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Summary of Activity with NCM Included in Company's Consolidated Financial Statements (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Equity Method Investments And Joint Ventures [Abstract] |  |  |
Company's beverage concessionaire advertising costs | $ 11,110 | $ 10,523 | $ 9,819

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