Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (429,138)	$ (314,410)	$ (363,012)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	506	790	(285)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	506	790	(285)
Comprehensive loss	(428,632)	(313,620)	(363,297)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(813)	(15,949)	(70,944)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Sorrento	$ (427,819)	$ (297,671)	$ (292,353)