Entity Central Index Key
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.
Financing receivable allowance for credit losses nonaccrual status.
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document And Entity Information [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]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation State Country Code
Title of 12(b) Security
Security12b Title
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
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
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
Film Costs
Property, plant and equipment
Property Plant And Equipment Net
Investment in equity securities
Equity Securities Fv Ni
Other assets
Other Assets
Deferred income tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets Net
Other intangible assets
Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill
Goodwill
Goodwill
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities
Liabilities [Abstract]
Bank indebtedness
Long Term Debt
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable Trade Current And Noncurrent
Accrued and other liabilities
Accrued Liabilities And Other Liabilities
Deferred revenue
Contract With Customer Liability
Deferred income tax liabilities
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities Net
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
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. 61,362,281 issued and 61,290,617 outstanding (December 31, 2019 — 61,362,872 issued and 61,175,852 outstanding)
Common Stock Value
Less: Treasury stock, 91,957 shares at cost (December 31, 2019 — 187,020)
Treasury Stock Value
Other equity
Additional Paid In Capital Common Stock
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings Accumulated Deficit
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax
Total shareholders' equity attributable to common shareholders
Stockholders Equity
Non-controlling interests
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 expense
Provision For Doubtful Accounts
Asset impairments
Impairment Of Investments
Exit costs, restructuring charges and associated impairments
Restructuring Settlement And Impairment Provisions
(Loss) income from operations
Operating Income Loss
Change in fair value of equity securities
Equity Securities Fv Ni Unrealized Gain Loss
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
(Loss) income 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 of investees, net of tax
Income Loss From Equity Method Investments
Net (loss) income
Profit Loss
Less: Net loss (income) 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
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income
Unrealized net (loss) gain from cash flow hedging instruments
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Cash Flow Hedge Gain Loss Before Reclassification And Tax
Realized net loss from cash flow hedging instruments
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss Reclassified From Accumulated O C I Into Income Effective Portion Net
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income Foreign Currency Transaction And Translation Gain Loss Before Reclassification And Tax
Defined benefit and postretirement benefit plans
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Net Unamortized Gain Loss Arising During Period Before Tax
Other comprehensive (loss) income, before tax
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Before Tax
Income tax benefit (expense) related to other comprehensive (loss) income
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Tax
Other comprehensive (loss) 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
Less: Comprehensive (loss) income 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
The cash outflow for acquisition of or capital improvements on tangible assets pertaining to the Company's joint revenue sharing arrangements.
Settlement of restricted share units and options.
Treasury stock repurchased for future settlement of restricted share units.
Cash provided by used in.
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]
Cash provided by (used in):
Cash Provided By Used In [Abstract]
Operating Activities
Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to cash from 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
Write-downs
Write Downs
Deferred income tax expense
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit
Share and other non-cash compensation
Employee Benefits And Share Based Compensation
Unrealized foreign currency exchange loss (gain)
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain Loss Unrealized
Change in fair value of equity securities
Equity in losses of investees
Investment in film assets
Increase Decrease In Film Costs1
Changes in other non-cash 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
Purchase of equipment for joint revenue sharing arrangements
Payments To Acquire Equipment For Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements
Acquisition of other intangible assets
Payments To Acquire Intangible Assets
Investment in equity securities
Payments To Acquire 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]
Increase in bank indebtedness
Proceeds From Bank Debt
Repayment of bank indebtedness
Repayments Of Bank Debt
Settlement of restricted share units and options
Settlement Of Restricted Share Units And Options
Treasury stock repurchased for future settlement of restricted share units
Treasury Stock Repurchased For Future Settlement Of Restricted Share Units
Repurchase of common shares, IMAX China
Payments For Repurchase Of Common Stock
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
Net cash 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
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during period
Cash Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash And Restricted Cash Equivalents Period Increase Decrease Including Exchange Rate Effect
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash And Restricted Cash Equivalents Including Disposal Group And Discontinued Operations
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
Fair value of stock options exercised.
Adjustments to additional paid in capital amortization of share based payment expense performance stock units.
This element represents adjustments to additional paid in capital related to restricted stock units vested in the period.
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.
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]
Accumulated Deficit [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Non-controlling Interests [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Balance, beginning of period
Movement of Shareholders' Equity
Increase Decrease In Stockholders Equity Roll Forward
Change in shares held in treasury
Treasury Stock Value Acquired Par Value Method
Employee stock options exercised
Stock Issued During Period Value Stock Options Exercised
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
Restricted share units vested
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Restricted Stock Units Vested
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
Fair value of stock options exercised at the grant date
Fair Value Of Stock Options Exercised
Common shares repurchased and retired
Stock Repurchased And Retired During Period Value
Common shares repurchased, IMAX China
Stock Repurchased During Period Value
Stock options exercised from treasury shares
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Stock Options Settled From Treasury
Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Balance, end of period
Balance, beginning of period
Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Balance, end of period
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
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]
Accounting Changes And Error Corrections [Abstract]
Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
New Accounting Pronouncements And Changes In Accounting Principles [Text Block]
Credit Loss [Abstract]
Current Expected Credit Losses
Credit Loss Financial Instrument [Text Block]
Leases Disclosure.
Leases [Abstract]
Lease Arrangements
Leases Disclosure [Text Block]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Credit Facility and Other Financing Arrangements
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
The entire disclosure for contingencies and guarantees.
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees
Contingencies And Guarantees [Text Block]
Basis of Presentation and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Supplemental Information [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Supplemental Information
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block]
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Supplemental Information
Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Capital Stock
Stockholders Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segmented Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Employees Pension and Postretirement Benefits
Pension And Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Financial Instruments
Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block]
Temporary Equity Disclosure [Abstract]
Non-Controlling Interests
Minority Interest Disclosure [Text Block]
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Exit Costs, Restructuring Charges and Associated Impairments
Restructuring And Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounting Principles
Basis Of Accounting Policy Policy [Text Block]
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation Variable Interest Entity Policy
Estimates and assumptions.
Estimates and Assumptions
Estimates And Assumptions Policy [Text Block]
Lessee Leases
Lessee Leases Policy [Text Block]
Lessor Leases
Lessor Leases Policy [Text Block]
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
Fair Value Transfer
Fair Value Transfer Policy Policy [Text Block]
VIEs Total Assets and Liabilities
Schedule Of Variable Interest Entities [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 flow information.
Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related to Leases
Lessee Operating Lease 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]
Inventories
Schedule Of Inventory Current Table [Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of information pertaining to bank indebtedness as at the respective Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet dates.
Bank Indebtedness
Bank Indebtedness 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]
Write downs.
Write-downs
Write Downs Table [Text Block]
Significant Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities
Schedule Of Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures 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 Taxes [Abstract]
Income Tax Benefit (Expense) Included in the Company's Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Income Tax Effect On Comprehensive Income Table [Text Block]
Stock compensation
Schedule Of Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Text Block]
Stock-based compensation by plan type
Schedule Of Compensation Cost For Share Based Payment Arrangements Allocation Of Share Based Compensation Costs By Plan Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Stock Options Activity Table [Text Block]
Restricted Stock Units activity under the IMAX LTIP
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Restricted Stock Units Award Activity Table [Text Block]
Performance Stock Units Activity under the IMAX LTIP
Share Based Compensation Performance Shares Award Unvested Activity Table [Text Block]
Basic and diluted per-share computations
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted Table [Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue by Segment
Disaggregation Of Revenue Table [Text Block]
Breakdown of Revenue and Gross Margin by Category
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Text Block]
Geographic Information
Revenue From External Customers By Geographic Areas Table [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]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Amounts Accrued
Schedule Of Changes In Projected Benefit Obligations Table [Text Block]
Investments All Other Investments [Abstract]
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]
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]
Non-controlling Interests
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Summary of Movement of the Non-controlling Interest in Temporary Equity in Company's Subsidiary
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Table [Text Block]
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.
Schedule Of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Schedule Of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Variable Interest Entities
Variable Interest Entities By Classification Of Entity [Axis]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification
Classification Of Variable Interest Entity [Domain]
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]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
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
Variable Interest Entity, Non-consolidated, Carrying Amount, Total Assets
Variable Interest Entity Nonconsolidated Carrying Amount Assets
Variable Interest Entity, Non-consolidated, Carrying Amount, Total Liabilities
Variable Interest Entity Nonconsolidated Carrying Amount Liabilities
Number of temporarily closed movie theaters.
Impact of coronavirus nineteen pandemic.
Impact of coronavirus nineteen pandemic.
Impact Of Coronavirus Nineteen Pandemic [Table]
Impact Of Coronavirus Nineteen Pandemic [Table]
Geographical
Statement Geographical [Axis]
Geographical
Segment Geographical [Domain]
Mainland China
CHINA
Lender Name
Line Of Credit Facility [Axis]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender
Line Of Credit Facility Lender [Domain]
Credit Facility member.
Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Member]
Impact Of Coronavirus Nineteen Pandemic [Line Items]
Impact Of Coronavirus Nineteen Pandemic [Line Items]
Number of temporarily closed
Number Of Temporarily Closed Movie Theaters
Amount draw down in remaining borrowing capacity
Goodwill impairment
Goodwill Impairment Loss
Asset impairment
Asset Impairment Charges
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable current provision.
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]
Balance as at January 1, 2020
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable
Current period provision
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Current Provision
Write-offs
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Write Offs
Recoveries
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Recoveries
Balance as at March 31, 2020
Current expected credit losses.
Current expected credit losses.
Current Expected Credit Losses [Table]
Current Expected Credit Losses [Table]
Theater and studio.
Theatre And Studio [Member]
Theatre And Studio [Member]
Current Expected Credit Losses [Line Items]
Current Expected Credit Losses [Line Items]
Provision for current expected credit losses
Sales type lease receivable gross minimum payments due.
Sales type lease unearned finance income.
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
Financed sales receivables
Direct Financing Lease Net Investment In Leases [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
Direct Financing Lease Lease Receivable
Allowance for credit losses
Direct Financing Lease Net Investment In Lease Allowance For Credit Loss
Net financed sales receivables
Direct Financing Lease Net Investment In Lease
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
Current-period gross write-offs
Net Investment In Lease Allowance For Credit Loss Writeoff
Current-period recoveries
Net Investment In Lease Allowance For Credit Loss Recovery
Current-period net write-offs
Net Investment In Lease Allowance For Credit Loss Period Increase Decrease
Schedule Of Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Credit Quality Indicator [Table]
Schedule Of Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Credit Quality Indicator [Table]
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
Financing Receivable After Deferred Income Offset
Current-period gross write-offs
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Write Offs
Current-period recoveries
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Recovery
Current-period net write-offs
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Loss Writeoff After Recovery
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, Period Past Due
Financing Receivables Period Past Due [Axis]
Financial Asset, Period Past Due
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
Billed
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due
Billed
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current And Past Due
Unbilled
Financing Receivable Related Unbilled Recorded Investment At Balance Sheet Date
Recorded Receivable
Notes Receivable Gross
Allowance for Credit Losses
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses
Schedule Of Financing Receivables Past Due [Table]
Schedule Of Financing Receivables Past Due [Table]
Receivable Type
Accounts Notes Loans And Financing Receivable By Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable
Receivable Type [Domain]
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.
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 financed sale receivables with billed amounts past due
Financed Sales Receivables Past Due 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.
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
Allowance For Credit Losses Provision
Write-offs
Recoveries
Ending balance
Financing receivables provision for current expected credit losses.
Provision for current expected credit losses
Financing 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 receivable write offs.
Allowance for doubtful variable consideration receivable recoveries.
Balance as at January 1, 2020
Allowance For Doubtful Variable Consideration Receivable
Current period provision
Allowance For Doubtful Variable Consideration Receivable Current Provision
Write-offs
Allowance For Doubtful Variable Consideration Receivable Write Offs
Recoveries
Allowance For Doubtful Variable Consideration Receivable Recoveries
Balance as at March 31, 2020
Provision for current expected credit losses
Leases include options to purchase leased property.
Leases line item.
Leases [Table]
Leases [Table]
Leases [Table]
Statistical Measurement
Range [Axis]
Statistical Measurement
Range [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Leases [Line Items]
Leases [Line Items]
Lessee, operating lease, renewal term
Lessee Operating Lease Renewal Term
Lessee, operating lease description
Lessee Operating Lease Description
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
Amount of amortization expense attributable to right-of-use asset from operating lease.
Amount of interest expense on finance lease liability.
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]
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 flow information related to leases.
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
Cash flow information related to leases
Cash Flow Information Related To Leases
Balance Sheet Location
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Property, plant and equipment [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Member]
Accrued and other liabilities [Member]
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Right-of-Use Assets
Operating Lease Right Of Use Asset
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]
2020 (nine months remaining)
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Remainder Of Fiscal Year
2021
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Two
2022
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Three
2023
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Four
2024
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
Lessor, sales-type lease description
Lessor Sales Type Lease Description
Sales-type lease, option to purchase asset description
Lessor Sales Type Lease Lessee Option To Purchase Underlying Asset
Sales-type lease, lease term
Lessor Sales Type Lease Term Of Contract1
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
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
Inventories textual abstract.
Finished goods inventory for which title has passed to the customer and revenue was deferred.
Inventory.
Inventory [Abstract]
Inventories (Textuals) [Abstract]
Inventories Textuals [Abstract]
Inventories increased
Increase Decrease In Inventories
Finished goods inventory with title passed to customer
Finished Goods Inventory With Title Passed To Customer
Write-downs for excess and obsolete inventory
Inventory Write Down
Credit Facility
Line Of Credit
Unamortized debt issuance costs
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
Total bank indebtedness
Line of credit facility borrowing capacity under uncommitted accordion feature.
Credit facility and Playa Vista loan textual.
Line Of Credit Facility [Table]
Line Of Credit Facility [Table]
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]
Debt Instrument
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name
Debt Instrument Name [Domain]
A loan, whether secured or unsecured, to a company for purposes such as seasonal working capital needs, inventory financing, equipment purchases and acquisitions
Working Capital Loan [Member]
Working Capital Loan [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]
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Credit Facility and Other Financing Arrangements (Textual) [Abstract]
Credit Facility Textual [Abstract]
Current borrowing capacity
Line Of Credit Facility Current Borrowing Capacity
Credit Facility Description
Line Of Credit Facility Description
Credit Facility Maturity Date
Line Of Credit Facility Expiration Date1
Borrowing capacity under uncommitted accordion feature
Line Of Credit Facility Borrowing Capacity Under Uncommitted Accordion Feature
Effective interest rate
Line Of Credit Facility Interest Rate During Period
Line of credit facility stand by commitment fees percentage.
Interest rate margin percentage
Debt Instrument Basis Spread On Variable Rate1
Interest rate description
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Terms
Standby fees percentage
Line Of Credit Facility Stand By Commitment Fees Percentage
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
Compliance with covenants
Debt Instrument Covenant Compliance
Letters of credit and advance payment guarantees.
Letters of credit and advance payment guarantees
Letters Of Credit And Advance Payment Guarantees
Amounts Drawn
Debt Instrument Carrying Amount
Remaining borrowing capacity
Line Of Credit Facility Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Settlement gain 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
Settlement gain (loss) on its foreign currency forward contracts
Settlement Gain Loss On Its Foreign Currency Forward Contracts
Notional Amount of arrangements entered into
Notional Amount For Which Arrangements Can Be Entered
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]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Final Award in favor of company
Litigation Settlement Agreement Consideration
Final Award amount issued
Final Award Amount Issued
Final Award additional interest
Litigation Settlement Interest
Final Award settlement cost
Legal Fees
The value (monetary amount) of the award the Company seeks in the legal matter
Damages sought
Loss Contingency Damages Sought Value
Counterclaim sought
Loss Contingency Counter Claim Value
An agreement (contract) that requires the guarantor to make payments to the guaranteed party based on another entity's failure to pay specified obligations, such as debt, to a lender.
Financial Guarantees
Financial Guarantees
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
Collaborative arrangements line items
Collaborative arrangements.
Collaborative Arrangements [Table]
Collaborative Arrangements [Table]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements
Adjustments For New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption
Type Of Adoption [Member]
Retrospective adoption of ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers [Member]
Accounting Standards Update201409 [Member]
Collaborative Arrangements [Line Items]
Collaborative Arrangements [Line Items]
Selling Expenses
Selling And Marketing Expense [Abstract]
Deferred direct selling costs and direct advertising and marketing included in costs and expenses applicable to revenues-technology sales
Sales Commissions And Fees
Disclosure of film exploitation costs, including advertising and marketing, included in the income statement.
Film exploitation costs, including advertising and marketing included in costs and expenses applicable to revenues-image enhancement and maintenance services
Film Exploitation Costs Including Advertising And Marketing
Direct advertising and marketing costs included in costs and expenses applicable to revenues-technology rentals
Marketing And Advertising Expense
Foreign Exchange
Foreign Currency Transaction [Abstract]
Foreign exchange translation loss
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain Loss Before Tax
Collaborative Arrangements.
Collaborative Arrangements
Collaborative Arrangements [Abstract]
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.
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.
Amounts attributable to transactions arising between the company and its customers under traditional and hybrid joint revenue sharing arrangements
Rental Revenue Earned From Theaters Operating Under Traditional And Hybrid Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements
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 earned in exchange of converting commercial films
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.
IMAX DMR films exhibited in the period
Number Of Films To Be Exhibited
Disclosure of amounts attributable to transactions arising between the Company and its customers under IMAX DMR arrangements included in Services Revenue.
Amounts 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 significant co-produced film arrangements.
Disclosure of the number of other co-produced film arrangements.
Number of significant co-produced film arrangement
Number Of Significant 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 cost and expenses applicable to revenues-image enhancement and maintenance services
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
Co-produced television collaborative arrangement revenue
Collaborative Arrangement Revenue
Co-produced television collaborative arrangement costs and expenses
Collaborative Arrangement Costs And Expenses
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]
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
Deferred financing costs
Amortization Of Financing Costs
Depreciation and amortization
Film assets write downs.
Other assets other charges write downs.
Writedowns on equipment assigned to the joint revenue sharing arrangement segment.
Property plant and equipment write downs.
Write-downs
Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract]
Film assets
Film Assets Write Downs
Other assets
Other Assets Other Charges Write Downs
Joint revenue sharing arrangements
Writedown On Equipment Assigned To Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements
Property, plant and equipment
Property Plant And Equipment Write Downs
Write-downs
Film assets write downs on impairment.
Film assets write downs on impairment
Film Assets Write Downs On Impairment
Other assets write down on impairment.
Other assets write down on impairment
Other Assets Write Down On Impairment
Theater system components which have been written off during the period where the charges are included in revenue.
Theater system components which have been written off during the period where the charges are included in revenue (text).
Theater system components which have been written off during the period where the charges are included in cost of sales.
Theater system components written off in Cost of Sales
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Written Off Included In Cost Of Sales
Theater system components written off in Revenue
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Written Off Included In Revenue
Theater system components written off in revenue
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Written Off Included In Revenue Text
Net accruals related to investment in joint revenue sharing arrangements.
Net accruals related to acquisition of other intangible assets.
Net accruals related to purchase of property and equipment.
Net accruals.
Additional Cash Flow Elements And Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Net accruals related to:
Noncash Investing And Financing Items [Abstract]
Investment in joint revenue sharing arrangements
Net Accruals Related To Investment In Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements
Acquisition of other intangible assets
Net Accruals Related To Acquisition Of Other Intangible Assets
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
Net Accruals Related To Purchase Of Property And Equipment
Net accruals
Net Accruals
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Republic of China [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation At Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Canadian statutory tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential
Cash held or undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiary.
Cash held or undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries.
Income tax expense
Deferred income tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities
Cash held outside of Canada
Cash Held Or Undistributed Earnings Of Foreign Subsidiary
Cash held/undistributed earnings intended to be permanently reinvested
Cash Held Or Undistributed Earnings Of Foreign Subsidiaries
Tax expenses related to uncertain tax positions.
The tax effects of employee stock compensation transactions that were recognized during the period.
Tax expense related to uncertain tax positions
Tax Expenses Related To Uncertain Tax Positions
Reduce tax benefit to employee share compensation plans
Income Tax Effects Employee Stock Compensation
Increase (decrease) in deferred tax assets.
Deferred income tax asset after valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets Liabilities Net
Gross deferred income tax asset
Deferred Tax Assets Gross
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance
Increase in deferred tax assets
Increase Decrease In Deferred Tax Assets
Deferred tax asset, share-based compensation
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Compensation And Benefits Share Based Compensation Cost
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 upon settlement
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Cash Flow Hedge Gain Loss Reclassification Tax
Unrecognized actuarial gain on defined benefit plan
Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plans Net Unamortized Gain Loss Arising During Period Tax
Income tax effect on other comprehensive (loss) income
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Award Type And Plan Name [Domain]
Restricted Share Units [Member]
Restricted Stock Units R S U [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]
Parent [Member]
Parent [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Performance Stock Units [Member]
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
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]
Cost Of Sales [Member]
Research and Development [Member]
Research And Development Expense [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
Stock Options [Member]
IMAX China Stock Options.
IMAX China Stock Options [Member]
I M A X China Stock Options [Member]
IMAX China Long Term Incentive Plan Restricted Share Units.
IMAX China Long Term Incentive Plan Restricted Share Units [Member]
I M A X China Long Term Incentive Plan Restricted Share Units [Member]
IMAX China Long Term Incentive Plan Performance Stock Units.
IMAX China Long Term Incentive Plan Performance Stock Units [Member]
I M A X China Long Term Incentive Plan Performance Stock Units [Member]
Stock-based compensation expense by plan type
Stock options outstanding, beginning of period
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Outstanding Number
Granted
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Grants In Period
Exercised
Stock Issued During Period Shares Stock Options 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 period
Stock options exercisable, end of period
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
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
Stock options exercisable, weighted average exercise price per share, end of period
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price
RSUs outstanding, beginning of period
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Number
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
RSUs outstanding, end of period
RSUs outstanding, weighted average grant date fair value per share, beginning of period
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
RSUs outstanding, weighted average grant date fair value per share, end of period
PSUs outstanding, end of period
PSUs outstanding, weighted average grant date fair value per share, end of period
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 Repurchased And Retired During Period Shares
Stock Acquired, Average Cost per Share
Treasury Stock Acquired Average Cost Per Share
The maximum percentage of issues shares outstanding that can be repurchased under the program.
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
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
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Shares Purchased For Award
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
Value of treasury shares held in trust for future settlement of share based awards
Weighted average number of shares repurchased, net of shares issued during period.
Issued and outstanding, beginning of period
Weighted average number of shares repurchased, net of shares issued during the period
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Repurchased Net Of Shares Issued During Period
Weighted average number of shares used in computing basic income per share
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Basic
Assumed exercise of stock options, RSUs and PSUs, net of shares assumed repurchased, if dilutive
Incremental Common Shares Attributable To Share Based Payment Arrangements
Weighted average number of shares used in computing diluted income per share
Weighted Average Number Of Diluted Shares Outstanding
Antidilutive shares issuable upon exercise of stock options, restricted share units and performance stock units
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount
Revenue Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Table]
Revenue Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Table]
Segments
Statement Business Segments [Axis]
Segments
Segment [Domain]
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]
IMAX systems member
IMAX Systems [Member]
Imax Systems [Member]
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]
IMAX maintenance.
IMAX Maintenance [Member]
I M A X Maintenance [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]
Revenue from Contracts with Customers [Line Items]
Revenue Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Revenues
Revenues
Revenue Remaining Performance Obligation
Revenue Remaining Performance Obligation
Number of primary reporting groups
Segment reporting.
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table]
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements Member
Joint revenue sharing arrangements [Member]
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements [Member]
IMAX Systems.
IMAX systems [Member]
Sales And Sales Type Leases [Member]
Distribution.
Film Distribution [Member]
Distribution [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting (Textual) [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Textual [Abstract]
Number of Primary Groups
Number Of Primary Reporting Groups
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
Description of the basis of accounting for transactions between reportable segments
Description Of Basis Of Accounting For Transactions Between Reportable Segments
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]
IMAX technology sales and maintenance.
IMAX Technology Sales and Maintenance [Member]
I M A X Technology Sales And Maintenance [Member]
New Business Initiatives.
New Business Initiatives [Member]
New Business Initiatives [Member]
Post-production.
Post-production [Member]
Post Production [Member]
Film distribution and post-production.
Reportable Segments [Member]
Film Distribution And Post Production [Member]
Reportable segments.
Reportable Segments [Member]
Reportable Segments [Member]
Gross margins
Gross Profit [Abstract]
Gross Margin
Percentage of total revenues represented by largest customers if first and third customers are under common control.
Percentage of total revenues represented by largest customer
Percentage Of Revenues Represented By Largest Customer
Marketing costs (recovery)
Marketing Expense
Advertising, marketing and commission costs
Selling And Marketing Expense
Marketing and commission costs
Schedule Of Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule Of Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Table]
Greater China.
Greater China [Member]
Greater China [Member]
United States [Member]
UNITED STATES
Asia excluding greater china.
Asia (excluding Greater China) [Member]
Asia Excluding Greater China [Member]
Western Europe.
Western Europe [Member]
Western Europe [Member]
Latin America [Member]
Latin America [Member]
Russia and the CIS.
Russia & the CIS [Member]
Russia And Cis [Member]
Canada [Member]
CANADA
Rest of the world.
Rest of the World [Member]
Rest Of World [Member]
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Geographical Information
Geographic Areas Revenues From External Customers [Abstract]
Revenues, total
Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Description of Revenue from External Customers
Entity Wide Disclosure On Geographic Areas Description Of Revenue From External Customers
Pension and other postretirement benefit expense.
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]
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]
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]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense (Textual) [Abstract]
Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Expense Textual [Abstract]
SERP assumptions
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used In Calculations Narrative Description
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Amounts Accrued
Defined Benefit Plan Change In Benefit Obligation Roll Forward
Obligation, beginning of period
Defined Benefit Plan Benefit Obligation
Prior Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan Interest Cost
Actuarial gain
Defined Benefit Plan Actuarial Gain Loss
Obligation, end of period and unfunded status
The expected interest cost to be recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost during the remainder of the year.
Benefit Obligation
Expected interest costs in the remainder of the year
Defined Benefit Plan Interest Cost In Remainder Of The Year
Companies contribution and expenses during the remainder of 2020
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Employer Contributions Remainder Of Fiscal 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
Contribution and recorded expense
Defined Contribution Plan Cost Recognized
Maximum amount of Postretirement benefit recorded expense
Postemployment Benefits Period Expense
Deferred compensation plan description
Deferred Compensation Arrangement With Individual Description
Benefit obligation recorded
Deferred Compensation Arrangement With Individual Recorded Liability
Compensation expense recognized
Deferred Compensation Arrangement With Individual Compensation Expense
Other financial instrument.
Fair Value By Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value By Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Measurement Basis
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 (Reported) 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]
Hedging Designation
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation
Hedging Designation [Domain]
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 [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member]
Other Financial Instrument
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Other Financial Instrument
Other Financial Instrument [Abstract]
Net financed sales receivables
Net investment in sales-type leases
Foreign exchange contracts — designated forwards
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Net
Bank indebtedness - under the Credit Facility
Financial Instruments.
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]
Related Party
Related Party Transactions By Related Party [Axis]
Related Party
Related Party [Domain]
Maoyan.
Maoyan [Member]
Maoyan [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract]
Financial Instruments Textual [Abstract]
Significant 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
Derivative Asset, Fair Value
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Asset Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Derivative Liability, Fair Value
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Liability Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Foreign exchange contracts - designated forwards
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]
Inventories [Member]
Inventories [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 Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Derivative (Loss) Gain Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)
Location of Derivative (Loss) Gain Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)
Derivative Loss Recognized In and Out of OCI (Effective Portion)
Reclassification From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Current Period Net Of Tax
Estimated losses 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
Equity Investment, Debt Securities
Available For Sale Debt Securities Amortized Cost Basis
Ownership
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership
Ownership [Domain]
IMAX China Noncontrolling Interest
IMAX China Noncontrolling Interest
Imax China Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Counterparty Name
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name
Repurchase Agreement Counterparty Name [Domain]
Third party.
Third Party [Member]
Third Party [Member]
IMAX member.
IMAX [Member]
Imax [Member]
Minority Interest Ownership Percentage By Company
Minority Interest Ownership Percentage By Parent
Non-controlling interest
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
Non-controlling Interests
Balance as at December 31, 2019
Temporary Equity Carrying Amount Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interests
Net loss
Balance as at March 31, 2020
Restructuring charges and costs to exit leases