CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 33,193	$ 62,177
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Unrealized loss due to fair value adjustments on interest rate swap agreements, net of taxes of $1,069, net of settlements	(3,311)	0
Other comprehensive income (loss) in equity method investments	(71)	136
Foreign currency translation adjustments	755	204
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(2,627)	340
Total comprehensive income, net of tax	30,566	62,517
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(465)	(156)
Comprehensive income attributable to Cinemark Holdings, Inc.	$ 30,101	$ 62,361