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Consolidating Financial Information - Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018 | [1],[2] | Dec. 31, 2017 | [1],[2] | Sep. 30, 2017 | [1],[2] | Jun. 30, 2017 | [1],[2] | Mar. 31, 2017 | [3],[4] | Dec. 31, 2016 | [3],[4] | Sep. 30, 2016 | [3],[4] | Jun. 30, 2016 | [3],[4] | Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net income (loss) | $ 89.6 | $ 191.1 | $ 12.9 | $ 174.5 | $ 61.5 | $ (30.5) | $ (17.3) | $ 0.8 | $ 468.1 | $ 14.5 | $ 42.7
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 7.0 | (8.1) | (3.1)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (0.5) | 56.4 | (37.6)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0.0 | 17.8 | 0.0
Net unrealized loss on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (0.2) | (3.5) | (0.2)
Comprehensive income |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 474.4 | 41.5 | 1.8
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5.5 | 0.3 | 7.5
Comprehensive income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 479.9 | 41.8 | 9.3
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net income (loss) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 468.1 | 14.5 | 42.7
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 7.0 | (8.1) | (3.1)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (0.5) | 56.4 | (37.6)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 17.8 |
Net unrealized loss on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (0.2) | (3.5) | (0.2)
Comprehensive income |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 474.4 | 41.5 | 1.8
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5.5 | 0.3 | 7.5
Comprehensive income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 479.9 | 41.8 | 9.3
Consolidating Adjustments | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net income (loss) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 384.9 | 98.7 | (3.9)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (12.7) | 20.2 | 10.8
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (0.5) | (56.4) | 37.6
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (17.8) |
Net unrealized loss on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.2
Comprehensive income |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 371.9 | 83.8 | 44.7
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (0.4) | 0.3 | 7.5
Comprehensive income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 371.5 | 84.1 | 52.2
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net income (loss) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 473.4 | 14.8 | 50.2
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 6.2 | (3.0) | (3.1)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0.5 | 56.4 | (37.6)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 17.8 |
Net unrealized loss on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (0.2) | (3.5) | (0.2)
Comprehensive income |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 479.9 | 46.9 | 9.3
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Comprehensive income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 479.9 | 46.9 | 9.3
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net income (loss) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (428.8) | (173.6) | (113.1)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 7.0 | (14.0) | (4.3)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (0.7) | 0.0 | 0.0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0.0 |
Net unrealized loss on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Comprehensive income |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (422.5) | (187.6) | (117.4)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Comprehensive income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (422.5) | (187.6) | (117.4)
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | Non-guarantor Subsidiaries |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net income (loss) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 38.6 | 74.6 | 109.5
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 6.5 | (11.3) | (6.5)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0.2 | 56.4 | (37.6)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 17.8 |
Net unrealized loss on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (0.2) | (3.5) | (0.2)
Comprehensive income |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 45.1 | 98.4 | 65.2
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5.9 | 0.0 | 0.0
Comprehensive income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 51.0 | $ 98.4 | $ 65.2
[1] | During fiscal 2018, net income also included the following items:•Loss on Extinguishment of Debt. The first, second, third and fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 included a loss on extinguishment of debt of $11.6 million, $6.4 million, $6.2 million and $11.6 million, respectively (after tax $8.5 million, $4.7 million, $4.6 million and $7.8 million, respectively) (see Note 7). •Gain on Sale of Equity Interest in EPIX. The first quarter of fiscal 2018 included a gain on sale of equity interest in EPIX of $201.0 million (after tax $127.0 million).•Impairment of Long-Term Investments and Other Assets. The third quarter of fiscal 2018 included impairment of long-term investments and other assets of $29.2 million (after tax $20.1 million) (see Note 5).•Impact of Corporate Tax Rate Change on Deferred Tax Liabilities. The third quarter of fiscal 2018 included a deferred tax benefit of $165.0 million resulting from the impact of the change in the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on the Company's beginning net deferred tax liabilities (see Note 13).•Tax Benefit from Internal Capital Restructuring. The fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 included a net tax benefit of $94.1 million primarily from the internal capital restructuring in connection with our third party debt refinancing (see Note 7 to our consolidated financial statements), net of the charge from an increase in our valuation allowance associated with certain deferred tax assets (see Note 13).
[2] | During fiscal 2018, operating income and net income included the following items:•Restructuring and Other. The first, second, third and fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 included restructuring and other items of $10.9 million, $3.5 million, $21.4 million and $24.0 million, respectively (after tax $8.9 million, $2.5 million, $14.5 million, and $15.7 million, respectively) (see Note 14).
[3] | During fiscal 2017, net income also included the following items:•Loss on Extinguishment of Debt. The third and fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 included a loss on extinguishment of debt, of $28.3 million and $12.1 million, respectively (after tax $23.4 million and $5.8 million, respectively) (see Note 7). •Gain on Starz Investment. The third quarter of fiscal 2017 included a gain on Starz investment of $20.4 million (after tax $20.4 million) (see Note 5 ).
[4] | During fiscal 2017, operating income and net income included the following items: •Restructuring and Other. The first, second, third and fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 included restructuring and other items of $7.7 million, $10.7 million, $54.0 million, and $16.4 million, respectively (after tax $4.9 million, $6.8 million, $42.5 million, and $11.9 million, respectively) (see Note 14).

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