Government Assistance - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Government Assistance [Line Items]
Net income attributable to common shareholders	$ 25,335	$ (22,800)	$ (22,329)
IMAX China
Government Assistance [Line Items]
Net income attributable to common shareholders	3,400	800	1,700
IMAX China | Costs and Expenses Applicable to Revenues and Income Tax Expense [Member]
Government Assistance [Line Items]
Proceeds from government subsidies	5,400	1,300	2,700
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic [Member]
Government Assistance [Line Items]
Proceeds from government subsidies	$ 0	400	3,800
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Government Assistance [Line Items]
Proceeds from government subsidies		300	2,900
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic [Member] | Costs and Expenses Applicable to Revenues [Member]
Government Assistance [Line Items]
Proceeds from government subsidies		$ 100	$ 900