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Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Dec. 31, 2011
Supplemental information to condensed consolidated statements of cash flows      
Cash paid for interest $ 75,737 $ 69,273  
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds received 63,638 15,902  
Noncash investing and financing activities:      
Change in accounts payable and accrued expenses for the acquisition of theatre properties and equipment (9,943) 1,138  
Theatre properties acquired under capital lease 3,802 535  
Change in fair market values of interest rate swap agreements, net of taxes (35) (7,565)  
Investment in NCM - receipt of common units 9,137 9,302  
Dividends accrued on unvested restricted stock unit awards (460) (509)  
Investment in RealD (see Note 8)    3,402  
Change in fair market value of available-for-sale securities, net of taxes (see Note 8) 764 (12,485)  
Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Textual) [Abstract]      
Additions to theatre properties and equipment included in accounts payable $ 8,569   $ 18,512