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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Supplemental Information - Write-downs (Parenthetical) (Details) ¥ in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2022 CNY (¥) | Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2022 CNY (¥) | Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Theater system components written off in Costs and expenses |  |  | $ 0.4 |  | $ 0.2
Wanda Film (Horgos) Co. Ltd [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Investment in film impairment | ¥ 30.0 | $ 4.5 |  | ¥ 30.0 | $ 4.5

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