Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 12,141	$ (55,890)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation losses	(823)	(810)
Comprehensive income (loss)	11,318	(56,700)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests	(1,695)	(1,113)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.	$ 13,013	$ (55,587)