Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Supplemental Information - Summary of Selling Expenses, Including Sales Commissions and Other Selling Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Collaborative Arrangements [Line Items]
Sales Commissions		$ 45	$ 227
Other Selling Expenses		3,542	1,912
Technology Sales [Member]
Collaborative Arrangements [Line Items]
Sales Commissions	[1]	0	133
Other Selling Expenses	[1]	162	141
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member]
Collaborative Arrangements [Line Items]
Sales Commissions	[2]	0
Other Selling Expenses	[2]	2,915	1,207
Technology Rentals [Member]
Collaborative Arrangements [Line Items]
Sales Commissions	[3]	45	94
Other Selling Expenses	[3]	$ 465	$ 564

[1] Sales commissions paid prior to the recognition of the related revenue are deferred and recognized upon the client acceptance of the IMAX Theater System. Direct advertising and marketing costs for each theater are expensed as incurred.

[2] Film exploitation costs, including advertising and marketing costs, are expensed as incurred.

[3] Sales commissions related to joint revenue sharing arrangements accounted for as operating leases are recognized in the month they are earned by the salesperson, which is typically the month in which the theater system is installed. Direct advertising and marketing costs for each theater are expensed as incurred.