CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 101,861	$ 82,464	$ 135,054	$ 144,641
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Unrealized loss due to fair value adjustments on interest rate swap agreements, net of taxes of $1,905 and $2,974, net of settlements	(5,902)	0	(9,213)	0
Other comprehensive income (loss) in equity method investments	(22)	(116)	(93)	20
Foreign currency translation adjustments	4,925	(56,248)	5,680	(56,044)
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(999)	(56,364)	(3,626)	(56,024)
Total comprehensive income, net of tax	100,862	26,100	131,428	88,617
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(890)	(329)	(1,355)	(485)
Comprehensive income attributable to Cinemark Holdings, Inc.	$ 99,972	$ 25,771	$ 130,073	$ 88,132