| Cover Page | Nov. 19, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 19, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ImmunityBio, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-37507 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 43-1979754 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 3530 John Hopkins Court |
| Entity Address, City or Town | San Diego |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 92121 |
| City Area Code | (844) |
| Local Phone Number | 696-5235 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | IBRX |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001326110 |
