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Segments (Details 2) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Dec. 31, 2011
Selected financial information by geographic area          
Revenues $ 633,573 $ 640,013 $ 1,861,997 $ 1,743,742  
Theatre Properties and Equipment - net 1,262,919   1,262,919   1,238,850
U.S. [Member]
         
Selected financial information by geographic area          
Revenues 416,165 441,334 1,271,155 1,216,679  
Theatre Properties and Equipment - net 941,489   941,489   934,279
Brazil [Member]
         
Selected financial information by geographic area          
Revenues 82,457 100,605 244,487 279,048  
Theatre Properties and Equipment - net 157,490   157,490   149,294
Other international countries [Member]
         
Selected financial information by geographic area          
Revenues 138,176 101,032 354,393 255,780  
Theatre Properties and Equipment - net 163,940   163,940   155,277
Eliminations [Member]
         
Selected financial information by geographic area          
Revenues $ (3,225) $ (2,958) $ (8,038) $ (7,765)