Entity Central Index Key
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 allowance for credit losses.
Financed sales receivables current.
Financed sales receivables noncurrent.
Financing receivable recorded investment current and past due.
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.
Financed sales receivables net.
Financing receivable allowance for credit losses nonaccrual status.
Deferred tax assets write downs of other assets.
Deferred tax assets, various assets.
Deferred tax assets, tax deferred expense, reserves and accruals, accrued share-based compensation.
Lessee operating lease liability payments due one to three years.
Lessee operating lease liability payments due three to five years.
Defined benefit plan expected future benefit payments one to three years.
Defined benefit plan expected future benefit payments three to five years.
Cover [Abstract]
Document Information [Table]
Document Information [Table]
Entity Addresses, Address Type
Entity Addresses Address Type [Axis]
Address Type
Address Type [Domain]
Other Address [Member]
Other Address [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag
Icfr Auditor Attestation Flag
Title of 12(b) Security
Security12b Title
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation State Country Code
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address Address Line1
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address City Or Town
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address State Or Province
Entity Address, Country
Entity Address Country
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address Postal Zip Code
City Area Code
City Area Code
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Document Annual Report
Document Annual Report
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Auditor Firm ID
Auditor Firm Id
Auditor Name
Auditor Name
Auditor Location
Auditor Location
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash And Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses
Accounts Receivable Net Current
Financing receivables, net of allowance for credit losses
Notes Receivable Net
Variable consideration receivable, net of allowance for credit losses
Contract With Customer Asset Net
Inventories
Inventory Net
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense Current And Noncurrent
Film assets, net of accumulated amortization
Film Costs
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
Property Plant And Equipment Net
Investment in equity securities
Equity Securities Fv Ni
Other assets
Other Assets
Deferred income tax assets, net of valuation allowance
Deferred Income Tax Assets Net
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization
Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill
Goodwill
Goodwill
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities
Liabilities [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable Trade Current And Noncurrent
Accrued and other liabilities
Accrued Liabilities And Other Liabilities
Revolving credit facility borrowings, net of unamortized debt issuance costs
Line Of Credit
Convertible notes, net of unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs (see Note 14)
Convertible Debt
Deferred revenue
Contract With Customer Liability
Deferred income tax liabilities
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities Net
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (see Notes 15 and 16)
Commitments And Contingencies
Non-controlling interests
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Equity Carrying Amount [Abstract]
Non-controlling interests
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Equity Carrying Amount
Shareholders' equity
Stockholders Equity Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Capital stock common shares no par value. Authorized unlimited number. 58,653,642 issued and 58,921,008 outstanding (December 31, 2020 ? 58,921,731 issued and 58,921,008 outstanding)
Common Stock Value
Less: Treasury stock, nil shares at cost (December 31, 2020 — 723)
Treasury Stock Value
Other equity (see Note 3
Additional Paid In Capital Common Stock
Statutory surplus reserve
Statutory Accounting Practices Retained Earnings Not Available For Dividends
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings Accumulated Deficit
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax
Total shareholders' equity attributable to common shareholders
Stockholders Equity
Non-controlling interests (see Note 3)
Minority Interest
Total shareholders' equity
Stockholders Equity Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
Liabilities And Stockholders Equity
Common stock, par value
Common Stock No Par Value
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock Shares Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock Shares Outstanding
Number of treasury shares held in trust for future settlement of share based awards
Treasury Stock Shares Acquired
The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's products and services, as well as other general and administrative expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example, telephone expenses, internet and postal charges.) General and administrative expense include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc. Exclusive of direct selling expenses inclusive within the cost of sales amount.
Income Statement [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Product and Service
Product Or Service [Axis]
Product and Service
Products And Services [Domain]
Technology Sales.
Technology Sales [Member]
Technology Sales [Member]
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member]
Service [Member]
Technology rentals.
Technology Rentals [Member]
Technology Rentals [Member]
Finance income.
Finance Income [Member]
Finance Income [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Revenues
Revenues [Abstract]
Revenues, total
Revenue From Contract With Customer Excluding Assessed Tax
Costs and expenses applicable to revenues
Cost Of Revenue [Abstract]
Cost and expenses applicable to revenues, total
Cost Of Goods And Services Sold
Gross margin
Gross Profit
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling General And Administrative Expense Excluding Direct Selling Costs
Research and development
Research And Development Expense
Amortization of intangibles
Amortization Of Intangible Assets
Credit loss (reversal) expense, net
Provision For Doubtful Accounts
Asset impairments
Impairment Of Investments
Legal judgment and arbitration awards (see Note 16)
Litigation Settlement Expense
Exit costs, restructuring charges and associated impairments
Restructuring Settlement And Impairment Provisions
Income (loss) from operations
Operating Income Loss
Realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)
Gain Loss On Investments
Retirement benefits non-service expense
Net Periodic Defined Benefits Expense Reversal Of Expense Excluding Service Cost Component
Interest income
Interest Income Operating
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Income (loss) before taxes
Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Minority Interest And Income Loss From Equity Method Investments
Income tax expense
Income Tax Expense Benefit
Equity in (losses) income of investees, net of tax
Income Loss From Equity Method Investments
Net (loss) income
Profit Loss
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests
Net Income Loss Attributable To Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders
Net Income Loss
Net (loss) income per share attributable to common shareholders - basic and diluted:
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net (loss) income per share — basic and diluted
Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted
Before tax amount of the (increase) decrease in the value of the projected benefit postretirement obligation and the increase (decrease) in the value of the plan assets resulting from experience different from that assumed or from a change in an actuarial assumption that has not been recognized in net periodic benefit cost.
Other comprehensive income defined benefit plan amortization prior service cost credit arising during period before tax.
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income
Other comprehensive income, before tax
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Before Tax Period Increase Decrease [Abstract]
Unrealized defined benefit plan actuarial gain (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Net Unamortized Gain Loss Arising During Period Before Tax
Unrealized postretirement benefit plans actuarial gain (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Net Unamortized Gain Loss Arising During Period Before Tax
Prior service cost arising during the period
Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plan Net Prior Service Cost Credit Arising During Period Before Tax
Amortization of prior service cost
Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plan Amortization Prior Service Cost Credit Arising During Period Before Tax
Unrealized net gain from cash flow hedging instruments
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Cash Flow Hedge Gain Loss Before Reclassification And Tax
Realized net (gain) loss from cash flow hedging instruments
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss Reclassified From Accumulated O C I Into Income Effective Portion Net
Reclassification of unrealized gain from ineffective cash flow hedging instruments
Derivative Instruments Gain Recognized In Income Ineffective Portion And Amount Excluded From Effectiveness Testing
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income Foreign Currency Transaction And Translation Gain Loss Before Reclassification And Tax
Total other comprehensive income, before tax
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Before Tax
Income tax benefit (expense) related to other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Tax
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax
Comprehensive (loss) income
Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests
Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to common shareholders
Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax
Write downs
Increase decrease in inventories after written down value.
Payments to acquire equipment under joint revenue sharing arrangements.
Payments of debt issuance costs related to convertible notes.
Payment of capped calls related to convertible notes.
Treasury stock repurchased for future settlement of restricted share units.
Issuance of shares to a non-controlling interest - private offering
Statement Of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Consolidated Entities
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
IMAX China.
IMAX China
I M A X China [Member]
Operating Activities
Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Adjustments Noncash Items To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation Amortization And Accretion Net
Amortization of deferred financing costs
Amortization Of Financing Costs
Credit loss (reversal) expense, net
Write-downs
Write Downs
Deferred income tax expense
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit
Share-based and other non-cash compensation
Employee Benefits And Share Based Compensation
Unrealized foreign currency exchange loss (gain)
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain Loss Unrealized
Realized and unrealized investment (gains) losses
Equity in losses (income) of investees
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Increase Decrease In Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase Decrease In Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase Decrease In Inventories After Written Down Value
Film assets
Increase Decrease In Film Costs1
Deferred revenue
Increase Decrease In Deferred Revenue
Changes in other operating assets and liabilities
Increase Decrease In Other Operating Capital Net
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities
Investing Activities
Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Payments To Acquire Property Plant And Equipment
Investment in equipment for joint revenue sharing arrangements
Payments To Acquire Equipment Under Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements
Acquisition of other intangible assets
Payments To Acquire Intangible Assets
Proceeds from sale of (investment in) equity securities
Payments For Proceeds From Investments
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities
Financing Activities
Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes, net
Proceeds From Convertible Debt
Debt issuance costs related to convertible notes
Payments Of Debt Issuance Costs Related To Convertible Notes
Purchase of capped calls related to convertible notes
Payment Of Capped Calls Related To Convertible Notes
Revolving credit facility borrowings
Proceeds From Lines Of Credit
Repayments of revolving credit facility borrowings
Repayments Of Lines Of Credit
Credit facility amendment fees paid
Payments Of Debt Issuance Costs
Repurchase of common shares
Payments For Repurchase Of Common Stock
Treasury stock purchased for future settlement of restricted share units
Treasury Stock Repurchased For Future Settlement Of Restricted Share Units
Taxes withheld and paid on employee stock awards vested
Payments Related To Tax Withholding For Share Based Compensation
Common shares issued - stock options exercised
Proceeds From Stock Options Exercised
Issuance of subsidiary shares to non-controlling interests (net of return on capital)
Proceeds From Minority Shareholders Private Offering
Dividends paid to IMAX China non-controlling interests
Payments Of Dividends Minority Interest
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash
Effect Of Exchange Rate On Cash And Cash Equivalents
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents during year
Cash Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash And Restricted Cash Equivalents Period Increase Decrease Including Exchange Rate Effect
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
Cash Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash And Restricted Cash Equivalents Including Disposal Group And Discontinued Operations
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
This element represents adjustments to additional paid in capital related to restricted stock units vested in the period.
Stock issued during period value stock options exercised net of shares withheld for employee tax obligations.
Fair value of stock options exercised.
Adjustments to additional paid in capital amortization of share based payment expense performance stock units.
Purchase of capped call related to convertible notes.
Equity impact of the value of treasury stock (units) reissued during the period, for the reissuance of shares (units) held in treasury used to satisfy equity-based compensation obligations exercised by the holders of such rights. Upon reissuance of shares (units) from treasury, the common stock (unit) reissued is outstanding.
Establishment of statutory surplus reserve relates to controlling interests.
Statutory surplus reserve deducted from retained earnings.
Stock issued during period, value, stock options exercised attributable to non-controlling interests.
Establishment of statutory surplus reserve attributable to noncontrolling interest.
Statutory surplus reserve deducted from retained earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest.
Number of treasury stock (units) reissued during the period, for the reissuance of shares (units) held in treasury used to satisfy equity-based compensation obligations exercised by the holders of such rights. Upon reissuance of shares (units) from treasury, for stock options and restricted share units settled.
Stock issued during period shares restricted share units settled with new treasury shares.
Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Equity Components
Statement Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component
Equity Component [Domain]
Capital Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Other Equity [Member]
Additional Paid In Capital [Member]
Statutory surplus reserve.
Statutory Surplus Reserve [Member]
Statutory Surplus Reserve [Member]
Accumulated Deficit [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Non-controlling Interests [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Common Shares Issued and Outstanding [Member]
Capital Units [Member]
Balance, beginning of year
Movement of Shareholders' Equity
Increase Decrease In Stockholders Equity Roll Forward
Amortization of share-based payment expense - stock options
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Share Based Compensation Stock Options Requisite Service Period Recognition
Amortization of share-based payment expense - restricted share units
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Share Based Compensation Restricted Stock Units Requisite Service Period Recognition
Amortization of share-based payment expense - performance stock units
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Amortization Of Share Based Payment Expense Performance Stock Units
Change in shares held in treasury
Treasury Stock Value Acquired Par Value Method
Restricted share units vested
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Restricted Stock Units Vested
Employee stock options exercised, net of shares withheld for employee tax obligations
Stock Issued During Period Value Stock Options Exercised Net Of Shares Withheld For Employee Tax Obligations
Grant date fair value of stock options exercised
Fair Value Of Stock Options Exercised
Cash received from the issuance of common shares in excess of par value
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Sharebased Compensation And Exercise Of Stock Options
Change in ownership interest related to IMAX China common share repurchases
Stock Repurchased During Period Value
Purchase of capped calls related to convertible notes
Purchase Of Capped Call Related To Convertible Notes
Common shares repurchased and retired
Stock Repurchased And Retired During Period Value
Stock options exercised from treasury shares
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Stock Options Settled From Treasury
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests
Other comprehensive income net of tax
Share-based compensation attributable to non-controlling interests
Stock Issued During Period Value Stock Options Exercised Attributable To Non Controlling Interests
Establishment of statutory surplus reserve, IMAX China
Establishment Of Statutory Surplus Reserve Relates To Controlling Interests
Statutory surplus reserve deducted from retained earnings, IMAX China
Statutory Surplus Reserve Deducted From Retained Earnings
Dividends paid to non-controlling shareholders
Minority Interest Decrease From Distributions To Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Shares held in treasury
Balance, end of year
Balance, beginning of year
Establishment of statutory surplus reserve, IMAX China
Establishment Of Statutory Surplus Reserve Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Statutory surplus reserve deducted from IMAX China retained earnings
Statutory Surplus Reserve Deducted From Retained Earnings Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Balance, end of year
Common shares issued and outstanding, Balance, beginning of year
Employee stock options exercised
Stock Issued During Period Shares Stock Options Exercised
Restricted share units and stock option exercises settled from treasury shares purchased on open market
Stock Issued During Period Share Based Compensation Settled From Treasury Shares
Restricted share units settled with new treasury shares
Stock Issued During Period Shares Restricted Share Units Settled With New Treasury Shares
Repurchase of common shares
Stock Repurchased And Retired During Period Shares
Common shares issued and outstanding, Balance, end of year
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Documents Incorporated By Reference [Text Block]
Description of Business [Abstract]
Description of the Business
Nature Of Operations
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic.
Impact of coronavirus nineteen pandemic.
Impact Of Coronavirus Nineteen Pandemic [Abstract]
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
Impact Of Coronavirus Nineteen Pandemic [Text Block]
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements And Changes In Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
New Accounting Pronouncements And Changes In Accounting Principles [Text Block]
Receivables.
Receivables [Abstract]
Receivables
Receivables [Text Block]
Leases Disclosure.
Leases [Abstract]
Lease Arrangements
Leases Disclosure [Text Block]
Variable consideration receivable from contracts with customers.
Change In Contract With Customer Asset [Abstract]
Variable Consideration Receivable from Contracts With Customers
Variable Consideration Receivable From Contracts With Customers [Text Block]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
The entire disclosure for film assets. This may include, but is not limited to, the major classes of film assets, related accumulated amortization for completed and released films as well as expected amortization for the next three years and the amount of paritcipation payments expected to be made to third parties in the following fiscal year.
Film Costs [Abstract]
Film Assets
Film Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property Plant And Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Assets [Abstract]
Other Assets
Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Other Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments
Commitments Disclosure [Text Block]
The entire disclosure for contingencies and guarantees.
Contingencies and Guarantees
Contingencies And Guarantees [Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Capital Stock
Stockholders Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Consolidated Statements of Operations Supplemental Information
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block]
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Supplemental Information
Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Investments All Other Investments [Abstract]
Financial Instruments
Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block]
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Employees Pension and Postretirement Benefits
Pension And Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Temporary Equity Disclosure [Abstract]
Non-Controlling Interests
Minority Interest Disclosure [Text Block]
Revision of prior year amounts and other reclassifications.
Revision of Prior Year Amounts and Other Reclassifications
Revision Of Prior Year Amounts And Other Reclassifications Policy [Text Block]
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation Variable Interest Entity Policy
Estimates and Assumptions
Use Of Estimates
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash And Cash Equivalents Policy [Text Block]
Receivable
Receivables Policy [Text Block]
Inventories
Inventory Policy [Text Block]
Film Assets
Film Costs Policy Policy [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property Plant And Equipment Policy [Text Block]
Investment in Equity Securities
Investment Policy [Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for insurance recoveries, life insurance policies, deferral and amortization of significant deferred charges on debt financing, deferred selling costs, foreign currency derivatives and investments in new business ventures.
Other Assets
Other Assets Policy [Text Block]
Goodwill
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Goodwill Policy
Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Intangible Assets Policy
Contract with customer liability.
Deferred Revenue
Contract With Customer Liability Policy [Text Block]
Statutory surplus reserve.
Statutory Surplus Reserve
Statutory Surplus Reserve Policy [Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Policy [Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition Policy [Text Block]
Revenue Recognition Leases
Revenue Recognition Leases
Disclosure of accounting policy for finance income recognized on sales-type leases.
Revenue Recognition Finance Income
Revenue Recognition Finance Income Policy [Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for improvements and modifications to theater systems after installation has been completed.
Improvements and Modifications
Improvements And Modifications Policy [Text Block]
Cost and Expenses Applicable to Revenues - Technology Sales
Cost Of Sales Policy [Text Block]
Disclosure of policy for recognition of costs related to goods produced and sold and services provided as a result of operating leases, marketing and commissions during the reporting period.
Cost and Expenses Applicable to Revenues - Technology Rentals
Cost Of Rentals Policy [Text Block]
Terminations Consenual Buyouts And Concessions, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Terminations, Consensual Buyouts and Concessions
Terminations Consenual Buyouts And Concessions Policy [Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for maintenance revenue and extended warranty services under a multiple element arrangement or as a seperately priced contract.
Maintenance And Extended Warranty Services
Maintenance And Extended Warranty Services Policy [Text Block]
Film production and services.
Films Revenue Recognition
Film Production And Services Policy [Text Block]
Leases
Lessee Leases Policy [Text Block]
Research and Development Expense
Research And Development Expense Policy
Disclosure of accounting policy for translation of transactions denominated in a currency other than the reporting enterprise's functional currency.
Foreign Currency Translations
Foreign Currency Translations Policy [Text Block]
Share-Based Compensation
Share Based Compensation Option And Incentive Plans Policy
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans
Pension And Other Postretirement Plans Policy
Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties
Guarantees Indemnifications And Warranties Policies
Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
New Accounting Pronouncements Policy Policy [Text Block]
Credit Risk
Concentration Risk Credit Risk
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments And Contingencies Policy [Text Block]
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting Policy Policy [Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Policy
VIEs Total Assets and Liabilities
Schedule Of Variable Interest Entities [Text Block]
Schedule of property plant equipment useful life.
Summary of Estimated Useful Lives
Schedule Of Property Plant Equipment Useful Life Table [Text Block]
Summary of Allowance For Credit Losses Related to Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable Allowance For Credit Loss Table [Text Block]
This element represents the disclosures related to financing receivables. Examples of financing receivables include, but not limited to, loans, trade accounts receivables, notes receivable, credit cards, and receivables relating to a lessor's right(s) to payment(s) from a lease other than an operating lease that is recognized as assets.
Schedule of Financing Receivables
Financing Receivables Consisting Of Net Investment In Sales Type Leases And Receivables From Financed Sales Table [Text Block]
Schedule of weighted average remaining lease term and weighted average interest rate.
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 Net Investment In Leases by Credit Quality Indicator
Net Investment In Lease Credit Quality Indicator Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Financed Sale Receivables by Credit Quality Indicator
Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Aging Analysis for Net Investment in Leases and Financed Sale Receivables
Net Investment In Lease Past Due Table [Text Block]
Net investment in leases and financed sale receivables with billed amounts past due continues to accrue finance income.
Schedule of Net Investment in Leases and Financed Sale Receivables with Billed Amounts Past Due Continues to Accrue Finance Income
Net Investment In Leases And Financed Sale Receivables With Billed Amounts Past Due Continues To Accrue Finance Income Table [Text Block]
Schedule of net investment in leases and financed sale receivables non accrual status.
Schedule of Net Investment in Leases and Financed Sale Receivables on Nonaccrual Status
Schedule Of Net Investment In Leases And Financed Sale Receivables Non Accrual Status Table [Text Block]
Summary of Allowance for Credit Losses Related to Net Investment in Leases and Financed Sale Receivables
Net Investment In Lease Allowance For Credit Loss Table [Text Block]
Variable consideration receivable allowance for credit losses.
Summary of Allowance For Credit Losses Related to Variable Consideration Receivables
Variable Consideration Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Table [Text Block]
Components of Lease Expense
Lease Cost Table [Text Block]
Lessee operating lease, cash and non-cash flow information.
Supplemental Cash and Non-Cash Flow Information Related to Leases
Lessee Operating Lease Cash And Non Cash Flow Information Table [Text Block]
Lessee operating lease balance sheet amounts and lines.
Lessee Operating Lease Balance Sheet Amounts and Lines
Lessee Operating Lease Balance Sheet Amounts And Lines Table [Text Block]
Lessee operating lease weighted averages table.
Lessee Operating Leases Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term and Weighted Average Interest Rate
Lessee Operating Lease Weighted Averages Table Table [Text Block]
Lessee Operating Lease, Maturity
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Maturity Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Lease Receivables
Sales Type And Direct Financing Leases Lease Receivable Maturity Table [Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of contract with customer asset.
Summary of Variable Consideration Receivable from Contracts With Customers
Contract With Customer Asset Table [Text Block]
Inventories
Schedule Of Inventory Current Table [Text Block]
Summary of inventory valuation allowance.
Summary of Inventory Valuation Allowance Account
Summary Of Inventory Valuation Allowance Table [Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the film costs capitalized as of the balance sheet date for completed and released films, films in production as well as films in development.
Film Assets
Schedule Of Film Assets Table [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property Plant And Equipment [Text Block]
Schedule of Other Assets
Schedule Of Other Assets Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Income (Loss) Before Taxes by Jurisdiction
Schedule Of Income Before Income Tax Domestic And Foreign Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Income Tax (Expense) Benefit
Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense Benefit Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense to Statutory Rates
Schedule Of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Table [Text Block]
Deferred Tax Assets and Deferred Tax Liability
Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities Table [Text Block]
Schedule of income tax contingencies.
Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Amount of Tax Reserves (excluding interest and penalties)
Schedule Of Income Tax Contingencies Table [Text Block]
Tax effect of the change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), that is, the tax effect on items included in other comprehensive income (loss) during the period.
Income Tax Benefit (Expense) in Other Comprehensive Income
Income Tax Effect On Comprehensive Income Table [Text Block]
Summary of Other Intangible Assets
Schedule Of Finite Lived Intangible Assets Table [Text Block]
Summary of Estimated Amortization Expenses
Scheduleof Finite Lived Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expense Table [Text Block]
Revolving credit facility borrowings.
Revolving Credit Facility Borrowings
Revolving Credit Facility Borrowings Table [Text Block]
Summary of Convertible Notes
Convertible Debt Table [Text Block]
Summary of Company's Contractual Obligations and Commitments
Contractual Obligation Fiscal Year Maturity Schedule Table [Text Block]
Changes During the Year
Schedule Of Sharebased Compensation Restricted Stock And Restricted Stock Units Activity Table [Text Block]
Stock Compensation
Schedule Of Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Text Block]
Stock Option Plan
Schedule Of Compensation Cost For Share Based Payment Arrangements Allocation Of Share Based Compensation Costs By Plan Table [Text Block]
Non vested stock options
Schedule Of Unrecognized Compensation Cost Nonvested Awards Table [Text Block]
Options to Employees
Schedule Of Share Based Payment Award Stock Options Valuation Assumptions Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Stock Options Activity Table [Text Block]
Share based compensation expense restricted stock unit.
RSU Expenses
Share Based Compensation Expense Restricted Stock Unit Table [Text Block]
RSU Unrecognized Expenses
Nonvested Restricted Stock Shares Activity Table [Text Block]
Restricted Stock Units Issued under the IMAX LTIP
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Restricted Stock Units Award Activity Table [Text Block]
RSU Carve out Balance
Schedule Of Unvested Restricted Stock Units Roll Forward Table [Text Block]
Share based compensation expense performance stock units.
PSU Expenses
Share Based Compensation Expense Performance Stock Units Table [Text Block]
Performance Stock Units Activity under the IMAX LTIP
Share Based Compensation Performance Shares Award Unvested Activity Table [Text Block]
China LTIP Activity
Disclosure Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Text Block]
Basic and Diluted Per-share Computations
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted Table [Text Block]
Summary of Selling Expenses, Including Sales Commissions and Other Selling Expenses
Schedule Of Other Operating Cost And Expense By Component [Text Block]
Summary of changes in other operating assets and liabilities.
Summary of Changes in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities
Summary Of Changes In Other Operating Assets And Liabilities Table [Text Block]
The amount of cash paid for interest and income taxes during the period.
Cash Payments
Cash Payments Table [Text Block]
Detailed breakdown of the depreciation and amortization amount presented in the statement of cash flows.
Summary of Depreciation and Amortization
Summary Of Depreciation And Amortization Table [Text Block]
Detailed breakdown of the write-downs net of recoveries amount presented in the statement of cash flows.
Write Downs, Net of Recoveries
Write Downs Net Of Recoveries Table [Text Block]
Significant Non-cash Investing Activities
Schedule Of Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures Table [Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue by Segment
Disaggregation Of Revenue Table [Text Block]
Segment Reporting Information by Category and Reportable Segment
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Text Block]
Geographic Information
Revenue From External Customers By Geographic Areas Table [Text Block]
Schedule of property plant and equipment by geographic areas.
Schedule of Property Plant and Equipment By Geographic Areas
Schedule Of Property Plant And Equipment By Geographic Areas Table [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss By Hedging Relationship By Income Statement Location By Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss By Hedging Relationship By Income Statement Location By Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Hedging Designation
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Nondesignated [Member]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value Assets Measured On Nonrecurring Basis [Text Block]
Notional Amount of Derivative
Schedule Of Notional Amounts Of Outstanding Derivative Positions Table [Text Block]
Fair Value of Foreign Exchange Contracts
Schedule Of Derivatives Instruments Statements Of Financial Performance And Financial Position Location Table [Text Block]
Derivatives in Foreign Currency Hedging Relationships
Schedule Of Derivative Instruments Gain Loss In Statement Of Financial Performance [Text Block]
Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Retirement Plan Type
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
SERP Benefits [Member]
Pension Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
Postretirement Benefits Executives [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
Postretirement Benefits Canadian Employees [Member]
Other Pension Plans Postretirement Or Supplemental Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Summary of Amounts Accrued for the SERP
Schedule Of Changes In Projected Benefit Obligations Table [Text Block]
Summary of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income and Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost in Future Periods
Schedule Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not Yet Recognized Table [Text Block]
Summary of Disclosure of Pension Expense
Schedule Of Net Benefit Costs Table [Text Block]
Summary of Weighted Average Assumptions Used to Determine the Benefit Obligation and Expense
Schedule Of Assumptions Used Table [Text Block]
Summary of Benefit Payment are Expected in Next Five Year
Schedule Of Expected Benefit Payments Table [Text Block]
Summary of Movement of the Non-controlling Interest in Temporary Equity in Original Film Fund
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Table [Text Block]
Schedule Of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Schedule Of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Ownership
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership
Ownership [Domain]
IMAX China Noncontrolling Interest
IMAX China Noncontrolling Interest
Imax China Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Description of Business (Textuals) [Abstract]
Description Of Business Textuals [Abstract]
Minority Interest Ownership Percentage By Company
Minority Interest Ownership Percentage By Parent
Number of countries and territories in which entity operates.
Number of theater systems operating.
Number of commercial multiplexes.
Number of commercial destinations.
Number of institutional locations.
Number of theater systems operating
Number Of Theater Systems Operating
Number of Countries and Territories in which Entity Operates
Number Of Countries And Territories In Which Entity Operates
Number of commercial multiplexes
Number Of Commercial Multiplexes
Number of commercial destinations
Number Of Commercial Destinations
Number of institutional locations
Number Of Institutional Locations
Percentage of global theater network open.
Number of countries in which global theater network open.
Impact of coronavirus nineteen pandemic.
Impact of coronavirus nineteen pandemic.
Impact Of Coronavirus Nineteen Pandemic [Table]
Impact Of Coronavirus Nineteen Pandemic [Table]
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both
Unusual Or Infrequent Item [Axis]
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both
Unusual Or Infrequent Item [Domain]
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic [Member]
Natural Disasters And Other Casualty Events [Member]
IMAX member.
IMAX [Member]
Imax [Member]
Geographical
Statement Geographical [Axis]
Geographical
Segment Geographical [Domain]
United States and Canada.
United States and Canada [Member]
United States And Canada [Member]
Greater China.
Greater China [Member]
Greater China [Member]
Rest of the world.
Rest of the World [Member]
Rest Of World [Member]
Debt Instrument
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name
Debt Instrument Name [Domain]
Convertible senior notes due two thousand and twenty six.
Convertible Notes [Member]
Convertible Senior Notes Due Two Thousand And Twenty Six [Member]
Income Statement Location
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Selling General And Administrative Expenses [Member]
Costs and Expenses Applicable to Revenues [Member]
Cost Of Sales [Member]
Research and Development [Member]
Research And Development Expense [Member]
Impact Of Coronavirus Nineteen Pandemic [Line Items]
Impact Of Coronavirus Nineteen Pandemic [Line Items]
Percentage of global theater network open
Percentage Of Global Theater Network Open
Number of countries in which global theater network open
Number Of Countries In Which Global Theater Network Open
Debt instrument, principal amount
Debt Instrument Face Amount
Proceeds from government subsidies.
Proceeds from government subsidies
Proceeds From Government Subsidies
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant accounting policies.
Significant accounting policies.
Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Revision of Prior Period
Restatement [Axis]
Revision of Prior Period
Restatement [Domain]
Revision of Prior Period, Reclassification, Adjustment
Revision Of Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entity Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entity Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Segments
Statement Business Segments [Axis]
Segments
Segment [Domain]
IMAX systems member
IMAX Systems Reporting Unit [Member]
Imax Systems [Member]
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Member
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Reporting Unit [Member]
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements [Member]
IMAX maintenance.
IMAX Maintenance Reporting Unit [Member]
I M A X Maintenance [Member]
Statistical Measurement
Range [Axis]
Statistical Measurement
Range [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Award Type
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Award Type And Plan Name [Domain]
Performance share units.
Performance Share Units [Member]
Performance Share Units [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Other equity
Non-controlling interests
Total shareholders' equity
Represents the number of variable interest entities
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.
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
Number Of Variable Interest Entities
Number of variable interest entities primary beneficiary
Number Of Variable Interest Entities Primary Beneficiary
Number of variable interest entities not a primary beneficiary
Number Of Variable Interest Entities Not Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Total Assets
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Total Liabilities
Maximum period of revenue estimation from initial film release.
Period of revenue estimation from initial film release
Maximum Period Of Revenue Estimation From Initial Film Release
The maximum useful life of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.
Schedule Of Property Plant And Equipment [Table]
Schedule Of Property Plant And Equipment [Table]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset
Property Plant And Equipment By Type [Axis]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset
Property Plant And Equipment Type [Domain]
Theater system components.
Theater System Components [Member]
Theater System Components [Member]
Camera equipment.
Camera Equipment [Member]
Camera Equipment [Member]
Buildings [Member]
Building [Member]
Office and Production Equipment [Member]
Equipment [Member]
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Property Plant And Equipment Useful Life
Property, Plant And Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum
Property Plant And Equipment Useful Life Maximum String
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life
Finite Lived Intangible Asset Useful Life
Percentage of statutory net profits to statutory surplus reserve to be appropriated.
Aggregate sum of statutory surplus reserve to its registered capital,percent.
Percentage of statutory net profits to statutory surplus reserve to be appropriated
Percentage Of Statutory Net Profits To Statutory Surplus Reserve To Be Appropriated
Discontinuation of contribution, Aggregate sum of statutory surplus reserve more than its registered capital, percent
Aggregate Sum Of Statutory Surplus Reserve To Its Registered Capital Percent
Leases include options to purchase leased property.
Lessee, operating lease, renewal term
Lessee Operating Lease Renewal Term
Lessee, operating lease, existence of option to extend term
Lessee Operating Lease Existence Of Option To Extend
Lessee, operating lease, existence of option to extend description
Lessee Operating Lease Option To Extend
Lessee, operating lease, assumptions for discount rate
Lessee Operating Lease Assumptions And Judgments Discount Rate Description
Leases include options to purchase leased property
Leases Include Options To Purchase Leased Property
Lessee, operating lease, existence of residual value
Lessee Operating Lease Existence Of Residual Value Guarantee
Lessee, operating lease, sublease options
Lessee Operating Sublease Option To Extend
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, award vesting period
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Vesting Period1
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, award vesting rights, percentage
Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Sharebased Payment Award Award Vesting Rights Percentage
Represents cumulative actuarial gains and losses in excess of 10% of the projected benefit obligation are amortized over the expected future service life of he employees.
Pension policy details
Percent In Excess Of Defined Benefit Plan Amortized
Remaining weighted average service life of employee
Remaining Weighted Average Service Life Of Employee
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Table]
Accounting Standards Update
Adjustments For New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Accounting Standards Update
Type Of Adoption [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2020-04.
ASU 2020-04
Accounting Standard Update202004 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Credit facility maturity date
Line Of Credit Facility Expiration Date1
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable current provision.
Allowance for doubtful accounts foreign exchange.
Accounts receivable, allowance for credit loss.
Accounts receivable, allowance for credit loss.
Accounts Receivable Allowance For Credit Loss [Table]
Accounts Receivable Allowance For Credit Loss [Table]
Theater operators.
Theatre Operators [Member]
Theater Operators [Member]
Studios.
Studios [Member]
Studios [Member]
Other in Other segment member
Other [Member]
Other [Member]
Accounts Receivable Allowance For Credit Loss [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable Allowance For Credit Loss [Line Items]
Beginning balance
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable
Current period provision (reversal), net
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Current Provision
Write-offs
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Write Offs
Foreign exchange
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Foreign Exchange
Ending balance
Increase (decrease) in allowance for doubtful accounts receivable current provision.
Current expected credit losses.
Current expected credit losses.
Current Expected Credit Losses [Table]
Current Expected Credit Losses [Table]
Theatre and foreign movie studio.
Theatre And Foreign Movie Studio [Member]
Theatre And Foreign Movie Studio [Member]
Credit Loss Status
Credit Loss Status [Axis]
Credit Loss Status
Credit Loss Status [Domain]
Variable consideration receivables.
Variable Consideration Receivables [Member]
Variable Consideration Receivables [Member]
Current Expected Credit Losses [Line Items]
Current Expected Credit Losses [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in allowance for current expected credit losses, accounts receivables
Increase Decrease In Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Current Provision
Sales type lease receivable gross minimum payments due.
Sales type lease unearned finance income.
Financed sales receivables.
Financed sales receivables gross minimum payments due.
Financed sales receivables unearned finance income.
Net investment in leases
Sales Type Leases Net Investment In Leases [Abstract]
Gross minimum payments due under sales-type leases
Sales Type Lease Receivable Gross Minimum Payments Due
Unearned finance income
Sales Type Lease Unearned Finance Income
Present value of minimum payments due under sales-type leases
Sales Type Lease Lease Receivable
Allowance for credit losses
Sales Type Lease Net Investment In Lease Allowance For Credit Loss
Net investment in leases
Sales Type Lease Net Investment In Lease After Allowance For Credit Loss
Financed sales receivables
Financed Sales Receivables [Abstract]
Gross minimum payments due under financed sales
Financed Sales Receivables Gross Minimum Payments Due
Unearned finance income
Financed Sales Receivables Unearned Finance Income
Present value of minimum payments due under financed sales
Financed Sales Receivables
Allowance for credit losses
Financed Sales Receivables Allowance For Credit Losses
Net financed sales receivables
Financed Sales Receivables Net
Total financing receivables
Net financed sales receivables due within one year
Financed Sales Receivables Current
Net financed sales receivables due after one year
Financed Sales Receivables Noncurrent
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.
Weighted average discount rate for sales-type lease calculated at point in time.
The weighted average effective interest rate inherent in the Company's financed sales receivables held at the balance sheet date.
Weighted average remaining lease term.
Lease, weighted average interest rates.
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term [Abstract]
Sales-type lease arrangements
Sales Type Lease Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Weighted-average interest rate
Lease Weighted Average Interest Rates [Abstract]
Sales-type lease arrangements
Sales Type Lease Weighted Average Discount Rate Percent
Financed sales receivables
Financed Sale Receivables Weighted Average Effective Interest Rate
Net Investment In Lease Credit Quality Indicator [Table]
Net Investment In Lease Credit Quality Indicator [Table]
Internal Credit Assessment
Internal Credit Assessment [Axis]
Internal Credit Assessment
Internal Credit Assessment [Domain]
In Good Standing.
In Good Standing [Member]
In Good Standing [Member]
Receivables on Credit Watch.
Credit Watch [Member]
Credit Watch Member [Member]
Pre Approved Transactions.
Pre-Approved Transactions [Member]
Pre Approved Transactions [Member]
Transactions Suspended.
Transactions Suspended [Member]
Transactions Suspended [Member]
Net Investment In Lease Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Net Investment In Lease Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Net investment leases, By Origination Year, Current fiscal year
Net Investment In Lease Originated In Current Fiscal Year
Net investment leases, By Origination Year, Before latest fiscal year
Net Investment In Lease Originated In Fiscal Year Before Latest Fiscal Year
Net investment leases, By Origination Year, Two years before latest fiscal year
Net Investment In Lease Originated Two Years Before Latest Fiscal Year
Net investment leases, By Origination Year, Three years before latest fiscal year
Net Investment In Lease Originated Three Years Before Latest Fiscal Year
Net investment leases, By Origination Year, Four years before latest fiscal year
Net Investment In Lease Originated Four Years Before Latest Fiscal Year
Net investment leases, By Origination Year, Prior
Net Investment In Lease Originated Five Or More Years Before Latest Fiscal Year
Net Investment in Lease, Total
Net Investment In Lease
Schedule Of Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Credit Quality Indicator [Table]
Schedule Of Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Credit Quality Indicator [Table]
Receivable Type
Accounts Notes Loans And Financing Receivable By Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable
Receivable Type [Domain]
Financing Receivable [Member]
Finance Receivables [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Current fiscal year
Financing Receivable Originated In Current Fiscal Year
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Before lastest fiscal year
Financing Receivable Originated In Fiscal Year Before Latest Fiscal Year
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Two year before latest fiscal year
Financing Receivable Originated Two Years Before Latest Fiscal Year
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Three year before latest fiscal year
Financing Receivable Originated Three Years Before Latest Fiscal Year
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Four year before latest fiscal year
Financing Receivable Originated Four Years Before Latest Fiscal Year
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Prior
Financing Receivable Originated Five Or More Years Before Latest Fiscal Year
Financed sales receivables, Total
Notes Receivable Gross
Financing receivable recorded investment current and past due.
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]
Financial Asset, Aging
Financing Receivables Period Past Due [Axis]
Financial Asset, Aging
Financing Receivables Period Past Due [Domain]
Accrued and Current [Member]
Financing Receivables1 To29 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivables 30 To 89 Days Past Due Member
30 to 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivables30 To89 Days Past Due [Member]
Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivables Equal To Greater Than90 Days Past Due [Member]
Class of Financing Receivable
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment By Class Of Financing Receivable [Axis]
Class of Financing Receivable
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Class Of Financing Receivable [Domain]
Net Investment in Leases [Member]
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment [Member]
Net financed sales receivables.
Net Financed Sales Receivables [Member]
Net Financed Sales Receivables [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current And Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current And Past Due [Line Items]
Billed
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current And Past Due
Unbilled
Financing Receivable Related Unbilled Recorded Investment At Balance Sheet Date
Allowance for Credit Losses
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses
Schedule Of Financing Receivables Past Due [Table]
Schedule Of Financing Receivables Past Due [Table]
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]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Financing receivables net nonaccrual status.
Financing Receivable Nonaccrual [Table]
Financing Receivable Nonaccrual [Table]
Financing Receivable Nonaccrual Status [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Nonaccrual Status [Line Items]
Recorded Receivable
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Nonaccrual Status
Allowance for Credit Losses
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Nonaccrual Status
Net
Financing Receivables Net Nonaccrual Status
Net investment in lease past due finance income.
Financed sales receivables past due finance income.
Net investment in lease nonaccrual status finance income.
Financed sales receivables nonaccrual status finance income.
Finance income related to net investment in leases with billed amounts past due
Net Investment In Lease Past Due Finance Income
Finance Income related to the net investment in leases in nonaccrual status
Net Investment In Lease Nonaccrual Status Finance Income
Finance income related to financed sale receivables with billed amounts past due
Financed Sales Receivables Past Due Finance Income
Finance Income related to the financed sales receivables in nonaccrual status
Financed Sales Receivables Nonaccrual Status Finance Income
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.
Financing receivable allowance for credit losses foreign exchange.
Schedule Of Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses [Table]
Schedule Of Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses [Table]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses [Line Items]
Beginning balance
Current period provision (reversal), net
Allowance For Credit Losses Provision
Write-offs
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Write Offs
Foreign exchange
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Foreign Exchange
Ending balance
Increase (decrease) investment in leases and financed sale receivables provision for current expected credit losses.
Increase (decrease) investment in leases and financed sale receivables provision for current expected credit losses
Increase Decrease Investment In Leases And Financed Sale Receivables Provision For Current Expected Credit Losses
Allowance for doubtful variable consideration receivable.
Allowance for doubtful variable consideration receivable current provision.
Allowance for doubtful variable consideration foreign exchange.
Beginning balance
Allowance For Doubtful Variable Consideration Receivable
Current period (reversal) provision, net
Allowance For Doubtful Variable Consideration Receivable Current Provision
Foreign Exchange
Allowance For Doubtful Variable Consideration Foreign Exchange
Ending balance
Allowance for doubtful variable consideration receivable net of foreign exchange current provision.
Increase (decrease) in allowance for current expected credit losses, variable consideration receivables
Allowance For Doubtful Variable Consideration Receivable Net Of Foreign Exchange Current Provision
Leases line item.
Leases [Table]
Leases [Table]
Leases [Table]
Leases [Line Items]
Leases [Line Items]
Lessee, operating lease description
Lessee Operating Lease Description
Amount of amortization expense attributable to right-of-use asset from operating lease.
Amount of interest expense on finance lease liability.
Operating lease cost
Operating Lease Expense
Amortization of lease assets
Operating Lease Right Of Use Asset Amortization
Interest on lease liabilities
Operating Lease Interest Expense
Total lease cost
Operating Lease Cost
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating Lease Payments
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations
Right Of Use Asset Obtained In Exchange For Operating Lease Liability
Balance Sheet Location
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Accrued and other liabilities [Member]
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Right-of-Use-Assets
Operating Lease Right Of Use Asset
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Operating Lease Right Of Use Asset Statement Of Financial Position Extensible List
Operating Leases
Operating Lease Liability
Lease Cost [Abstract]
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)
Operating Lease Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term1
Weighted-average discount rate
Operating Lease Weighted Average Discount Rate Percent
Operating Lease Liabilities Payments Due [Abstract]
2022
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Next Twelve Months
2023
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Two
2024
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Three
2025
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Four
2026
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Five
Thereafter
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due After Year Five
Total lease payments
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due
Less: interest expense
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Undiscounted Excess Amount
Present value of operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Operating Lease Liability Statement Of Financial Position Extensible List
Lessor, sales-type lease description
Lessor Sales Type Lease Description
Sales-type lease, lease term
Lessor Sales Type Lease Term Of Contract1
Sales-type lease, option to purchase asset description
Lessor Sales Type Lease Lessee Option To Purchase Underlying Asset
Disclosure of the term in years of the Company's theater systems under joint revenue sharing arrangements.
Disclosure of the term of the Company's theater systems under joint revenue sharing arrangements.
Non-cancellable term of joint revenue sharing arrangements
Non Cancellable Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangement Terms
Non-cancellable term of joint revenue sharing arrangements
Non Cancellable Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Term
Joint revenue sharing arrangements lease receivable.
Joint revenue sharing arrangements lease receivable next twelve months.
Joint revenue sharing arrangements lease receivable two years.
Joint revenue sharing arrangements lease receivable three years.
Joint revenue sharing arrangements lease receivable four years.
Joint revenue sharing arrangements lease receivable five years.
Joint revenue sharing arrangements lease receivable after year five.
Sales-type leases
Sales Type And Direct Financing Leases Lease Receivable Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2022
Sales Type And Direct Financing Leases Lease Receivable Payments To Be Received Next Twelve Months
2023
Sales Type And Direct Financing Leases Lease Receivable Payments To Be Received Two Years
2024
Sales Type And Direct Financing Leases Lease Receivable Payments To Be Received Three Years
2025
Sales Type And Direct Financing Leases Lease Receivable Payments To Be Received Four Years
2026
Sales Type And Direct Financing Leases Lease Receivable Payments To Be Received Five Years
Thereafter
Sales Type And Direct Financing Leases Lease Receivable Payments To Be Received Thereafter
Total
Sales Type And Direct Financing Leases Lease Receivable Payments To Be Received
Joint revenue sharing arrangements lease receivable fiscal year maturity.
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Lease Receivable Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2022
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Lease Receivable Next Twelve Months
2023
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Lease Receivable Two Years
2024
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Lease Receivable Three Years
2025
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Lease Receivable Four Years
2026
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Lease Receivable Five Years
Thereafter
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Lease Receivable After Year Five
Total
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Lease Receivable
Contract with customer asset variable consideration for newly sales.
Contract with customer asset accretion to finance income.
Contract with customer asset true up of variable consideration receivable.
Contract with customer asset transferred to receivables from variable consideration assets.
Balance Beginning
Variable consideration for newly recognized sales
Contract With Customer Asset Variable Consideration For Newly Sales
Accretion to finance income
Contract With Customer Asset Accretion To Finance Income
True-up of variable consideration receivable
Contract With Customer Asset True Up Of Variable Consideration Receivable
Transferred to receivables from variable consideration assets
Contract With Customer Asset Transferred To Receivables From Variable Consideration Assets
Movement in allowance for credit losses
Contract With Customer Asset Credit Loss Expense
Balance Ending
Inventory current and non current net.
Inventory raw materials current and non current net of reserves.
Inventory work in process current and non current net of reserves.
Inventory finished goods current and non current net of reserves.
Inventories
Inventory Current And Non Current Net [Abstract]
Raw materials
Inventory Raw Materials Current And Non Current Net Of Reserves
Work-in-process
Inventory Work In Process Current And Non Current Net Of Reserves
Finished goods
Inventory Finished Goods Current And Non Current Net Of Reserves
Total
Finished goods inventory for which title has passed to the customer and revenue was deferred.
Inventories textual abstract.
Inventory.
Inventory [Abstract]
Inventories (Textuals) [Abstract]
Inventories Textuals [Abstract]
Finished goods inventory with title passed to customer
Finished Goods Inventory With Title Passed To Customer
Inventory Current [Table]
Inventory Current [Table]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Type [Axis]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves
Valuation Allowances And Reserves [Domain]
Inventory Valuation Allowance [Member]
Inventory Valuation Reserve [Member]
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Balance
Additions charged to expenses
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Charged To Cost And Expense
Other deductions
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Adjustments
Balance at end of year
Inventory charged to statement of operation.
Inventory charged to statement of operation
Inventory Charged To Statement Of Operation
Completed and released films, net of accumulated amortization of $218,148 (2020 - $202,832)
Theatrical Film Costs Released
Films in production
Theatrical Film Costs Production
Films in development
Theatrical Film Costs Development
Film Costs, Total
Accumulated amortization of theatrical film costs.
Accumulated amortization
Accumulated Amortization Of Theatrical Film Costs
The amount of film costs related to released films that are expected to be amortized within five years from balance sheet date.
Film Costs (Textuals) [Abstract]
Film Costs Textuals [Abstract]
Film assets.
Film assets.
Film Assets [Table]
Film Assets [Table]
Scenario
Statement Scenario [Axis]
Scenario
Scenario Unspecified [Domain]
Forecast [Member]
Scenario Forecast [Member]
Film Assets [Line Items]
Film Assets [Line Items]
Film costs expected to be amortized within three years from balance sheet date
Film Costs Amortized In Next Five Years
Film costs, amortized in next operating cycle
Film Costs Amortized In Next Operating Cycle
Amount of participation payments expected to be made to third parties in the next operating cycle
Accrued Participation Liabilities Due In Next Operating Cycle
The Company reviewed the carrying value of certain documentary film assets as a result of lower than expected revenue being generated during the period and revised expectations for future revenues based on the latest information available. An impairment was recorded based on the carrying value of these documentary films as compared to the related estimated future box office and revenues that would ultimately be generated by these films.
Documentary film asset impairments
Film Asset Impairments
Equipment leased or held for use.
Equipment leased or held for use [Member]
Equipment Leased Or Held For Use [Member]
Asset under Construction [Member]
Asset Under Construction [Member]
Right-of-use assets.
Right Of Use Assets
Right Of Use Assets [Member]
Land [Member]
Land [Member]
Other property, plant and equipment.
Other property, plant and equipment [Member]
Other Property Plant And Equipment [Member]
Property, plant and equipment
Cost
Property Plant And Equipment Gross
Accumulated Depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation Depletion And Amortization Property Plant And Equipment
Net Book Value
The amount of lessor property subject to or available under a joint revenue sharing arrangement, at cost adjusted for any previously recognized impairment charges, as of the balance sheet date.
The amount of accumulated depreciation recorded on property under a joint revenue sharing arrangement as of the balance sheet date.
Theater system components which have been written off during the period where the charges are included in cost of sales.
The cost of components that will be utilized to construct assets to be used in joint revenue sharing arrangements as of the balance sheet date.
Amount represents office and production equipment assets identified by the Company that are no longer in use and fully amortized
Assets leased to customers under operating lease, Gross
Property Subject To Or Available For Operating Lease Gross
Accumulated Depreciation, assets leased to customers under operating lease
Property Subject To Or Available For Operating Lease Accumulated Depreciation
Assets under joint revenue sharing arrangements included in Theater system components
Assets Under Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Gross
Accumulated Depreciation , Assets under joint revenue sharing arrangements included in Theater system components
Assets Under Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Accumulated Depreciation
Theater system components written off in Costs and expenses
Property Plant And Equipment Written Off Included In Cost Of Sales
Assets under joint revenue sharing arrangements included in Assets under construction
Components That Will Be Utilized To Construct Assets To Be Used In Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements
Fully amortized office and production equipment written off in the period
Office And Production Equipment Wrote Off Fully Amortized
Property, plant And equipment write downs reflecting assets no longer in use
Property plant and equipment write downs no longer in use
Property Plant And Equipment Write Downs No Longer In Use
Commissions and other deferred selling expenses.
Lease incentives provided to theater customers, net of accumulated amortization
Incentive To Lessee
Commissions and other deferred selling expenses
Commissions And Other Deferred Selling Expenses
Other investments
Other Investments
Foreign currency derivatives
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Asset Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Other
Deferred Costs And Other Assets
Other assets, total
Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Minority Interest And Income Loss From Equity Method Investments [Abstract]
Income taxes disclosure.
Income taxes disclosure.
Income Taxes Disclosure [Table]
Income Taxes Disclosure [Table]
Income Tax Authority
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Canada [Member]
Domestic Country [Member]
United States [Member]
Foreign Country [Member]
China Country.
China [Member]
China Country [Member]
Ireland Country.
Ireland [Member]
Ireland Country [Member]
Other Country.
Other [Member]
Other Country [Member]
Income Taxes Disclosure [Line Items]
Income Taxes Disclosure [Line Items]
Income (loss) before income taxes
Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to taxable income (loss) from continuing operations
Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current income tax (expense) benefit, Total
Current Income Tax Expense Benefit
Deferred income tax (expense) benefit, Total
Total
Income Tax Expense Benefit By Jurisdiction
Increase in applicable foreign withholding taxes.
Payment of foreign withholding taxes.
Income tax expense.
Income Tax Expense [Member]
Income Tax Expense [Member]
Shareholder's equity.
Shareholder's Equity [Member]
Shareholder Equity [Member]
Foreign Country [Member]
Canada [Member]
CANADA
China [Member]
CHINA
Deferred tax asset, valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance
Deferred income tax asset, valuation allowance change
Valuation Allowance Deferred Tax Asset Change In Amount
Deferred tax liability
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities
Increase in applicable foreign withholding taxes of deferred tax liability
Increase In Applicable Foreign Withholding Taxes
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense
Payment of foreign withholding taxes
Payment Of Foreign Withholding Taxes
Other comprehensive income, income tax effect
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
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
The portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to US federal and state taxes
The portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to withtholding and other taxes
The portion of the difference, between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement for the period and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations, that is attributable to total foreign income tax expense or benefit. The foreign and provincial income tax expense or benefit difference represents the income tax expense or benefit at applicable domestic statutory income tax rates applied to foreign earnings or loss or earnings or loss generated in other Canadian provinces for the period versus the foreign income tax expense or benefit calculated by applying the appropriate foreign or provincial tax rates.
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.
Effective income tax rate reconciliation change in deferred tax assets valuation allowance relating to current year temporary differences.
Effective income tax rate reconciliation changes to tax reserves.
Effective income tax rate reconciliation US federal and state taxes.
Effective income tax rate reconciliation withholding and other taxes.
Effective income tax rate reconciliation foreign and provincial income tax rate differential.
Effective income tax rate reconciliation investment and other tax credits.
Effective income tax rate reconciliation change in deferred tax assets and liabilities resulting from audit and other tax return adjustments.
Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations Income Tax Reconciliation [Abstract]
Income tax (expense) benefit at combined statutory rates, Amount
Income Tax Reconciliation Income Tax Expense Benefit At Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
NCI share of partnership losses, Amount
Income Tax Reconciliation Minority Interest Income Expense
Increase in valuation allowance, Amount
Income Tax Reconciliation Change In Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance Relating To Current Year Temporary Differences
Changes to tax reserves, Amount
Income Tax Reconciliation Changes To Tax Reserves
U.S. federal and state taxes, Amount
Income Tax Reconciliation Us Federal And State Taxes
Withholding taxes, Amount
Income Tax Reconciliation Withholding And Other Taxes
Income tax at different rates in foreign and other provincial jurisdictions, Amount
Income Tax Reconciliation Foreign And Provincial Income Tax Rate Differential
Investment and other tax credits (non-refundable), Amount
Income Tax Reconciliation Tax Credits
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
Other non-deductible/non-taxable items, Amount
Income Tax Reconciliation Nondeductible Expense Other
Income tax expense
Income tax (expense) benefit at combined statutory rates, Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation At Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
NCI share of partnership losses, Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Minority Interest Income Expense
Increase in valuation allowance, Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Change In Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance Relating To Current Year Temporary Differences
Changes to tax reserves, Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Changes To Tax Reserves
U.S. federal and state taxes, Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Us Federal And State Taxes
Withholding taxes, Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Withholding And Other Taxes
Income tax at different rates in foreign and other provincial jurisdictions, Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Foreign And Provincial Income Tax Rate Differential
Investment and other tax credits (non-refundable), Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Investment And Other Tax Credits
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
Other non-deductible/non-taxable items, Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Nondeductible Expense Other
Income tax expense
Effective Income Tax Rate Continuing Operations
Deferred Tax Assets Net [Abstract]
Net operating loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards
Investment tax credit and other tax credit carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Credit Carryforwards
Write-downs of other assets
Deferred Tax Assets Write Downs Of Other Assets
Excess of tax accounting basis in various assets
Deferred Tax Assets Various Assets
Accrued pension liability
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Reserves And Accruals Accrued Liabilities
Accrued share-based compensation
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Reserves And Accruals Accrued Share Based Compensation
Income recognition on net investment in leases
Deferred Tax Liabilities Leasing Arrangements
Other accrued reserves
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Reserves And Accruals Reserves
Total deferred income tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets Gross
Valuation allowance
Deferred income tax asset net of valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets Net
Deferred tax liability
Net deferred tax liability
Deferred Tax Liabilities
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Foreign and domestic country.
U.S. Tax Authorities [Member]
Foreign And Domestic Country [Member]
United States and Canada [Member]
Income Tax Authority, Name
Income Tax Authority Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name
Income Tax Authority Name [Domain]
Canada Revenue Agency [Member]
Canada Revenue Agency [Member]
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Internal Revenue Service I R S [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets, Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities Other
Operating loss Carryforward expiration period.
Tax credit carryforward expiration period.
Remaining operating loss carryforwards.
Investment tax credits and other tax credit carryforward, expiration period
Tax Credit Carryforward Expiration Period
Net Operating Loss Carryforwards, Limitations on Use
Operating Loss Carryforwards Limitations On Use
Net operating loss carryforwards, expiration period
Operating Loss Carryforward Expiration Period
Net Operating Loss Carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Remaining net operating loss carryforwards
Remaining Operating Loss Carryforwards
Deferred income tax asset after valuation allowance
Amount of total unrecognized tax benefits pertaining to uncertain tax positions taken in tax returns, including interest and penalities
Amount of decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions that have been recorded to the current income tax provision
Provision for uncertain tax positions recorded to income tax provision
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Decreases Resulting From Current Period Tax Positions Recorded To Tax Provision
Total tax reserves (including interest and penalties)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Including Interest Penalities
Interest and penalty associated with tax reserves
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Income Tax Penalties And Interest Expense
Income Tax Uncertainties [Abstract]
Reconciliation of beginning and ending amount of tax reserves (excluding interest and penalties)
Reconciliation Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Excluding Amounts Pertaining To Examined Tax Returns Roll Forward
Balance at beginning of the year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increases Resulting From Current Period Tax Positions
Reductions for tax positions of prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Decreases Resulting From Prior Period Tax Positions
Reductions resulting from lapse of applicable statute of limitations and administrative practices
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Reductions Resulting From Lapse Of Applicable Statute Of Limitations
Balance at the end of the year
Payment of income taxes
Income Taxes Paid
Income tax receivable
Income Tax Receivable
Open Tax Years by Major Tax Jurisdiction
Open Tax Year
Tax effect of the increase (decrease) in the value of the projected postretirement benefit obligation and the (increase) decrease in the value of the plan assets resulting from experience different from that assumed or from a change in an actuarial assumption that has not been recognized in net periodic benefit cost.
Unrealized defined benefit plan actuarial (gain) loss
Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plans Net Unamortized Gain Loss Arising During Period Tax
Unrealized postretirement benefit plans actuarial (gain) loss
Other Comprehensive Income Postretirement Plan Net Unamortized Gain Loss Arising During Period Tax
Prior service cost arising during the period
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Benefit Plan Improvement Tax Effect
Amortization of prior service cost
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Amortization Adjustment From A O C I Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans For Net Prior Service Cost Credit Tax
Unrealized change in cash flow hedging instruments
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Cash Flow Hedge Gain Loss Before Reclassification Tax
Realized change in cash flow hedging instruments
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Cash Flow Hedge Gain Loss Reclassification Tax
Reclassification of unrealized change in ineffective cash flow hedging instruments
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Cash Flow Hedge Gain Loss After Reclassification Tax Parent
Income tax effect on comprehensive (loss) income
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule Of Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class
Finite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Major Class Name [Domain]
Patents And Trademarks.
Patents and Trademarks [Member]
Patents And Trademarks [Member]
Licenses and intellectual property.
Licenses and Intellectual Property [Member]
Licenses And Intellectual Property [Member]
Internal Use Software [Member]
Computer Software Intangible Asset [Member]
Other [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Other Intangible Assets
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Other Intangible Assets
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Net [Abstract]
Other Intangible Assets, Cost
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Gross
Other Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization
Other Intangible Assets, Net Book Value
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Net
The net book value of intellectual rights disposed of in the period
Internal use software, patents and trademarks.
Internal Use Software, Patents And Trademarks [Member]
Internal Use Software Patents And Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Net book value of patents and trademarks disposed of in the year
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Nbv Of Disposals
Net book value of other intangible assets capitalized.
The calculated weighted-average amortization period of a major class of finite-lived intangible assets acquired during the current period either individually or as part of a group of assets (in either an asset acquisition or business combination). A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company.
Capitalized other intangible assets, cost
Net book value of other intangible assets capitalized
Net Book Value Of Other Intangible Assets Capitalized
Weighted average amortization period for additions to other intangible assets
Weighted Average Amortization Period For Additions To Other Intangible Assets
Costs incurred to renew or extend the term of acquired patents and trademarks
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Cost Incurred To Renew Or Extend
Other intangible assets additional textuals.
Other Intangible Assets Additional Textuals [Abstract]
2022
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Next Twelve Months
2023
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Two
2024
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Three
2025
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Four
2026
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Five
Debt Instrument [Table]
Debt Instrument [Table]
Working capital facility.
Working Capital Facility [Member]
Working Capital Facility [Member]
Credit Facility
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility member.
Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Member]
Bank indebtedness [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings
Debt Instrument Carrying Amount
Unamortized debt issuance costs
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
Revolving Credit Facility Borrowings, net
Long Term Debt
Line of credit facility borrowing capacity under uncommitted accordion feature.
Borrowings textual.
Line Of Credit Facility [Table]
Line Of Credit Facility [Table]
Lender Name
Line Of Credit Facility [Axis]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender
Line Of Credit Facility Lender [Domain]
Variable Rate
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate
Variable Rate [Domain]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
London Interbank Offered Rate L I B O R [Member]
Base Rate [Member]
Base Rate [Member]
Letter of Credit
Letter Of Credit [Member]
Wells Fargo foreign exchange facility.
Wells Fargo Foreign Exchange Facility [Member]
Wells Fargo Foreign Exchange Facility [Member]
National bank of canada facility.
NBC Facility [Member]
National Bank Of Canada Facility [Member]
Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Type
Option Indexed To Issuers Equity Type [Axis]
Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Type
Option Indexed To Issuers Equity Type [Domain]
Call Option [Member]
Call Option [Member]
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Borrowings (Textual) [Abstract]
Borrowings Textual [Abstract]
Current borrowing capacity
Line Of Credit Facility Current Borrowing Capacity
Credit facility description
Line Of Credit Facility Description
Borrowing capacity under uncommitted accordion feature
Line Of Credit Facility Borrowing Capacity Under Uncommitted Accordion Feature
Letters of credit or advance payment guarantees.
Amount drew down in available borrowing capacity
Proceeds From Bank Debt
Repayment of outstanding indebtedness
Letters of credit or advance payment guarantees
Letters Of Credit Or Advance Payment Guarantees
Debt instrument net leverage ratio.
Line of credit facility covenant terms
Line Of Credit Facility Covenant Terms
Debt instrument net leverage ratio
Debt Instrument Net Leverage Ratio
Liquidity covenant minimum.
Line of credit facility covenant capacity.
Line of credit facility pro forma minimum liquidity covenant.
Line of credit facility Increase decrease in permitted repurchases of pro forma compliance.
Compliance with covenants
Debt Instrument Covenant Compliance
Liquidity covenant minimum
Liquidity Covenant Minimum
Line of credit facility covenant capacity
Line Of Credit Facility Covenant Capacity
Debt instrument, permitted repurchase amount
Debt Instrument Repurchase Amount
Line of credit facility pro forma minimum liquidity covenant
Line Of Credit Facility Pro Forma Minimum Liquidity Covenant
Line of credit facility Increase in permitted repurchases of pro forma compliance
Line Of Credit Facility Increase Decrease In Permitted Repurchases Of Pro Forma Compliance
Interest rate margin percentage
Debt Instrument Basis Spread On Variable Rate1
Interest rate description
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Terms
Effective interest rate
Line Of Credit Facility Interest Rate During Period
Line of credit facility stand by commitment fees percentage.
Standby fees percentage
Line Of Credit Facility Stand By Commitment Fees Percentage
Debt issuance fee incurred cost.
Fees incurred with amendments
Debt Issuance Fee Incurred Cost
Line of credit facility expiration month and year.
Letters of guarantee outstanding
Letters Of Credit Outstanding Amount
Line of credit facility expiration period
Line Of Credit Facility Expiration Month And Year
Remaining borrowing capacity
Line Of Credit Facility Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Unrealized loss on its foreign currency forward contracts.
Net carrying amount of purchased foreign currency forward contracts and/or other swap arrangements that the Company has entered into
Unrealized gain (loss) on outstanding foreign currency forward contracts
Unrealized Loss On Its Foreign Currency Forward Contracts
Notional Amount of arrangements entered into
Notional Amount For Which Arrangements Can Be Entered
Line of credit facility renewed date.
Line of credit facility renewed date
Line Of Credit Facility Renewed Date
Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs
Revolving Credit Facility Borrowings, net
Debt instrument, annual interest rate
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Stated Percentage
Debt issuance costs paid
Debt instrument, frequency of periodic interest payment
Debt Instrument Frequency Of Periodic Payment
Debt instrument, payment terms
Debt Instrument Payment Terms
Debt instrument, date of first required payment
Debt Instrument Date Of First Required Payment1
Debt instrument, maturity date
Debt Instrument Maturity Date
Debt instrument, convertible, terms of conversion feature
Debt Instrument Convertible Terms Of Conversion Feature
Debt instrument, initial conversion rate per $1,000 principal amount
Debt Instrument Convertible Conversion Ratio1
Convertible notes principal amount
Convertible Notes Payable
Debt instrument, initial conversion price
Debt Instrument Convertible Conversion Price1
Percentage of sale price per common share against conversion price.
Debt instrument, redemption, description
Debt Instrument Redemption Description
Percentage of last reported sale price per common share against conversion price for specific period of time
Percentage Of Sale Price Per Common Share Against Conversion Price
Percentage of premium of cap price over last reported sale price per common share.
Capped call transactions cost.
Cap price of capped call transactions
Derivative Cap Price
Percentage of premium of cap price over last reported sale price per common share on March 16, 2021
Percentage Of Premium Of Cap Price Over Last Reported Sale Price Per Common Share
Cost of capped call transactions
Capped Call Transactions Cost
Reduction to other equity.
Reduction to other equity
Reduction To Other Equity
Purchase obligation due in one to three years.
Purchase obligation due in three to five years.
Contractual obligation due in one to three years.
Contractual obligation due in three to five years.
Debt instrument carrying amount including interest portion.
Long term debt maturities repayments of principal in one to three years.
Long term debt maturities repayments of principal in three to five years.
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments.
Pension Obligations [Member]
Lease Contractual Term
Lease Contractual Term [Axis]
Lease Contractual Term
Lease Contractual Term [Domain]
Operating lease obligations.
Operating Lease Obligations
Operating Lease Obligations [Member]
Postretirement Benefits Obligations [Member]
Other Pension Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Purchase obligations
Purchase Obligation Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Purchase obligations, Total
Purchase Obligation
Less Than One Year, Purchase obligations
Purchase Obligation Due In Next Twelve Months
1 to 3 years, Purchase obligations
Purchase Obligation Due In One To Three Years
3 to 5 years, Purchase obligations
Purchase Obligation Due In Three To Five Years
Thereafter, Purchase obligations
Purchase Obligation Due After Fifth Year
Pension and Postretirement benefits obligations
Defined Benefit Plan Estimated Future Benefit Payments [Abstract]
Total expected future benefit payment
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments
Less Than One Year
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Next Twelve Months
1 to 3 years
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments One To Three Years
3 to 5 years
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Three To Five Years
Thereafter
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Operating lease obligations
Less Than One Year, Operating Leases
1 to 3 years, Operating Leases
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due One To Three Years
3 to 5 years, Operating Leases
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Three To Five Years
Thereafter, Operating Leases
Working Capital Facility
Long Term Debt By Maturity [Abstract]
Working Capital Facility, Total
Less Than One Year, Working Capital Facility
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal In Next Twelve Months
1 to 3 years, Working Capital Facility
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal In One To Three Years
3 to 5 years, Working Capital Facility
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal In Three To Five Years
Thereafter, Working Capital Facility
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal After Year Five
Convertible Notes, Total
Debt Instrument Carrying Amount Including Interest Portion
Total contractual obligations and commitments
Contractual Obligation Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Total contractual obligations and commitments, Total
Contractual Obligation
Less Than One Year, Total contractual obligations and commitments
Contractual Obligation Due In Next Twelve Months
1 to 3 years, Total contractual obligations and commitments
Contractual Obligation Due In One To Three Years
3 to 5 years, Total contractual obligations and commitments
Contractual Obligation Due In Three To Five Years
Thereafter, Total contractual obligations and commitments
Contractual Obligation Due After Fifth Year
Line of credit facility renewed month and year.
Credit facility description
Line of credit facility expiration period
Line Of Credit Facility Renewed Month And Year
Accrued commission on sale or lease of the theater systems payable in future periods
Accrued Sales Commission Current And Noncurrent
Award inclusive of interest.
Final award in favor of the Company, which the Company is seeking to enforce and collect.
Final award amount issued.
Contingencies And Guarantees Disclosure Textual Abstract
Contingencies And Guarantees Disclosure Textual [Abstract]
Final Award in favor of company
Litigation Settlement Agreement Consideration
Final Award amount issued
Final Award Amount Issued
Final Award additional interest each day
Litigation Settlement Interest
Final Award settlement cost
Legal Fees
Award inclusive of interest
Award Inclusive Of Interest
Litigation liability.
Amount collected from counterparty.
Litigation liability paid.
Litigation settlement expense reversed.
Litigation settlement benefit.
Damages awarded
Loss Contingency Damages Awarded Value
Litigation liability related to Final Judgment
Litigation Liability
Amounts collected in respect of theater systems not delivered
Amount Collected From Counterparty
Legal judgement and arbitration awards
Litigation liability paid
Litigation Liability Paid
Litigation settlement expense reversed
Litigation Settlement Expense Reversed
Benefit of legal judgement and arbitration awards
Litigation Settlement Benefit
Product warranty accrual
Product Warranty Accrual
Indemnification of its directors/officers
Guarantee Obligations Maximum Exposure
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.
Other Indemnification
Indemnification Other
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment awards equity instruments other than options vested in period.
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Table]
Stock Option [Member]
Stock Option [Member]
Restricted Share Units [Member]
Restricted Stock Units R S U [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Issued from treasury
Treasury Stock Shares Retired
Plan trustee purchases
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Shares Purchased For Award
Total stock options exercised
Cash proceeds from stock option exercises
Shares withheld for tax withholdings
Shares Paid For Tax Withholding For Share Based Compensation
Total RSUs vested
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Awards Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Performance Stock Units
Performance Shares [Member]
Title of Individual
Title Of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual
Title Of Individual With Relationship To Entity [Domain]
Non employee.
Certain Advisor [Member]
Non Employee [Member]
Measurement Input Type
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Measurement Input Type
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
EBITDA
Measurement Input Ebitda Multiple [Member]
IMAX China Stock Options.
IMAX China Stock Options [Member]
I M A X China Stock Options [Member]
Parent [Member]
Parent [Member]
Share-based compensation costs recorded for the period
Share Based Compensation
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Schedule Of Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Schedule Of Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Cost and Expenses Applicable to Revenues [Member]
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense
Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense
Reserved common shares for future issuance
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Number Of Shares Authorized
Options outstanding
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Outstanding Number
Number of shares outstanding
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Number
Options common shares were vested and exercisable
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Vested And Expected To Vest Exercisable Number
Stock based awards vesting period
Stock based awards expiration period or remaining contractual life
Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Sharebased Payment Award Expiration Period
Income tax benefit from stock based compensation
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Tax Benefit From Compensation Expense
Expense related to non-vested employee stock options
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized
Weighted average period (in years)
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized Period For Recognition1
Stock options valuation assumptions
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions And Methodology [Abstract]
Weighted average fair value per share
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Grants In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Average risk-free interest rate
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected option life (in years)
Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Sharebased Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Expected Term1
Expected volatility
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Expected Volatility Rate
Dividend yield
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Expected Dividend Rate
Stock options outstanding, beginning of year
Granted
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Grants In Period Gross
Exercised
Forfeited
Stock Issued During Period Shares Share Based Compensation Forfeited
Expired
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Expirations In Period
Cancelled
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Forfeitures In Period
Stock options outstanding, end of year
Stock options exercisable, end of year
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercisable Number
Share based compensation arrangements by share based payment award options cancelled in period weighted average exercise price.
Stock options outstanding, weighted average exercise price per share, beginning of year
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted, weighted average exercise price per share
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Options Grants In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised, weighted average exercise price per share
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercises In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price
Forfeited, weighted average exercise price per share
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Options Forfeitures In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price
Expired, weighted average exercise price per share
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Options Expirations In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price
Cancelled, weighted average exercise price per share
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Options Cancelled In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price
Stock options outstanding, weighted average exercise price per share, end of year
Stock options exercisable, weighted average exercise price per share, end of year
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price
This element represents the current share price less the strike price of such instruments.
Options fully vested and unvested, weighted average exercise price
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Vested And Expected To Vest Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price
Aggregate intrinsic value of vested stock options
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Vested And Expected To Vest Outstanding Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Options fully vested and unvested, weighted average remaining contractual life
Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Sharebased Payment Award Options Vested And Expected To Vest Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term1
Options exercisable intrinsic value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Options Exercisable Intrinsic Value
Intrinsic value of options exercised
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercises In Period Total Intrinsic Value
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one common share and is the economic equivalent of one common share.
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one common share and is the economic equivalent of one common share.
Restricted Stock Unit Contingent Right
Restricted Stock Unit Contingent Right
Restricted Stock Unit Economic Equivalent
Restricted Stock Unit Economic Equivalent
Disclosure of the aggregate tax benefit realized from the vest of share based awards other than stock options during the annual period.
Tax benefits realized
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Tax Benefit Realized From Vesting Of Share Based Awards Other Than Options
Accrued liabilities
Deferred Compensation Sharebased Arrangements Liability Current And Noncurrent
Expense related to non-vested RSUs not yet recognized
Weighted average period awards are expected to be recognized (in years)
Number of awards outstanding, beginning of year
Granted
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Grants In Period
Vested and settled
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period
Forfeited
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Forfeited In Period
Number of awards outstanding,end of year
Weighted average grant date fair value per share, beginning of year
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value per share
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Grants In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested and settled, weighted average grant date fair value per share
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited, weighted average grant date fair value per share
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Forfeitures Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted average grant date fair value per share, end of year
Restricted stock units with a vesting period that could be different than new units granted.
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award percentage of authorization.
RSU that may vest on a shorter period
Restricted Stock Unit With Shorter Vesting Period
Percentage of common shares authorized
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Percentage Of Authorization
Restricted stock units issued from shares with a vesting period that could be different than new units granted.
RSU carve out, balance beginning of period
RSUs issued from carve-out
Restricted Stock Unit Issued From Shorter Vesting Period
RSU carve out, balance end of period
RSU awards, granted to non-employees
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award percentage of performance stock units vesting.
Percentage of performance stock units vesting
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Percentage Of Performance Stock Units Vesting
Tax benefits realized for tax deductions related to vesting.
Tax benefits realized for tax deductions related to vesting
Tax Benefits Realized For Tax Deductions Related To Vesting
Unrecognized share based compensation expense.
Weighted average term expense expected recognized.
Unrecognized share based compensation expense
Unrecognized Share Based Compensation Expense
Weighted average term expense expected recognized
Weighted Average Term Expense Expected Recognized
China Options [Member]
China Options [Member]
Employee Stock Option China Incentive Plan [Member]
China Restricted Stock Units.
China RSUs [Member]
China Restricted Stock Units R S U [Member]
China performance share units PSU.
China PSUs [Member]
China Performance Share Units P S U [Member]
China Options, RSU and PSU.
China Options, RSUs and PSUs [Member]
China Options R S U And P S U [Member]
Expense
Vested stock options contractual life
Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Sharebased Payment Award Options Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term2
Details of the share repurchase program
Treasury Stock Acquired Repurchase Authorization
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchase Program Authorized Amount1
Stock Repurchase Program Expiration Date
Stock Repurchase Program Expiration Date
Repurchase of common shares
Stock Acquired, Average Cost per Share
Treasury Stock Acquired Average Cost Per Share
Repurchase of common shares, value
The weighted average of per share prices paid for shares purchased on the open market for issuance to employees under the plan.
Common shares purchased in open market by trustee in connection with RSUs
Weighted average price of common shares purchased in open market by trustee in connection with RSUs
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Per Share Weighted Average Price Of Shares Purchased1
The maximum percentage of issues shares outstanding that can be repurchased under the program.
Share repurchase limit determined date.
Stock Repurchase Program, maximum percentage of shares to be repurchased
Stock Repurchase Program Maximum Percentage Of Shares Authorized To Be Repurchased
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized number of shares
Stock Repurchase Program Number Of Shares Authorized To Be Repurchased
Share repurchase limit determined date
Share Repurchase Limit Determined Date
Weighted average number of shares issued and outstanding.
Weighted average number of shares repurchased, net of shares issued during period.
Issued and outstanding, beginning of period
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Issued And Outstanding
Weighted average number of shares issued (repurchased), net
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Repurchased Net Of Shares Issued During Period
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Basic
Weighted average effect of potential common shares, if dilutive
Incremental Common Shares Attributable To Share Based Payment Arrangements
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - diluted
Weighted Average Number Of Diluted Shares Outstanding
Antidilutive shares issuable upon exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted share units and performance stock units
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount
Statutory surplus reserve to its subsidiaries registered capital percent.
Statutory surplus reserve appropriated
Statutory Accounting Practices Statutory Capital And Surplus Balance
Dividends declared and paid
Dividends Common Stock
Statutory surplus reserve to its subsidiaries registered capital percent
Statutory Surplus Reserve To Its Subsidiaries Registered Capital Percent
Collaborative arrangements line items
Collaborative arrangements.
Collaborative Arrangements [Table]
Collaborative Arrangements [Table]
Collaborative Arrangements [Line Items]
Collaborative Arrangements [Line Items]
Sales Commissions
Sales Commissions And Fees
Other Selling Expenses
Marketing And Advertising Expense
Retrospective adoption of ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers [Member]
Accounting Standards Update201409 [Member]
Foreign Exchange
Foreign Currency Transaction [Abstract]
Foreign exchange translation gain (loss)
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain Loss Before Tax
Collaborative Arrangements.
Disclosure of the number of exhibitors that have signed traditional and hybrid joint revenue sharing agreements with the Company.
Disclosure of the number of theaters that have been contracted for by exhibitors under traditional and hybrid joint revenue sharing agreements with the Company.
Disclosure of the number of theaters operating, at the end of the current period, that have been contracted for by exhibitors under traditional and hybrid joint revenue sharing agreements with the Company.
Collaborative Arrangements
Collaborative Arrangements [Abstract]
Total number of exhibitors under traditional and hybrid joint revenue sharing agreements
Number Of Exhibitors Under Traditional And Hybrid Joint Revenue Sharing Agreements
Total number of theater systems under traditional and hybrid joint revenue sharing agreements
Number Of Theater Systems Under Traditional And Hybrid Joint Revenue Sharing Agreements
Total number of operating theaters under traditional and hybrid joint revenue sharing agreement
Number Of Operating Theaters Under Traditional And Hybrid Joint Revenue Sharing Agreement
Disclosure of revenue attributable to transactions arising between the Company and its customers under traditional and hybrid joint revenue sharing arrangements.
Revenues attributable to transactions arising between the company and its customers under joint revenue sharing arrangements
Rental Revenue Earned From Theaters Operating Under Traditional And Hybrid Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements
Disclosure of the minimum percentage of a film's 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
Percentage Of Gross Box Office Receipts Earned In Exchange For Converting Commercial Films
Disclosure of the number of IMAX DMR films released during the current period contributing to the majority of IMAX DMR revenue.
Number of new films exhibited.
Number of carryover films exhibited.
Number of films exhibited in the period
Number Of Films To Be Exhibited
Number of new films exhibited
Number Of New Films Exhibited
Number of carryover films exhibited
Number Of Carryover Films Exhibited
Disclosure of amounts attributable to transactions arising between the Company and its customers under IMAX DMR arrangements included in Services Revenue.
Revenue attributable to transactions arising between the company and its customers under IMAX DMR arrangements
Revenue Earned From Transactions Under Company Arrangements
Disclosure of the number of co-produced film arrangements.
Disclosure of the number of other co-produced film arrangements.
Number of significant co-produced film arrangement
Number Of Co Produced Film Arrangement
Number of other co-produced film arrangements
Number Of Other Coproduced Film Arrangements
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Total Liabilities
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.
Amounts attributable to transactions between the company and other parties involved in the production of films included in costs and expenses
Expenses Recoveries Related To Collaborative Arrangements
The Company is participating in one significant co-produced television arrangement they generated revenue of
The Company is participating in one significant co-produced television arrangement cost and expenses attributed to revenue generated are
The Company is participating in one significant co-produced television arrangement net revenue included therein are
Co-produced television collaborative arrangement revenue
Collaborative Arrangement Revenue
Co-produced television collaborative arrangement costs and expenses
Collaborative Arrangement Costs And Expenses
Co-produced television collaborative arrangement net revenue recorded
Collaborative Arrangement Net Revenue Recorded
(Increase) decrease in:
Increase Decrease In Operating Assets [Abstract]
Financing receivables
Increase Decrease In Finance Receivables
Prepaid expenses
Increase Decrease In Prepaid Expense
Variable consideration receivables
Increase Decrease In Contract With Customer Asset
Other assets
Increase Decrease In Other Operating Assets
(Decrease) increase in:
Increase Decrease In Operating Liabilities [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Increase Decrease In Accounts Payable
Accrued and other liabilities
Increase Decrease In Other Operating Liabilities
Changes in other non-cash operating assets and liabilities
Increase Decrease In Operating Capital
Cash payments made on account of:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Income taxes
Interest
Interest Paid Net
Supplemental cash flow elements.
Supplemental cash flow elements.
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Table]
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Table]
Accounts receivable net of allowance for credit losses.
Accounts Receivable Net Of Allowance For Credit Losses
Accounts Receivable Net Of Allowance For Credit Losses [Member]
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Line Items]
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Line Items]
Interest
Interest Paid
The amount of depreciation expense during the period from equipment operating under joint revenue sharing arrangements.
The amount of depreciation expense during the period from other property plant and equipment.
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.
Summary of Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation And Amortization [Abstract]
Film assets
Amortization Of Deferred Charges
Property, plant and equipment:
Property Plant And Equipment Net [Abstract]
Equipment supporting joint revenue sharing arrangements
Depreciation On Equipment Assigned To Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements
Other property, plant and equipment
Depreciation On Other Property Plant And Equipment
Other intangible assets
Amortization Of Intangible Assets Net
Other assets
Other Depreciation And Amortization
Depreciation and amortization
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
Writedowns on equipment assigned to the joint revenue sharing arrangement segment.
Writedown on other property, plant and equipment.
Other charges, net of recoveries of Other Intangible Assets
The Company recognized film impairment charges related to restructuring
Write-downs
Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract]
Inventories
Inventory Write Down
Property, plant and equipment:
Tangible Asset Impairment Charges
Equipment supporting joint revenue sharing arrangements
Writedown On Equipment Assigned To Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements
Other property, plant and equipment
Writedown On Other Property Plant And Equipment
Other intangible assets
Other Intangible Assets Charges Net Of Recoveries
Film assets
Film Impairment Charges
Other assets
Other Asset Impairment Charges
Write-downs
Joint revenue sharing arrangements written off included in costs and expenses.
Film assets write downs on impairment loss.
Other assets write down on impairment.
Theater system components written off in Costs and expenses
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Written Off Included In Costs And Expenses
Write-downs for excess and obsolete inventory
Film assets write downs on impairment loss
Film Assets Write Downs On Impairment Loss
Other assets write down on impairment
Other Assets Write Down On Impairment
Net (decrease) increase accruals related to investment in joint revenue sharing arrangements.
Net (decrease) increase accruals related to acquisition of other intangible assets.
Net (decrease) increase accruals related to purchase of property and equipment.
Net (decrease) increase in accruals related to significant non-cash investing activities.
Additional Cash Flow Elements And Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Net (decrease) increase in accruals related to:
Noncash Investing And Financing Items [Abstract]
Investment in equipment supporting joint revenue sharing arrangements
Net Decrease Increase Accruals Related To Investment In Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements
Acquisition of other intangible assets
Net Decrease Increase Accruals Related To Acquisition Of Other Intangible Assets
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
Net Decrease Increase Accruals Related To Purchase Of Property And Equipment
Net accruals
Net Decrease Increase Accruals Related To Significant Non Cash Investing Activities
Revenue Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Table]
Revenue Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Table]
Image Enhancement And Maintenance Services.
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member]
Image Enhancement And Maintenance Services [Member]
Lease Arrangement.
Lease Arrangements [Member]
Lease Arrangement [Member]
Subsegments
Subsegments [Axis]
Subsegments
Subsegments [Domain]
JRSA Fixed Fees.
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements, Fixed Fees [Member]
J R S A Fixed Fees [Member]
Theater business other member
Other Theater Business [Member]
Theater Business Other [Member]
Production and IMAX DMR.
IMAX DMR [Member]
Production And Imax Dmr [Member]
Film Post-Production.
Film Post-Production [Member]
Film Post Production [Member]
Film Distribution.
Film Distribution [Member]
Film Distribution [Member]
JRSA Contingent Rent.
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements, Contingent Rent [Member]
J R S A Contingent Rent [Member]
Contract with Customer, Basis of Pricing
Contract With Customer Basis Of Pricing [Axis]
Contract with Customer, Basis of Pricing
Contract With Customer Basis Of Pricing [Domain]
Fixed Consideration [Member]
Fixed Price Contract [Member]
Variable Consideration [Member]
Time And Materials Contract [Member]
IMAX Maintenance Segment [Member]
IMAX Systems [Member]
Revenue from Contracts with Customers [Line Items]
Revenue Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Revenues
Revenues
Maintenance Services [Member]
Revenue Remaining Performance Obligation
Revenue Remaining Performance Obligation
Segment reporting.
Segment Reporting (Textual) [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Textual [Abstract]
Description of products and services from which each reportable segment derives its revenues
Description Of Types Of Products And Services From Which Each Reportable Segment Derives Its Revenues
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table]
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements, Contingent Rent [Member]
IMAX technology network.
IMAX Technology Network [Member]
I M A X Technology Network [Member]
Hybrid Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Segment.
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements, Fixed Fees [Member]
Hybrid Joint Revenue Sharing Arrrangements [Member]
New Business Initiatives.
New Business Initiatives [Member]
New Business Initiatives [Member]
IMAX technology sales and maintenance.
IMAX Technology Sales and Maintenance [Member]
I M A X Technology Sales And Maintenance [Member]
Post-production.
Post-Production [Member]
Post Production [Member]
Reportable segments.
Sub-total for Reportable Segments
Reportable Segments [Member]
Film distribution and post-production.
Reportable Segments [Member]
Film Distribution And Post Production [Member]
Corporate And Other Non Segment Specific Assets.
Corporate and other non-segment specific assets [Member]
Corporate And Other Non Segment Specific Assets [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue
Gross Margin (Margin Loss)
Gross Profit [Abstract]
Gross Margin (Margin Loss)
Assets
Amortization
Adjustment For Amortization [Abstract]
Amortization
Adjustment For Amortization
Transactions that do not result in cash inflows or outflows in the period in which they occur, but affect net income and thus are removed when calculating net cash flow from operating activities using the indirect cash flow method. More specifically, this amount represents the write-downs of assets, net of recoveries in the period specified.
Asset Impairments and Write-downs, Net of Recoveries
Write-downs, including asset impairments and credit loss expense
Other Material Non Cash Items [Abstract]
Write-downs, including asset impairments and credit loss expense
Writedowns Net Of Recoveries
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Additions To Noncurrent Assets [Abstract]
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Property Plant And Equipment Additions
Percentage of total revenues represented by largest customers if first and third customers are under common control.
Distribution.
Distribution [Member]
Distribution [Member]
Percentage of total revenues represented by largest customer
Percentage Of Revenues Represented By Largest Customer
Recognition of maintenance revenue earlier deferred due to covid.
Recognition of maintenance revenue prior year deferred.
Recognition of maintenance revenue earlier deferred due to covid
Recognition Of Maintenance Revenue Earlier Deferred Due To Covid
Recognition of maintenance revenue prior year deferred
Recognition Of Maintenance Revenue Prior Year Deferred
Impairment loss
Impairment Of Long Lived Assets To Be Disposed Of
Write-downs net of recoveries included in current expected credit loss expense.
Write-downs, included in current expected credit loss expense
Write Downs Net Of Recoveries Included In Current Expected Credit Loss Expense
Schedule Of Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule Of Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Table]
United States [Member]
UNITED STATES
Canada [Member]
Western Europe.
Western Europe [Member]
Western Europe [Member]
Asia excluding greater china.
Asia (excluding Greater China) [Member]
Asia Excluding Greater China [Member]
Russia and the CIS.
Russia & the CIS [Member]
Russia And Cis [Member]
Latin America [Member]
Latin America [Member]
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues, total
Disclosure on geographic areas, description of revenue from external customers
Entity Wide Disclosure On Geographic Areas Description Of Revenue From External Customers
Property, plant and equipment
Financial Instruments.
Cash held or undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiary.
Cash held or undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries.
Related Party
Related Party Transactions By Related Party [Axis]
Related Party
Related Party [Domain]
Maoyan.
Maoyan [Member]
Maoyan [Member]
Financial Instrument
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instruments
Transfers And Servicing Of Financial Instruments Types Of Financial Instruments [Domain]
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred Stock [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract]
Financial Instruments Textual [Abstract]
Cash held outside of Canada
Cash Held Or Undistributed Earnings Of Foreign Subsidiary
Cash held/undistributed earnings
Cash Held Or Undistributed Earnings Of Foreign Subsidiaries
Other financial instrument.
Net financed sales receivables.
Company-owned life insurance.
Working capital loan.
Fair Value By Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value By Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair Value By Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Disclosure Item Amounts [Default]
Portion At Fair Value Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair Value Measurement
Fair Value Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain]
Carrying Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Carrying Reported Amount Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Estimate Of Fair Value Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV
Fair Value By Fair Value Hierarchy Level [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Other Financial Instrument
Other Financial Instrument [Abstract]
Net financed sales receivables
Net Financed Sales Receivables
Net investment in sales-type leases
Equity securities
Equity Method Investment Aggregate Cost
COLI
Company Owned Life Insurance
Foreign exchange contracts forwards
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Net
Working Capital Facility borrowings
Working Capital Loan
Credit Facility borrowings
Convertible Notes
Transfers into/out of Level 3
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Transfers Net
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
When an investment contract or contracts have a range of settlement dates, the latest settlement date
Foreign Exchange contract settlement date range
Investment Contract Settlement Date Range
Fair Values Derivatives Balance Sheet Location By Derivative Contract Type By Hedging Designation [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives Balance Sheet Location By Derivative Contract Type By Hedging Designation [Table]
Derivative Instrument
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Contract
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign exchange contracts — Forwards
Derivative Asset Notional Amount
Accrued and other liabilities [Member]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Liability Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Inventories [Member]
Inventories [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Member]
Hedging Relationship
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss By Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Derivative Gain Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)
Location of Derivative Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)
Derivative Gain (Loss) Recognized In and Out of OCI (Effective Portion)
Reclassification From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Current Period Net Of Tax
Foreign Exchange Contracts - Forwards [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Derivative Gain Reclassified From AOCI (Ineffective portion)
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss Recognized In Income Ineffective Portion And Amount Excluded From Effectiveness Testing Net
Location of Derivative Gain
Derivative Gain On Derivative
Estimated gains to be reclassified to earnings within the next twelve months
Cash Flow Hedge Gain Loss To Be Reclassified Within Twelve Months
Investment in equity securities
Certain restrictions pursuant to global offering on the sale of equity securities.
The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee.
Investment in equity securities - cost
Equity Securities Fv Ni Cost
Equity securities restrictions
Equity Securities Investment Restrictions
Equity securities percentage ownership
Equity Securities Investment Ownership Percentage
Number of shares sold
Sale Of Stock Number Of Shares Issued In Transaction
Gross proceeds from sale of investment
Proceeds From Sale Of Trading Securities Heldforinvestment
Gain relating to acquisition cost
Equity Securities Fv Ni Realized Gain Loss
Realized gain on fair value of investment
Equity Securities Fv Ni Realized Gain
Gain (loss) in fair value of equity securities
Equity Securities Fv Ni Unrealized Gain Loss
Equity Investment, Debt Securities
Available For Sale Debt Securities Amortized Cost Basis
Investment in equity securities
Pension and other postretirement benefit expense.
Richard L. Gelfond [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Defined contribution pension plan for Canadian and U.S. employees including executive officers.
Defined Contribution Plan [Member]
Defined Contribution Pension Plan [Member]
Canadian Plan.
Canadian Plan [Member]
Canadian Plan [Member]
U.S. Internal Revenue Code.
Us Internal Revenue Code [Member]
Us Internal Revenue Code [Member]
Deferred Bonus and Profit Sharing Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation
Deferred Compensation Arrangement With Individual Excluding Share Based Payments And Postretirement Benefits By Type Of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Deferred Bonus and Profit Sharing Arrangement, Individual Contract, Type of Deferred Compensation
Deferred Bonus And Profit Sharing Arrangement Individual Contract Type Of Deferred Compensation [Domain]
Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Deferred Compensation Excluding Share Based Payments And Retirement Benefits [Member]
Accrued and other liabilities.
Accrued and Other Liabilities [Member]
Accrued And Other Liabilities [Member]
Prepaid expenses.
Prepaid Expenses [Member]
Prepaid Expenses [Member]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense (Textual) [Abstract]
Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Expense Textual [Abstract]
Defined benefit pension plan
Defined Benefit Plans General Information
Benefit payable
Defined Benefit Plan Special Termination Benefits
Amounts Accrued
Defined Benefit Plan Change In Benefit Obligation Roll Forward
Obligation, beginning of period
Defined Benefit Plan Benefit Obligation
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan Interest Cost
Actuarial (gain) loss
Defined Benefit Plan Actuarial Gain Loss
Obligation, end of period and unfunded status
The after-tax net amount of gains and losses that are not yet recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost, and that are recognized as increases or decreases in other comprehensive income as they arise. Gains and losses are due to changes in the value of either the benefit obligation or the plan assets resulting from experience different from that assumed or from a change in an actuarial assumption, or the consequence of a decision to temporarily deviate from the substantive plan.
Components of net periodic benefit cost in future periods
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized actuarial (gain) loss
Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Gains Losses After Tax
Unamortized prior service cost
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Amortization Of Prior Service Cost Credit Next Fiscal Year
Net periodic benefit costs to be recognized in future periods
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Amortization Next Fiscal Year
Net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Amortization of prior service cost
Defined Benefit Plan Amortization Of Prior Service Cost Credit
Pension expense
Defined Benefit Plan Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Defined benefit plan assumptions used calculating net periodic benefit cost expected long term return on assets first 25 years.
An assumption as to the rate of return on plan assets for the first 20 years reflecting the average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested or to be invested to provide for the benefits included in the benefit obligation.
An assumption as to the rate of return, after the first 25 years, on plan assets reflecting the average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested or to be invested to provide for the benefits included in the benefit obligation.
Expected rate for cost of living adjustment on benefits
Assumptions used to determine obligation and cost status
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used In Calculations [Abstract]
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation Discount Rate
First 25 years
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost Expected Long Term Return On Assets First25 Years
First 20 years
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost Expected Long Term Return On Assets First20 Years
Lump sum interest rate - thereafter
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost Expected Long Term Return On Assets Thereafter
Cost of living adjustment on benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost Of Living Adjustment
The expected interest cost to be recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost during the remainder of the year.
Companies contribution and expenses
Defined Contribution Plan Cost Recognized
Expected interest costs in the remainder of the year
Defined Benefit Plan Interest Cost In Remainder Of The Year
Maximum percentage of Base Salary contributed to Pension Plan By Company.
Defined contribution pension plans for employees
Description Of Defined Contribution Pension And Other Postretirement Plans
Maximum percentage of base salary contributed to Defined Contribution Pension Plan by Company
Maximum Percentage Of Base Salary Contributed To Pension Plan By Company
Amount of gain (loss) from foreign currency exchange rate changes for benefit obligation for plans held in a currency other than the reporting currency.
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan Benefit Obligation Benefits Paid
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Impact
Amortization of actuarial gain
Defined Benefit Plan Actuarial Gain Loss Immediate Recognition As Component In Net Periodic Benefit Cost Credit
Discount rate used in calculating net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost Discount Rate
2022
2023
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Year Two
2024
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Year Three
2025
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Year Four
2026
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Year Five
Expected interest costs
Deferred compensation plan description
Deferred Compensation Arrangement With Individual Description
Benefit obligation recorded
Deferred Compensation Arrangement With Individual Recorded Liability
Company-owned life insurance
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest By Legal Entity [Table]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest By Legal Entity [Table]
Other Non-controlling Interest.
Other Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Other Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Counterparty Name
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name
Repurchase Agreement Counterparty Name [Domain]
Third party.
Third Party [Member]
Third Party [Member]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Number of expected original films to be made under the Film Fund.
Intended value to be capitalized to finance an ongoing supply of original films.
Contributed value to be capitalized to finance an ongoing supply of original films.
Non-controlling interest description
Minority Interest Description
Number Of Expected Original Films
Number Of Expected Original Films
Film Fund Expected Capital Contribution
Film Fund Expected Capital Contribution
Investment in film assets
Film fund contributions paid
Film Fund Capital Contribution Paid
Return of capital to non-controlling interests.
Payments of stock issuance costs related to noncontrolling interest 1.
Non-controlling Interests
Beginning Balance
Temporary Equity Carrying Amount Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interests
Issuance of subsidiary shares to non-controlling interests
Return of capital to non-controlling interests
Return Of Capital To Non Controlling Interests
Share issuance costs from the issuance of subsidiary shares to a non-controlling interest
Payments Of Stock Issuance Costs Related To Noncontrolling Interest1
Net loss
Ending Balance