Derivative Instruments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2020

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Derivative Assets and Liabilities

The following tables present Mattel's derivative assets and liabilities:

	Derivative Assets
	Fair Value						Balance Sheet Classification
	March 31, 2020		March 31, 2019		December 31, 2019
	(In thousands)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts and other	$	21,121	$	16,703	$	10,227	Prepaid expenses and  other current assets
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts and other	2,525		3,041		715		Other noncurrent assets
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments	$	23,646	$	19,744	$	10,942
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts and other	$	13,811	$	377	$	4,060	Prepaid expenses and other current assets
	$	37,457	$	20,121	$	15,002
	Derivative Liabilities
	Fair Value						Balance Sheet Classification
	March 31, 2020		March 31, 2019		December 31, 2019
	(In thousands)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts and other	$	6,841	$	1,045	$	2,500	Accrued liabilities
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts and other	2,507		146		213		Other noncurrent liabilities
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments	$	9,348	$	1,191	$	2,713
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts and other	$	1,594	$	4,992	$	263	Accrued liabilities
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts and other	224		—		—		Other noncurrent liabilities
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	$	1,818	$	4,992	$	263
	$	11,166	$	6,183	$	2,976

Schedule of Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments by Classification and Amount of Gains and Losses

The following tables present the classification and amount of gains and losses, net of tax, from derivatives reported in the consolidated statements of operations:

	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2020				March 31, 2019				Statements of Operations Classification
	Amount of Gain Recognized in OCI		Amount of Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCI to Statement of Operations		Amount of Gain Recognized in OCI		Amount of Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCI to Statement of Operations
	(In thousands)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts and other	$	9,190	$	3,210	$	5,818	$	759	Cost of sales

Schedule of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments by Classification and Amount of Gains and Losses

	Amount of (Loss) Gain Recognized in the Statements of Operations						Statements of Operations Classification
	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2020			March 31, 2019
	(In thousands)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts and other	$	(38,369	)	$	(498	)	Other non-operating expense, net