit Loss [Table]
Accounts Receivable Allowance For Credit Loss [Table]
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Sales-Type and Direct Financing Leases, Payment to be Received
Total
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Revenue Remaining Performance Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Variable consideration receivables.
Variable Consideration Receivables [Member]
Variable Consideration Receivables [Member]
Financing Receivable, Nonaccrual [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Nonaccrual Status [Line Items]
IMAX China.
I M A X China [Member]
IMAX China
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Derivatives in Foreign Currency Hedging Relationships
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Reconciling Items, Percent
Amount of budget agreed to be financed
Amount Of Budget Agreed To Be Financed
Amount of budget agreed to be financed.
Greater China.
Greater China [Member]
Greater China [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member]
Retrospective adoption of ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Non-controlling Interests [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Stock based awards vesting period
Disclosure of revenue attributable to transactions arising between the Company and its customers under traditional and hybrid joint revenue sharing arrangements.
Rental Revenue Earned From Theaters Operating Under Traditional And Hybrid Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements
Revenue attributable to transactions arising between the company and its customers under joint revenue sharing arrangements
ASU 2022-02
Accounting Standards Update 2022-02 [Member]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table]
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
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount
Non-controlling interests
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount, Total
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Share Units [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Financed sales receivables noncurrent.
Financed Sales Receivables Noncurrent
Net financed sales receivables due after one year
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
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.
Financed Sales Receivables
Present value of minimum payments due under financed sales
Transactions Suspended.
Transactions Suspended [Member]
Transactions Suspended [Member]
Convertible senior notes due two thousand and twenty six.
Convertible Senior Notes Due Two Thousand And Twenty Six [Member]
Convertible Notes [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Changes in other operating assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net, Total
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type
2027
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
Document Information [Table]
Document Information [Table]
Total lease payments
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid
Revenues earned
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Revenues, total
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax, Total
Net Investment in Lease, Year Four, Originated, Three Years before Current Fiscal Year
Net investment leases, By Origination Year, Three years before latest fiscal year
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Additional deferred tax asset, valuation allowance
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue by Segment
Accounts receivable, allowance for credit loss.
Accounts Receivable Allowance For Credit Loss [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable Allowance For Credit Loss [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired, Total
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Acquisition of SSIMWAVE, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired
Acquisition of SSIMWAVE, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired
Cash payments
2023 (three months remaining)
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Selling Expenses
Selling and Marketing Expense [Abstract]
Capped call transactions cost.
Capped Call Transactions Cost
Cost of capped call transactions
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]
Non-Controlling Interests
Number of expected original films to be made under the Film Fund.
Number Of Expected Original Films
Number of expected original films
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Cost by Plan [Table Text Block]
Stock-based Compensation by Plan Type
Title of Individual [Domain]
Title of Individual
Address Type [Domain]
Address Type
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Table]
Schedule Of Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Credit Quality Indicator [Table]
Collaborative Arrangements.
Collaborative Arrangements [Abstract]
Collaborative Arrangements
Lessor, Sales-type Lease, Term of Contract
Sales-type lease, lease term
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Outstanding shares acquired
Financial Asset, Aging [Domain]
Financial Asset, Aging
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable current provision.
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Current Provision
Current period provision (reversal), net
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location
Percentage of ownership interest
Percentage Of Ownership Interest
Percentage of ownership interest.
Financial Asset, Aging [Axis]
Financial Asset, Aging
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Recognized
Deferred revenue earned
Liabilities and Equity
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Sales type lease receivable gross minimum payments due.
Sales Type Lease Receivable Gross Minimum Payments Due
Gross minimum payments due under sales-type leases
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net, Total
Deferred income tax assets, net of valuation allowance
Film Remastering and Distribution [Member]
Film Remastering And Distribution [Member]
Film remastering and distribution.
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Stock options outstanding, end of period
Stock options outstanding, beginning of period
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common shareholders
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Financed sales receivables unearned finance income.
Financed Sales Receivables Unearned Finance Income
Unearned finance income
Inventory raw materials current and non current net of reserves.
Inventory Raw Materials Current And Non Current Net Of Reserves
Raw materials
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Inventories
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Deferred income tax asset after valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Total
Line of credit facility expiration month and year.
Line Of Credit Facility Expiration Month And Year
Line of credit facility expiration period
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares issued
Maximum number of shares of common stock may be issued for outstanding PSU
Common Stock, Shares, Issued, Total
Collaborative arrangements.
Collaborative Arrangements [Table]
Collaborative Arrangements [Table]
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization
Dividends [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities
Inventory recovery
Inventory recovery.
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate During Period
Effective interest rate
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Capital and Surplus, Balance
Statutory surplus reserve appropriated
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Capital and Surplus, Balance, Total
Financing receivable recorded investment current and past due.
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current And Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current And Past Due [Line Items]
Disclosure of the term of the Company's theater systems under joint revenue sharing arrangements.
Non Cancellable Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Term
Non-cancellable term of joint revenue sharing arrangements
Increase (decrease) in allowance for doubtful accounts receivable current provision.
Increase Decrease In Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Current Provision
Allowance for current expected credit losses
Increase (decrease) in allowance for current expected credit losses, accounts receivables
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument [Table]
U.S. Base Rate or Canadian Prime Rate.
U.S. Base Rate or Canadian Prime Rate [Member]
U.S. Base Rate or Canadian Prime Rate [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Remaining borrowing capacity
2026
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
Financing Receivable, Nonaccrual [Table]
Financing Receivable Nonaccrual [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Letters of guarantees borrowing capacity
Letters of Guarantees Borrowing Capacity
Letters of guarantees borrowing capacity
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Pre Approved Transactions.
Pre Approved Transactions [Member]
Pre-Approved Transactions [Member]
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
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
Cancelled, weighted average exercise price per share
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Weighted-average discount rate
Writedowns on equipment assigned to the joint revenue sharing arrangement segment.
Writedown On Equipment Assigned To Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements
Equipment supporting joint revenue sharing arrangements
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Obligation, end of period and unfunded status
Obligation, beginning of period
Benefit Obligation
Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term
Lessee, operating lease, renewal term
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Supplemental Information
Financing receivable recorded investment current and past due.
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current And Past Due [Table]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current And Past Due [Table]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Borrowings
Financing Receivable, Originated, More than Five Years before Current Fiscal Year
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Prior
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Performance Shares, Activity [Table Text Block]
Performance Stock Units Activity under the IMAX LTIP
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period
Expired
Debt Instrument, Date of First Required Payment
Debt instrument, date of first required payment
Sales Commissions
Sales Commissions And Fees Reversal Of Fees
Sales commissions and fees (reversal of fees).
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
Net loss
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Total
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type
Finance leases
Principal payment under finance lease obligations
Finance Lease, Principal Payments
Net investment in lease nonaccrual status finance income.
Net Investment In Lease Nonaccrual Status Finance Income
Finance Income related to the net investment in leases in nonaccrual status
Measurement Input, EBITDA Multiple [Member]
EBITDA
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Richard L. Gelfond [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Other Equity [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment:
Deferred Bonus and Profit Sharing Arrangement, Individual Contract, Type of Deferred Compensation [Domain]
Deferred Bonus and Profit Sharing Arrangement, Individual Contract, Type of Deferred Compensation
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name
Litigation Settlement Interest
Final Award additional interest
Weighted average remaining lease term.
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term [Abstract]
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)
Line of credit facility renewed date.
Line Of Credit Facility Renewed Date
Line of credit facility renewed date
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Change in Accounting Principle, Accounting Standards Update, Immaterial Effect [true false]
Lender Name [Axis]
Lender Name
Letter of credit maximum borrowing capacity.
Letter Of Credit Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Letter of credit maximum borrowing capacity
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Debt instrument, maturity date
Long-Term Debt
Revolving Credit Facility Borrowings, net
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Total
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Beginning Balance
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Ending Balance
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
Equity securities
Equity Method Investment, Aggregate Cost
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block]
VIEs Total Assets and Liabilities
Gross Profit [Abstract]
Gross Margin (Margin Loss)
Executive transition costs
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring Charges, Total
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
Credit loss expense, net
Credit loss expense, net
Notional value
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount
Income tax (expense) benefit at combined statutory rates, Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Other Address [Member]
Other Address [Member]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Interest on operating lease liabilities
Amount of interest expense on finance lease liability.
Operating Lease Interest Expense
Change in Accounting Principle, Accounting Standards Update, Adopted [true false]
Credit Loss Status [Axis]
Credit Loss Status
Net Investment in Lease, Year Two, Originated, Fiscal Year before Current Fiscal Year
Net investment leases, By Origination Year, Before latest fiscal year
CANADA
Canada [Member]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Assumptions and Judgments, Discount Rate, Description
Lessee, operating lease, assumptions for discount rate
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table Text Block]
Summary of Allowance For Credit Losses Related to Accounts Receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets, Total
Lessee, Operating Lease, Option to Extend
Lessee, operating lease, existence of option to extend description
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
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Non-controlling Interests
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Income (loss) before taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Financial Instruments.
Financial Instruments Textual [Abstract]
Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract]
Sales-Type Lease, Net Investment in Lease, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Net investment in sales-type leases
Net investment in leases
Legal Fees
Final Award settlement cost
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Changes in assets and liabilities:
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Description
Credit facility description
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Accrued and other liabilities [Member]
Accrued and other liabilities [Member]
Debt issuance costs paid
Credit facility amendment fees paid
Debt issuance costs Paid
Debt issuance costs related to Convertible Notes
2026
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives Balance Sheet Location By Derivative Contract Type By Hedging Designation [Table]
Beach House
Beach House Pictures Pte Limited [Member]
Beach House Pictures Pte Ltd.
Disclosure of the number of co-produced film arrangements.
Number Of Co Produced Film Arrangement
Number of significant co-produced film arrangement
Finance Income [Member]
Finance income.
Finance Income [Member]
Revenue
Operating Lease, Lease Income
Operating Lease, Lease Income, Total
IMAX China Stock Options.
I M A X China Stock Options [Member]
IMAX China Stock Options [Member]
2023 (three months remaining)
Sales-Type and Direct Financing Leases, Payment to be Received, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Financing Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable [Member]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical
ASU 2022-04
Accounting Standards Update 2022-04 [Member]
Assets
Total assets
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Total Assets
UNITED STATES
United States [Member]
Operating lease right-of-use assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Shortfall tax benefits related to share-based compensation, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Expense (Benefit), Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Amount
(Shortfall) excess tax benefits related to share-based compensation, Amount
Allowance for doubtful variable consideration write offs.
Write-offs
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Other assets write downs on impairment
Other assets
Other Asset Impairment Charges
Lessee, Operating Lease, Existence of Option to Extend [true false]
Lessee, operating lease, existence of option to extend term
Related Party, Type [Domain]
Related Party
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Total
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Beginning Balance
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Ending Balance
Investment in film impairment
Investments In Film Assets Write Down
Investments in film assets write down
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount [Abstract]
Non-controlling interests
Represents the number of variable interest entities
Number Of Variable Interest Entities
Number of variable interest entities
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Ending balance
Beginning balance
Allowance for Credit Losses
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Deficit [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Number of awards outstanding,end of period
Number of awards outstanding, beginning of period
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total shareholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Beginning Balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Ending Balance
Total shareholders' equity
Lessee, Operating Sublease, Option to Extend
Lessee, operating lease, sublease options
The expected interest cost to be recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost during the remainder of the year.
Defined Benefit Plan Additional Interest Cost In Remainder Of The Year
Expected interest costs in the remainder of the year
Percentage of budget agreed to be financed
Percentage Of Budget Agreed To Be Financed
Percentage of budget for documentary film agreed to be financed.
Income tax (expense) benefit at combined statutory rates, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
Income tax benefit at combined statutory rates, Amount
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Deferred income tax liabilities
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net, Total
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification, Tax
Unrealized change in cash flow hedging instruments
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Allowance for doubtful accounts foreign exchange.
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Foreign Exchange
Foreign exchange
Derivative, Fair Value, Net
Foreign exchange contracts - designated forwards
Foreign exchange contracts forwards
Foreign currency derivatives
Revenues
Revenues, total
Revenues, Total
Revenue
Parent [Member]
Parent [Member]
Present value of lease liabilities
Operating lease liabilities
Present value of operating lease liabilities
Operating leases
Severance costs
Severance Costs
Derivative Liability, Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, before Offset of Collateral
Derivative Liability, Fair Value
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral, Total
Technology Rentals [Member]
Technology rentals.
Technology Rentals [Member]
Present value of finance lease liabilities
Present value of lease liabilities
Finance lease liabilities
Finance Lease, Liability
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost
Contribution and recorded expense
Segments [Axis]
Segments
Stock Options [Member]
Change in Accounting Principle, Accounting Standards Update, Adoption Date
Treasury Stock Acquired, Repurchase Authorization
Details of the share repurchase program
Receivables [Abstract]
IMAX China Long Term Incentive Plan Restricted Share Units.
I M A X China Long Term Incentive Plan Restricted Share Units [Member]
IMAX China Long Term Incentive Plan Restricted Share Units [Member]
Current expected credit losses.
Current Expected Credit Losses [Line Items]
Current Expected Credit Losses [Line Items]
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Repayment of outstanding indebtedness
Repayments of revolving credit facility borrowings
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Other Financial Instrument
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Interest rate margin percentage
Operating Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Operating Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Net Investment in Lease, Year Three, Originated, Two Years before Current Fiscal Year
Net investment leases, By Origination Year, Two years before latest fiscal year
Research and Development Expense
Research and development
Research and Development Expense, Total
Blue Ant
Blue Ant Media [Member]
Blue Ant Media.
Disclosure of the term in years of the Company's theater systems under joint revenue sharing arrangements.
Non Cancellable Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangement Terms
Non-cancellable term of joint revenue sharing arrangements
Change of 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
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value By Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Unrealized Gain (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction, before Tax
Unrealized foreign currency exchange loss
Unaccreted interest benefit
Unaccreted interest benefit
Unaccreted interest benefit.
Net Investment in Lease, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Net Investment In Lease Credit Quality Indicator [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
Finished goods inventory for which title has passed to the customer and revenue was deferred.
Finished Goods Inventory With Title Passed To Customer
Finished goods inventory with title passed to customer
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross, Total
Federal Economic Development Loan [Member]
Federal economic development loan.
Financing receivables net nonaccrual status.
Financing Receivables Net Nonaccrual Status
Net
Companies contribution and expenses during the remainder of 2023
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
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.
Number Of Variable Interest Entities Not Primary Beneficiary
Number of variable interest entities not a primary beneficiary
Financing Receivable, Year Three, Originated, Two Years before Current Fiscal Year
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Two year before latest fiscal year
Assets [Abstract]
Assets
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship
Net financed sales receivables.
Net Financed Sales Receivables [Member]
Net Financed Sales Receivables [Member]
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets, Total
Amortization of intangible assets
Financing receivable allowance for credit losses foreign exchange.
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Foreign Exchange
Foreign exchange
Common shares repurchased and retired
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Capital stock common shares - no par value. Authorized - unlimited number. 54,607,095 issued and outstanding (December 31, 2022 - 54,148,614 issued and outstanding)
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Common Stock, Value, Issued, Total
Common Stock, Value, Issued, Beginning Balance
Common Stock, Value, Issued, Ending Balance
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Debt instrument, initial conversion price
2027
Sales-Type and Direct Financing Leases, Payment to be Received, Year Four
National bank of canada facility.
National Bank Of Canada Facility [Member]
NBC Facility [Member]
Loans Payable, Total
Loans Payable
Loans payable
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Share-based compensation costs recorded for the period
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense, Total
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Line Items]
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Line Items]
Supplemental cash flow elements.
Income (loss) from operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Financed sales receivables current.
Financed Sales Receivables Current
Net financed sales receivables due within one year
Percentage of sale price per common share against conversion price.
Percentage Of Sale Price Per Common Share Against Conversion Price
Percentage of last reported sale price per common share against conversion price for specific period of time
Convertible Notes and Other Borrowings, net
Convertible Notes and Other Borrowings, Net
Convertible notes and other borrowings, net.
Deferred income tax benefit
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income tax expense (benefit)
Income tax expense
Income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total
Debt issuance fee incurred cost.
Debt Issuance Fee Incurred Cost
Fees incurred with amendments
Other, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Research and Development [Member]
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Lessee Leases
Shortfall tax benefits related to share-based compensation. Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Expense (Benefit), Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Percent
Net Investment in Lease, Year Five, Originated, Four Years before Current Fiscal Year
Net investment leases, By Origination Year, Four years before latest fiscal year
Borrowings textual.
Borrowings Textual [Abstract]
Borrowings (Textual) [Abstract]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Stock-based compensation expense
Stock-based compensation expense by plan type
Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-Based Payment Arrangement
Taxes withheld and paid on employee stock awards vested
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
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
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Measurement Input Type
Segment Reporting Information by Reportable Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Sales type and direct financing leases lease receivable to be received after year four.
Sales Type and Direct Financing Leases Lease Receivable to be Received after Year Four
Thereafter
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
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Shares Purchased for Award
Common shares purchased in open market by trustee in connection with RSUs
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Financing Receivable, Year Five, Originated, Four Years before Current Fiscal Year
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Four year before latest fiscal year
Less: interest expense
Finance Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table]
Schedule Of Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt instrument, principal amount
Net financed sales receivables.
Net Financed Sales Receivables
Net financed sales receivables
Weighted average discount rate for sales-type lease calculated at point in time.
Sales Type Lease Weighted Average Discount Rate Percent
Sales-type lease arrangements
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship
Temporary Equity Disclosure [Abstract]
Subsegments [Domain]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses [Line Items]
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid [Abstract]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
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
Share-based compensation attributable to non-controlling interests
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common shareholders
Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]
Summary of Revenues By Geographic Area
Effective income tax rate reconciliation changes to tax reserves.
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Changes To Tax Reserves
Changes to tax reserves, Rate
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.
Indemnification Other
Other Indemnification
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Investing Activities
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Table]
Schedule Of Financing Receivables Past Due [Table]
Statutory surplus reserve.
Statutory Surplus Reserve [Member]
Statutory Surplus Reserve [Member]
Amortization of Deferred Charges
Film assets
Amortization of Deferred Charges, Total
Disclosure of the number of other co-produced film arrangements.
Number Of Other Coproduced Film Arrangements
Number of other co-produced film arrangements
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss By Hedging Relationship By Income Statement Location By Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Unamortized deferred financing costs expenses (i.e. written-off) during the period.
Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs Expenses
Unamortized deferred financing costs expenses
Net Investment in Lease, Credit Quality Indicator [Table]
Net Investment In Lease Credit Quality Indicator [Table]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Prepaid Expense
Prepaid expenses
Pension and other postretirement benefit expense.
Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Expense Textual [Abstract]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense (Textual) [Abstract]
Equity [Text Block]
Capital Stock and Reserves
The weighted average effective interest rate inherent in the Company's financed sales receivables held at the balance sheet date.
Financed Sale Receivables Weighted Average Effective Interest Rate
Financed sales receivables
2026
Joint revenue sharing arrangements lease receivable three years.
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Lease Receivable Three Years
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Retirement Plan Type
Liabilities [Abstract]
Liabilities
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms
Interest rate description
Write downs
Write Downs
Write-downs
Write-downs
Components of Operating Lease Expense
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Interest cost
Interest costs
Entity [Domain]
Finance Leases [Abstract]
Finance leases.
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Postretirement Benefits Executives [Member]
Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract]
Write-downs
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Cost and expenses applicable to revenues, total
Cost of Goods and Services Sold, Total
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Significant Non-cash Investing Activities
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common shareholders - basic and diluted:
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Commitments Contingencies and Guarantees [Text Block]
Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees
Aggregate sum of statutory surplus reserve to its registered capital,percent.
Aggregate Sum Of Statutory Surplus Reserve To Its Registered Capital Percent
Discontinuation of contribution, Aggregate sum of statutory surplus reserve more than its registered capital,percent.
Lessee Operating and Finance Lease, Maturity
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff, Total
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff
Write-offs
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
CICG
China International Communications Group [Member]
China International Communications Group.
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,
Segments [Domain]
Segments
Lease, weighted average interest rates.
Lease Weighted Average Interest Rates [Abstract]
Weighted-average interest rate
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award equity instruments other than options additional grants in period weighted average grant date fair value.
Additional shares granted, weighted average grant date fair value per share
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Additional Grants In Period Weighted Average Grant DateFairValue
Collaborative arrangements line items
Collaborative Arrangements [Line Items]
Collaborative Arrangements [Line Items]
Latin America [Member]
Latin America [Member]
Stock Repurchase Program Expiration Date
Stock Repurchase Program Expiration Date
2025
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Credit Risk
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Interest Income [Member]
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
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Dividends paid to non-controlling shareholders of IMAX China
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Shareholders' equity
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Dividends Payable
Dividend declared to non-controlling interests
Other intangible assets
Other Intangible Assets Charges Net Of Recoveries
Other charges, net of recoveries of Other Intangible Assets
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common shareholders - basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Total
Image Enhancement And Maintenance Services.
Image Enhancement And Maintenance Services [Member]
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member]
Inventories
Write-downs for excess and damaged inventory
Write-downs for excess inventory
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]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Recorded Liability
Benefit obligation recorded
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock Unit, Increase for Cost Recognition
Amortization of share-based payment expense - restricted share units
Related Party, Type [Axis]
Related Party
Performance Shares [Member]
Performance Shares [Member]
Performance Stock Units [Member]
Total lease cost
Operating Lease, Cost
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense
Prepaid expenses
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Amounts attributable to transactions between the company and other parties involved in the production of films included in costs and expenses
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.
Expenses Recoveries Related To Collaborative Arrangements
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Measurement Input Type
Executive transition costs
Executive Transition Costs
Executive transition costs.
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Payment towards budget amount
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction
Other borrowings
Proceeds from Other Debt
Reversal of previously recognized share-based compensation costs
Reversal of Previously Recognized Share-based Compensation Costs
Reversal of previously recognized share-based compensation costs.
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Schedule Of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Ending balance
Beginning balance
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
Additional costs incurred
Operating leases
Operating Lease, Payments
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Revenues earned from leasing arrangements
Lease Income
Lease Income, Total
Short-term and variable lease costs.
Short-Term and Variable Lease Costs
Short-term and variable lease costs
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common shareholders - diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Total
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service
Financed sales receivables allowance for credit losses.
Financed Sales Receivables Allowance For Credit Losses
Allowance for credit losses
Costs and Expenses Applicable to Revenues [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Schedule of net investment in leases and financed sale receivables non accrual 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 on Nonaccrual Status
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, Tax
Realized change in cash flow hedging instruments
Realized change in cash flow hedging instruments
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name
Estimated loss to be reclassified to earnings within the next twelve months
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within 12 Months
Estimated loss to be reclassified to earnings within the next twelve months
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV
Accrued and other liabilities.
Accrued And Other Liabilities [Member]
Accrued and Other Liabilities [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Stock options exercisable, end of period
Film fund committed capital contribution.
Film Fund Committed Capital Contribution
Film fund committed capital contribution
Detailed breakdown of the depreciation and amortization amount presented in the statement of cash flows.
Summary Of Depreciation And Amortization Table [Text Block]
Summary of Depreciation and Amortization
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
Percentage of premium of cap price over last reported sale price per common share on March 16, 2021
CHINA
China [Member]
Republic of China [Member]
Other Pension, Postretirement and Supplemental Plans [Member]
Postretirement Benefits Canadian Employees [Member]
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Postemployment Benefits, Period Expense
Maximum amount of Postretirement benefit recorded expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Marketing and advertising expense (reversal).
Marketing and Other
Marketing And Advertising Expense (Reversal)
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Other equity
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock, Beginning Balance
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock, Ending Balance
Pension Plan [Member]
SERP Benefits [Member]
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Foreign exchange translation gain (loss)
Gain (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction, before Tax
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax, Total
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Current
Investment in equity securities
Equity securities
Net (decrease) increase accruals related to investment in joint revenue sharing arrangements.
Net Decrease Increase Accruals Related To Investment In Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements
Investment in equipment supporting joint revenue sharing arrangements
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Repurchase of common shares
Repurchase of shares
Equity, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Balance, end of period
Balance, beginning of period
Non-controlling interests
Non-controlling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital
Changes in other operating assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital, Total
Executive transition costs effective date
Executive Transition Costs Effective Date
Executive transition costs effective date.
Joint revenue sharing arrangements written off included in costs and expenses.
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Written Off Included In Costs And Expenses
Theater system components written off in Costs and expenses
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.
Financing Receivables Consisting Of Net Investment In Sales Type Leases And Receivables From Financed Sales Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Financing Receivables
Leases Disclosure.
Leases Disclosure [Text Block]
Lease Arrangements
U.S. Internal Revenue Code.
Us Internal Revenue Code [Member]
Us Internal Revenue Code [Member]
Financing receivable allowance for credit losses nonaccrual status.
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Nonaccrual Status
Allowance for Credit Losses
Net Investment in Lease, before Allowance for Credit Loss
Net Investment in Lease, Total
Inventory current and non current net.
Inventory Current And Non Current Net [Abstract]
Inventories
Sales-type Lease, Lease Receivable
Present value of minimum payments due under sales-type leases
Financed sales receivables past due finance income.
Financed Sales Receivables Past Due Finance Income
Finance income related to financed sale receivables with billed amounts past due
Issuance of common shares in acquisition
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio
Debt instrument, initial conversion rate per $1,000 principal amount
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Increase in valuation allowance, Amount
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
Income Tax Reconciliation Change In Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance Relating To Current Year Temporary Differences
Increase of valuation allowance, Amount
Asia (excluding China).
Asia Excluding China [Member]
Asia (excluding China) [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Total
Dividend Declared [Member]
Dividend Declared [Member]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility
Equity [Abstract]
Less: interest expense
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment [Member]
Net Investment in Leases [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Granted
SSIMWAVE Inc.
SSIMWAVE Inc. [Member]
SSIMWAVE Inc. [Member]
Other Non-controlling Interest.
Other Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Other Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block]
Summary of Movement of the Non-controlling Interest in Temporary Equity Related to Original Film Fund
Debt Instrument, Payment Terms
Debt instrument, payment terms
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Western Europe.
Western Europe [Member]
Western Europe [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
The amount of depreciation expense during the period from equipment operating under joint revenue sharing arrangements.
Depreciation On Equipment Assigned To Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements
Equipment supporting joint revenue sharing arrangements
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization [Abstract]
Summary of Depreciation and amortization
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components
Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Fair Value of Foreign Exchange Contracts
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Accrued and other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities, Total
Receivables.
Receivables [Text Block]
Receivables
Other
All Other Segment [Member]
Other Segments [Member]
Employees Pension and Postretirement Benefits
Retirement Benefits [Text Block]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Text Block]
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Asset
Variable consideration receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Film Costs
Investment in film assets
Film assets
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Cost
Investment in equity securities - cost
Equity securities
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, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested and settled, weighted average grant date fair value per share
Other comprehensive income (loss), 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
Reversal of accrued commissions
Accrued Commissions Reversal
Accrued commissions reversal.
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Stock options exercisable, weighted average exercise price per share, end of period
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Deferred revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue
Deferred revenue
Net Investment in Lease, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table Text Block]
Summary of Allowance for Credit Losses Related to Net Investment in Leases and Financed Sale Receivables
Goodwill
Goodwill
Goodwill, Total
Goodwill, Beginning Balance
Goodwill, Ending Balance
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms
Line of credit facility covenant terms
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table]
Schedule Of Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses [Table]
Executive Transition Costs [Abstract]
Executive transition costs.
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Sales-Type Lease, Net Investment in Lease, before Allowance for Credit Loss [Abstract]
Net investment in leases
Cash held or undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiary.
Cash Held Or Undistributed Earnings Of Foreign Subsidiary
Cash held outside of Canada
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Repurchase of common shares
Joint revenue sharing arrangements lease receivable fiscal year maturity.
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Lease Receivable Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements
Debt Instrument, Redemption Period, Start Date
Debt instrument, redemption start date
Sales-Type and Direct Financing Leases, Payment to be Received, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Lease Receivables
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Supplemental Information [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Total
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross Profit
Gross margin
Gross Margin (Margin Loss)
Gross margin
Inventory [Line Items]
Derivative Loss Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)
Unrealized net loss from cash flow hedging instruments
Derivative (Loss) Gain Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax
Supplemental Disclosure of Noncash Leasing Activities [Abstract]
Supplemental disclosure of noncash leasing activities.
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member]
Maintenance Services [Member]
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
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Including Disposal Group and Discontinued Operations, Total
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt instrument, annual interest rate
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Table]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Description
Defined benefit pension plan
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Net carrying amount of purchased foreign currency forward contracts and/or other swap arrangements that the Company has entered into
Notional Amount For Which Arrangements Can Be Entered
Notional Amount of arrangements entered into
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Basis of Presentation
Other Content Solutions [Member]
Other Content Solutions.
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Shares Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Stock Acquired, Average Cost per Share
Ownership [Domain]
Ownership
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Leases line item.
Leases [Line Items]
Leases [Line Items]
Net decrease increase accruals related to cash owed to option holders in acquisition.
Net Decrease Increase Accruals Related To Cash Owed To Option Holders In Acquisition
Cash consideration in respect of SSIMWAVE acquisition
Internal Credit Assessment [Domain]
Internal Credit Assessment
Interest Expense [Member]
Interest Expense [Member]
Net (decrease) increase in accruals related to:
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests, Total
Beginning Balance
Ending Balance
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-Based Payment Arrangements
Weighted average effect of potential common shares, if dilutive
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements, Total
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
Amortization of share-based payment expense - performance stock units
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Cancelled
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
HSBC China Facility [Member]
HSBC China Facility [Member]
HSBC China facility.
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Inventories
Line of credit facility borrowing capacity under uncommitted accordion feature.
Line Of Credit Facility Borrowing Capacity Under Uncommitted Accordion Feature
Borrowing capacity under uncommitted accordion feature
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Reporting
City Area Code
City Area Code
Inventory, Net
Inventories
Total
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Operating Activities
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Total other comprehensive loss, before tax
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Bank of China Facility [Member]
Bank of China Facility [Member]
Bank of China facility.
IMAX China Noncontrolling Interest
Imax China Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
IMAX China Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
IMAX China Noncontrolling Interest
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Information [Line Items]
Canadian Plan.
Canadian Plan [Member]
Canadian Plan [Member]
Debt Conversion [Table]
Letter of Credit
Letter of Credit [Member]
Letter of Credit [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Defined benefit and postretirement benefit plans
Gain (Loss) on Investments, Total
Realized and unrealized investment (gains) losses
Realized and unrealized investment (gains) losses
Unrealized investment gains
Unrealized investment gains
Current period provision (reversal), net
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.
Allowance For Credit Losses Provision
Financing Receivable, Year One, Originated, Current Fiscal Year
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Current fiscal year
Debt instrument repayment months.
Debt Instrument Repayment Months
Contributions repayable months
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Net investment in leases and financed sale receivables continue to accrue finance income.
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]
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
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.
Income Tax Effect On Comprehensive Income Table [Text Block]
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic
Foreign Exchange Facility [Member]
Foreign Exchange [Member]
Contributed value to be capitalized to finance an ongoing supply of original films.
Film Fund Capital Contribution Paid
Film fund contributions paid
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Indemnification of its directors/officers
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.
Financing Receivable Related Unbilled Recorded Investment At Balance Sheet Date
Unbilled
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Financing Activities
Financed sales receivables net.
Financed Sales Receivables Net
Net financed sales receivables
Lessee, Operating Lease, Description
Lessee, operating lease description
Executive Transition Costs
Executive Transition Costs [Text Block]
Executive transition costs.
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock Unit, Activity [Table Text Block]
Restricted Stock Units Activity under the IMAX LTIP
Non employee.
Non Employee [Member]
Certain Advisor [Member]
Maximum percentage of Base Salary contributed to Pension Plan By Company.
Maximum Percentage Of Base Salary Contributed To Pension Plan By Company
Maximum percentage of base salary contributed to Defined Contribution Pension Plan by Company
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity
Deferred Bonus and Profit Sharing Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Deferred Bonus and Profit Sharing Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Deferred Compensation, Excluding Share-Based Payments and Retirement Benefits [Member]
Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
2024
Joint revenue sharing arrangements lease receivable next twelve months.
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Lease Receivable Next Twelve Months
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.
Amortization Of Intangible Assets Net
Other intangible assets
Writedown on other property, plant and equipment.
Writedown On Other Property Plant And Equipment
Other property, plant and equipment
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Total lease payments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid
System Rentals [Member]
System Rentals.
Financed sales receivables.
Financed Sales Receivables [Abstract]
Financed sales receivables
Additional Cash Flow Elements and Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Financial Instruments
Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block]
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt instrument maximum spread on variable rate.
Debt Instrument Maximum Spread On Variable Rate
Interest rate maximum margin percentage
2025
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Convertible Debt [Table Text Block]
Summary of Convertible Notes, Net
Operating Leases [Abstract]
Operating leases.
Sales type lease unearned finance income.
Sales Type Lease Unearned Finance Income
Unearned finance income
Debt instrument, fair value, Total
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Debt instrument, fair value
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Antidilutive shares issuable upon exercise of stock options, restricted share units and performance stock units
Contract with Customer, Asset, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Contract with Customer, Asset, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Total
Variable consideration receivables, net of allowance for credit losses
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule Of Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Table]
Maintenance [Member]
Maintenance [Member]
Net (decrease) increase in accruals related to significant non-cash investing activities.
Net Decrease Increase Accruals Related To Significant Non Cash Investing Activities
Net accruals
Internal Credit Assessment [Axis]
Internal Credit Assessment
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Letters of guarantee outstanding
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current, Total
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses
Content Solutions Segment Technology Products and Services Segment [Member]
Content Solutions Segment Technology Products and Services Segment.
Common Stock [Member]
Capital Stock [Member]
Federal Economic Development Loan Payable [Member]
Federal Economic Development Loan [Member]
Federal economic development loan payable.
Federal Economic Development Loan Payable [Member]
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
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Bank indebtedness [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, before Offset of Collateral
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral, Total
Foreign currency derivatives
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Lessor, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Lessor Leases
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Total
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Beginning Balance
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Ending Balance
Change in ownership interest related to IMAX China common share repurchases
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Change in ownership interest related to IMAX China common share repurchases
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table Text Block]
Stock Compensation
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding
Trading Activity, by Type [Domain]
Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Principles of Consolidation
2024
Sales-Type and Direct Financing Leases, Payment to be Received, Year One
System Sales [Member]
System Sales.
Selling, General and Administrative Expense, Total
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Dividends [Domain]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Net Investment in Lease, Originated, More than Five Years before Current Fiscal Year
Net investment leases, By Origination Year, Prior
Variable consideration receivable allowance for credit losses.
Variable Consideration Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Table [Text Block]
Summary of Allowance For Credit Losses Related to Variable Consideration Receivables
Statutory Accounting Practices, Retained Earnings Not Available for Dividends
Statutory surplus reserve
The amount of depreciation expense during the period from other property plant and equipment.
Depreciation On Other Property Plant And Equipment
Other property, plant and equipment
Derivative Instrument, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income, Effective Portion, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Debt Conversion [Line Items]
Interest accretion expense
Asset Retirement Obligation, Accretion Expense
Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Type [Domain]
Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Type
Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred Stock [Member]
Allowance for doubtful variable consideration receivable.
Allowance For Doubtful Variable Consideration Receivable
Ending balance
Beginning balance
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value per share
Segment reporting.
Segment Reporting Textual [Abstract]
Segment Reporting (Textual) [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Revenue attributable to transactions arising between the company and its customers under IMAX film remastering and distribution arrangements
Disclosure of amounts attributable to transactions arising between the Company and its customers under IMAX DMR arrangements included in Services Revenue.
Revenue Earned From Transactions Under Company Arrangements
Content Solutions [Member]
Content Solutions
Content Solutions Segment [Member]
Content solutions segment.
Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Financed Sale Receivables by Credit Quality Indicator
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
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
Inventory finished goods current and non current net of reserves.
Inventory Finished Goods Current And Non Current Net Of Reserves
Finished goods
When an investment contract or contracts have a range of settlement dates, the latest settlement date
Investment Contract Settlement Date Range
Foreign Exchange contract settlement date range
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Technology Sales [Member]
Technology Sales.
Technology Sales [Member]
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Number of treasury shares held in trust for future settlement of share based awards
Cost of Revenue [Abstract]
Costs and expenses applicable to revenues
Income tax benefit related to other comprehensive (loss) income
Income tax benefit related to other comprehensive (loss) income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Total
Legal Entity [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument
Call Option [Member]
Call Option [Member]
2024
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Proceeds from Convertible Debt
Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes, net
Award inclusive of interest.
Award Inclusive Of Interest
Award inclusive of interest
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Terms of Conversion Feature
Debt instrument, convertible, terms of conversion feature
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
2026
Sales-Type and Direct Financing Leases, Payment to be Received, Year Three
Subsidiary, Ownership Percentage, Parent
Minority Interest Ownership Percentage By Company
Upfront payment made upon execution of finance lease
Upfront payment made upon execution of finance lease.
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets
Acquisition of other intangible assets
Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Description of Revenue from External Customers
Disclosure on geographic areas, description of revenue from external customers
Accounting Standards Update [Domain]
Accounting Standards Update
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounting Principles
Finance lease cost
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization
Amortization of finance lease assets
Revolving credit facility borrowings
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Proceeds from Lines of Credit, Total
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Leases [Abstract]
Derivative, Cap Price
Cap price of capped call transactions
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate
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.
Realized net loss from cash flow hedging instruments
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net, Total
Location of Derivative (Loss) Gain Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)
Allowance for doubtful variable consideration receivable net of foreign exchange current provision.
Allowance For Doubtful Variable Consideration Receivable Net Of Foreign Exchange Current Provision
Increase (decrease) in allowance for current expected credit losses, variable consideration receivables
Securities Act File Number
Entity File Number
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, by Legal Entity [Table]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest By Legal Entity [Table]
The maximum percentage of issues shares outstanding that can be repurchased under the program.
Stock Repurchase Program Maximum Percentage Of Shares Authorized To Be Repurchased
Stock Repurchase Program, maximum percentage of shares to be repurchased
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date
Credit facility maturity date
Credit facility maturity date
Film, Capitalized Cost
Film, Capitalized Cost, Total
Film assets, net of accumulated amortization
Entity Addresses, Address Type [Axis]
Entity Addresses, Address Type
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block]
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Supplemental Information
2023 (three months remaining)
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Weighted-average discount rate
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Theater operators.
Theater Operators [Member]
Theatre Operators [Member]
Percentage of remaining budget to be financed
Percentage Of Remaining Budget To Be Financed
Percentage of remaining budget to be financed.
Other Assets
Other assets
Other Assets, Total
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Net Investment in Lease, Credit Quality Indicator [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Investment In Leases by Credit Quality Indicator
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Total financing receivables
Financing receivables, net of allowance for credit losses
Other financial instrument.
Other Financial Instrument [Abstract]
Other Financial Instrument
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.
Changes to deferred tax assets and liabilities resulting from audit and other tax return adjustments, Amount
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted average grant date fair value per share, end of period
Weighted average grant date fair value per share, beginning of period
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax asset, valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance, Total
Letter of credit.
Letter Of Credit
Letter of credit
Net investment in lease past due finance income.
Net Investment In Lease Past Due Finance Income
Finance income related to net investment in leases with billed amounts past due
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
2025
Sales-Type and Direct Financing Leases, Payment to be Received, Year Two
Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities
Accrued and other liabilities
Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities, Total
Lessee operating lease weighted averages table.
Lessee Operating Lease Weighted Averages Table Table [Text Block]
Lessee Leases Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term and Weighted Average Interest Rate
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Disclosure of the minimum percentage of a film's gross box-office receipts earned in exchange for converting commercial films.
Percentage Of Gross Box Office Receipts Earned In Exchange For Converting Commercial Films
Average percentage of the box-office receipts of the film for recovering digital re-mastering cost
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Assets [Abstract]
Decrease (increase) in:
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual
Final award in favor of the Company, which the Company is seeking to enforce and collect.
Litigation Settlement Agreement Consideration
Final Award in favor of company
Net Periodic Defined Benefits Expense (Reversal of Expense), Excluding Service Cost Component
Retirement benefits non-service expense
Percentage of total revenues represented by largest customers if first and third customers are under common control.
Percentage Of Revenues Represented By Largest Customer
Percentage of total revenues represented by largest customer
Rest of the world.
Rest Of World [Member]
Rest of the World [Member]
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss
Financed sales receivables, Total
Financed sales receivables, Total
Common Stock, No Par Value
Common stock, par value
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual
Product warranty accrual
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Total
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Beginning Balance
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Ending Balance
Revenues [Abstract]
Revenues
Net (decrease) increase accruals related to purchase of property and equipment.
Net Decrease Increase Accruals Related To Purchase Of Property And Equipment
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
IMAX China Long Term Incentive Plan Performance Stock Units.
I M A X China Long Term Incentive Plan Performance Stock Units [Member]
IMAX China Long Term Incentive Plan Performance Stock Units [Member]
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Type [Axis]
Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Type
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Acquisition proposal percentage of shareholders not approved
Acquisition Proposal Percentage of Shareholders not Approved
Acquisition proposal percentage of shareholders not approved.
Third party.
Third Party [Member]
Third Party [Member]
In Good Standing.
In Good Standing [Member]
In Good Standing [Member]
Financing receivable recorded investment current and past due.
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current And Past Due
Billed
Aggregate amount of budget for documentary film
Aggregate Amount Of Budget For Documentary Film
Aggregate amount of budget for documentary film.
Net Investment in Lease, Past Due [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Aging Analysis for Net Investment in Leases and Financed Sale Receivables
Accounts Payable, Trade
Accounts payable
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
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type
Final award amount issued.
Final Award Amount Issued
Final Award amount issued
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location
Finance Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
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.
Number Of Variable Interest Entities Primary Beneficiary
Number of variable interest entities primary beneficiary
Commitments, contingencies and guarantees (see Note 7)
Commitments and Contingencies and Guarantees
Commitments and contingencies and guarantees.
Revolving credit facility borrowings.
Revolving Credit Facility Borrowings Table [Text Block]
Revolving Credit Facility Borrowings
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss)
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Table]
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Table]
Supplemental cash flow elements.
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender
Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment
Debt instrument, frequency of periodic interest payment
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Class of Financing Receivable [Axis]
Class of Financing Receivable
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Increase for Cost Recognition
Amortization of share-based payment expense - stock options
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.
Sales Type Lease Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Sales-type lease arrangements
Credit Facility borrowings
Credit Facility borrowings
Long-Term Debt, Gross
Borrowings
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for finance lease obligations
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service
Financing Receivable, Nonaccrual
Recorded Receivable
Prepaid expenses.
Prepaid Expenses [Member]
Prepaid Expenses [Member]
Class of Financing Receivable [Domain]
Class of Financing Receivable
Percentage of contributions cover eligible and supported costs.
Percentage of Contributions Cover Eligible and Supported Costs
Percentage of contributions cover eligible and supported costs
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Allowance for doubtful variable consideration foreign exchange.
Allowance For Doubtful Variable Consideration Foreign Exchange
Foreign exchange
Sales-type Lease, Net Investment in Lease, Allowance for Credit Loss
Allowance for credit losses
Sales-type Lease, Net Investment in Lease, Allowance for Credit Loss, Total
Sales-type Lease, Net Investment in Lease, Allowance for Credit Loss, Beginning Balance
Sales-type Lease, Net Investment in Lease, Allowance for Credit Loss, Ending Balance
Net Investment in Lease, Year One, Originated, Current Fiscal Year
Net investment leases, By Origination Year, Current fiscal year
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Accounting Standards Update [Axis]
Accounting Standards Update
Executive Transition Costs [Member]
Executive transition costs.
Trading Activity [Axis]
Technology Products And Services [Member]
Technology Products and Services
Technology Products and Services Segment [Member]
Technology products and services segment.
Entity Address, Country
Entity Address, Country
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs
Amortization of deferred financing costs
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Carrying Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Revolving credit facility borrowings, net of unamortized debt issuance costs
Long-Term Line of Credit
Credit Facility borrowings
Long-term Line of Credit, Total
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Segment Reporting
2023 (three months remaining)
Joint revenue sharing arrangements lease receivable remainder of fiscal year.
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Lease Receivable Remainder of Fiscal Year
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value Disclosure Item Amounts [Default]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member] [Default]
Debt instrument repayment beginning month and year.
Debt Instrument Repayment Beginning Month and Year
Debt instrument repayment beginning month and year
Increase decrease in inventories after written down value.
Increase Decrease In Inventories After Written Down Value
Inventories
Foreign Currency Transaction [Abstract]
Foreign Exchange
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
Contract with Customer, Liability
Deferred revenue
Contract with Customer, Liability, Total
Opening balance
Ending balance
Deferred revenue
Receivables on Credit Watch.
Credit Watch Member [Member]
Credit Watch [Member]
Other Depreciation and Amortization
Other assets
Net (decrease) increase accruals related to acquisition of other intangible assets.
Net Decrease Increase Accruals Related To Acquisition Of Other Intangible Assets
Acquisition of other intangible assets
Receivable [Domain]
Receivable
Convertible Notes Payable
Convertible notes principal amount
Convertible Notes Payable, Total
Convertible Notes
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]
Schedule of Net Investment in Leases and Financed Sale Receivables with Billed Amounts Past Due Continues to Accrue Finance Income
Financing Receivables 30 To 89 Days Past Due Member
Financing Receivables30 To89 Days Past Due [Member]
30 to 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Debt instrument net leverage ratio.
Debt Instrument Net Leverage Ratio
Debt instrument net leverage ratio
Secure Overnight Financing Rate, Eurocurrency Rate or Canadian Dollar Offered Rate [Member]
SOFR, Eurocurrency or CDOR rate.
SOFR, Eurocurrency or CDOR Rate [Member]
Defined contribution pension plan for Canadian and U.S. employees including executive officers.
Defined Contribution Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan [Member]
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized number of shares
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited, weighted average grant date fair value per share
Other Service [Member]
Other in Other segment member
Other [Member]
Leases [Table]
Leases [Table]
Leases [Table]
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Company-owned life insurance.
Company Owned Life Insurance
COLI
Company-owned life insurance
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type
Credit Loss Status [Domain]
Credit Loss Status
Unamortized debt issuance costs
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
Unamortized debt issuance costs
Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs
Financial Asset, Equal to or Greater than 90 Days Past Due [Member]
Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due [Member]
2025
Joint revenue sharing arrangements lease receivable two years.
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Lease Receivable Two Years
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location
IMAX member.
Imax [Member]
IMAX [Member]
Document Type
Document Type
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership
Cash held or undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries.
Cash Held Or Undistributed Earnings Of Foreign Subsidiaries
Cash held/undistributed earnings
Lessee, Operating Lease, Existence of Residual Value Guarantee [true false]
Lessee, operating lease, existence of residual value
Inventory, Current [Table]
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Current borrowing capacity
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Interest free benefit of government funding
Interest Free Benefit of Government Funding
Interest free benefit of government funding.
Lessor, Sales-type Lease, Description
Lessor, sales-type lease description
Leases include options to purchase leased property.
Leases Include Options To Purchase Leased Property
Leases include options to purchase leased property
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name
Employee Benefits and Share-Based Compensation
Share-based and other non-cash compensation
Increase (decrease) in allowance for current expected credit losses
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease), Total
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Forfeited
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Description
Deferred compensation plan description
Financed sales receivables gross minimum payments due.
Financed Sales Receivables Gross Minimum Payments Due
Gross minimum payments due under financed sales
Interest Income, Operating
Interest income
Interest Income, Operating, Total
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments
Asset impairments
Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Expired, weighted average exercise price per share
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location
The number of countries in which IMAX films generate box office as of balance sheet date
Number Of Countries That Generate Box Office
Number of countries that generate box office
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Special and Contractual Termination Benefits
Benefit payable
Weighted average number of shares issued and outstanding.
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Issued And Outstanding
Issued and outstanding, beginning of period
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff
Write-offs
Write-offs
Inventory work in process current and non current net of reserves.
Inventory Work In Process Current And Non Current Net Of Reserves
Work-in-process
Liabilities
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Total Liabilities
Total liabilities
Financial Asset, 1 to 29 Days Past Due [Member]
Accrued and Current [Member]
Thereafter
Finance Lease Liability Payments Due After Year Four
Finance lease liability payments due after year four.
Payments to acquire equipment under joint revenue sharing arrangements.
Payments To Acquire Equipment Under Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements
Investment in equipment for joint revenue sharing arrangements
Contingencies And Guarantees Disclosure Textual Abstract
Contingencies And Guarantees Disclosure Textual [Abstract]
Equity, Attributable to Parent
Balance, end of period
Balance, beginning of period
Total shareholders' equity attributable to common shareholders
Current expected credit losses.
Current Expected Credit Losses [Table]
Current Expected Credit Losses [Table]
Subsegments [Axis]
Defined Contribution Plan, Description
Defined contribution pension plans for employees
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities
Compensation from ongoing consulting services
Compensation from Ongoing Consulting Services
Compensation from ongoing consulting services.
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill), Total
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders
Other comprehensive (loss) income, before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Movement of Shareholders' Equity
Interest Expense
Interest expense
Interest Expense, Total
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Standby Letters Of Credit [Member]
Standby Letter of Credit
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Finance Receivables
Financing receivables
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid [Abstract]
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Lessee operating lease, cash and non-cash flow information.
Lessee Operating Lease Cash And Non Cash Flow Information Table [Text Block]
Supplemental Cash and Non-Cash Flow Information Related to Leases
Inventory.
Inventory [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Thereafter
Lessee operating lease liability payments due after year four.
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due After Year Four
Studios.
Studios [Member]
Studios [Member]
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - diluted
Increase (decrease) in:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Liabilities [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Description
Debt instrument, redemption, description
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Tax Rates
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility
Amortization of operating lease assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Periodic Reduction
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Effective income tax rate
Income tax expense
Sales-Type and Direct Financing Leases, Payment to be Received, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Sales-type leases
2027
Joint revenue sharing arrangements lease receivable four years.
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Lease Receivable Four Years
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)
Current period provision (reversal), net
Allowance for doubtful variable consideration receivable current provision.
Allowance For Doubtful Variable Consideration Receivable Current Provision
Write Downs, Net of Recoveries
Write downs.
Write Downs Table [Text Block]
Write-downs
Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Reporting Entities [Member]
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Estimates and Assumptions
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.
Financed sales receivables nonaccrual status finance income.
Financed Sales Receivables Nonaccrual Status Finance Income
Finance Income related to the financed sales receivables in nonaccrual status
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Taxes
Joint revenue sharing arrangements lease receivable after year four.
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Lease Receivable after Year Four
Thereafter
Wells Fargo Credit Facility [Member]
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
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Stock options outstanding, weighted average exercise price per share
Stock options outstanding, weighted average exercise price per share
Joint revenue sharing arrangements lease receivable.
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Lease Receivable
Total
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Basic and Diluted Per-share Computations
Financing Receivable, Year Four, Originated, Three Years before Current Fiscal Year
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Three year before latest fiscal year
Noncontrolling Interest, Description
Non-controlling interest description
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Income Tax Reconciliation Changes To Tax Reserves, Total
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 Reconciliation Changes To Tax Reserves
Changes to tax reserves, Amount
Changes to tax reserves, Amount
Reduction to other equity.
Reduction To Other Equity
Reduction to other equity
Restricted share units vested
This element represents adjustments to additional paid in capital related to restricted stock units vested in the period.
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Restricted Stock Units Vested
Restricted share units vested
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common shareholders
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV
2025
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total
Finance Lease, Interest Expense
Interest on finance lease liabilities
Unsecured claims related to receivable from bankruptcy entities.
Unsecured Claims Related to Receivable from Bankruptcy Entities
Unsecured claims related to receivable from bankruptcy entities
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Vested and settled
Operating Lease, Expense
Operating lease cost
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Including Disposal Group and Discontinued Operations
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Including Disposal Group and Discontinued Operations, Total
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Theatre and foreign movie studio.
Theatre And Foreign Movie Studio [Member]
Theatre And Foreign Movie Studio [Member]
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award equity instruments other than options additional grants in period.
Additional shares granted
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Additional Grants In Period
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
Defined benefit and postretirement benefit plans
Financing Receivable, Year Two, Originated, Fiscal Year before Current Fiscal Year
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Before lastest fiscal year