Summary of Impact of Changes in Company's Ownership Interests in Subsidiary (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Equity [Line Items]
Net income attributable to Cinemark Holdings, Inc.	$ 80,019	$ 47,385	$ 132,878	$ 141,127
Decrease in Cinemark Holdings, Inc. additional paid-in-capital for the buyout of a noncontrolling interest in Brazil	(4,618)		(4,618)
Net transfers from non-controlling interests	(4,618)		(4,618)
Change from net income attributable to Cinemark Holdings, Inc. and transfers from noncontrolling interests	$ 75,401		$ 128,260