CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (422,215)	$ (617,948)	$ 193,848
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Unrealized gain (loss) due to fair value adjustments on interest rate swap agreements, net of taxes of $2,692, $3,532 and $(741), net of settlements	18,481	(14,320)	(8,210)
Other comprehensive loss in equity method investments	0	0	(142)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(18,837)	(47,592)	(12,753)
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(356)	(61,912)	(21,105)
Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(422,571)	(679,860)	172,743
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(568)	1,120	(2,462)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Cinemark Holdings, Inc.	$ (423,139)	$ (678,740)	$ 170,281