National CineMedia (NCMI) 10-K 26 Feb 16 2015 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Feb. 20, 2016	Jul. 02, 2015
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	NCMI
Entity Registrant Name	National CineMedia, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1,377,630
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 902,300,527
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		62,738,782

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Millions		Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 31.7	$ 13.4
Short-term marketable securities	[1]	13.2	21.7
Receivables, net of allowance of $5.6 and $4.3, respectively		148.9	116.5
Prepaid expenses		2.8	3.6
Deferred tax assets		6.2	6.9
Income tax receivable		2.5	6.1
Current portion of notes receivable - founding members	[2]	4.2	4.2
Other current assets		0.3
Total current assets		209.8	172.4
NON-CURRENT ASSETS:
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $64.1 and $72.9, respectively		25.1	22.4
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $91.9 and $69.3, respectively		566.7	488.6
Deferred tax assets		210.9	227.3
Debt issuance costs, net of accumulated amortization of $20.4 and $17.8, respectively		12.9	15.5
Long-term notes receivable, net of current portion - founding members	[2]	12.5	16.6
Other investments (including $1.2 and $1.3 with related parties, respectively)		5.4	2.5
Long-term marketable securities	[1]	40.5	45.5
Other assets		0.5	0.6
Total non-current assets		874.5	819
TOTAL ASSETS		1,084.3	991.4
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Amounts due to founding members		35.5	34.9
Payable to founding members under tax receivable agreement		26.2	19.6
Accrued expenses		19.8	19.2
Accrued payroll and related expenses		18.1	10.7
Accounts payable		14.9	13.3
Deferred revenue		10.2	8.5
Deferred tax liability		0.5	1
Total current liabilities		125.2	107.2
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Long-term debt		936	892
Deferred tax liability		49.6	54.2
Income tax payable		4.9
Payable to founding members under tax receivable agreement		140.3	146.7
Total non-current liabilities		1,130.8	1,092.9
Total liabilities		$ 1,256	$ 1,200.1
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 13)
EQUITY/(DEFICIT):
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding, respectively
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 175,000,000 shares authorized, 59,239,154 and 58,750,926 issued and outstanding, respectively		$ 0.6	$ 0.6
Additional paid in capital (deficit)		(221.5)	(261)
Retained earnings (distributions in excess of earnings)		(186.1)	(147.4)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(0.4)
Total NCM, Inc. stockholders’ equity/(deficit)		(407)	(408.2)
Noncontrolling interests		235.3	199.5
Total equity/(deficit)		(171.7)	(208.7)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY/DEFICIT		$ 1,084.3	$ 991.4
[1]	Short-Term and Long-Term Marketable Securities— The carrying amount and fair value of the marketable securities are equivalent since the Company accounts for these instruments at fair value. The Company’s government agency bonds, commercial paper and certificates of deposit are valued using third party broker quotes. The value of the Company’s government agency bonds is derived from quoted market information. The inputs in the valuation are generally classified as Level 1 given the active market for these securities; however if an active market does not exist, the inputs are recorded at a lower level in the fair value hierarchy. The value of commercial paper and certificates of deposit is derived from pricing models using inputs based upon market information, including contractual terms, market prices and yield curves. The inputs to the valuation pricing models are observable in the market, and as such are generally classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, there was an inconsequential amount of net realized gains (losses) recognized in interest income and an inconsequential amount of net unrealized holding gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income. Original cost of short term marketable securities is based on the specific identification method. As of December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, there were no gross unrealized losses related to individual securities that had been in a continuous loss position for 12 months or longer.
[2]	Refer to discussion of Fathom sale in Note 2—Divestiture.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (PA

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (PARENTHETICAL) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable		$ 5.6	$ 4.3
Accumulated depreciation, property and equipment		64.1	72.9
Accumulated amortization, intangible assets		91.9	69.3
Accumulated amortization, debt issuance costs		20.4	17.8
Investments in AC JV, LLC	[1]	$ 1.2	$ 1.3
Preferred stock, par value		$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized		10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued		0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding		0	0
Common stock, par value		$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized		175,000,000	175,000,000
Common stock, shares issued		59,239,154	58,750,926
Common stock, shares outstanding		59,239,154	58,750,926
[1]	Refer to Note 9—Related Party Transactions.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCO

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Dec. 26, 2013
REVENUE:
Advertising (including revenue from founding members of $30.2, $38.7 and $41.6, respectively)		$ 446.5	$ 394	$ 426.3
Fathom Events				36.5
Total		446.5	394	462.8
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Advertising operating costs		30.8	26.4	29
Fathom Events operating costs				25.5
Network costs		17.8	18.3	19.4
Theatre access fees—founding members	[1]	72.5	70.6	69.4
Selling and marketing costs		72.3	57.6	61.5
Merger termination fee and related merger costs		34.3	7.5
Administrative and other costs		38.6	29.5	29.4
Depreciation and amortization		32.2	32.4	26.6
Total		298.5	242.3	260.8
OPERATING INCOME		148	151.7	202
NON-OPERATING EXPENSES:
Interest on borrowings		52.2	52.6	51.6
Interest income		(1.6)	(1.8)	(0.4)
Accretion of interest on the discounted payable to founding members under tax receivable agreement		14.1	14.6	13.9
Amortization of terminated derivatives		1.6	10	10.3
Impairment of investment		0	0	0.8
Gain on sale of Fathom Events to founding members	[2]			(25.4)
Other non-operating expense		0.2	0.8	1.2
Total		66.5	76.2	52
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		81.5	75.5	150
Income tax expense		17.8	9.9	20.2
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME		63.7	65.6	129.8
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		48.3	52.2	88.6
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NCM, INC.		$ 15.4	$ 13.4	$ 41.2
NET INCOME PER NCM, INC. COMMON SHARE:
Basic		$ 0.26	$ 0.23	$ 0.74
Diluted		$ 0.26	$ 0.23	$ 0.73
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING:
Basic		58,979,508	58,709,534	56,014,404
Diluted		59,589,299	59,005,320	56,628,457
Dividends declared per common share		$ 0.88	$ 1.38	$ 0.88
[1]	Comprised of payments per theatre attendee, payments per digital screen with respect to the founding member theatres included in the Company’s network and payments for access to higher quality digital cinema equipment.
[2]	Refer to discussion of Fathom sale in Note 2—Divestiture.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INC5

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (PARENTHETICAL) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Dec. 26, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue from founding members	$ 30.2	$ 38.7	$ 41.6

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Dec. 26, 2013
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME, NET OF TAX OF $17.8, $9.9 AND $20.2, RESPECTIVELY	$ 63.7	$ 65.6	$ 129.8
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, NET OF TAX:
Amortization of terminated derivatives, net of tax of $0.3, $1.8 and $1.8, respectively	1.3	8.2	8.5
CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	65	73.8	138.3
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	49.2	57.6	94.2
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NCM, INC.	$ 15.8	$ 16.2	$ 44.1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COM7

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (PARENTHETICAL) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Dec. 26, 2013
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Consolidated net income , tax	$ 17.8	$ 9.9	$ 20.2
Amortization of terminated derivatives, tax	$ 0.3	$ 1.8	$ 1.8

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUI

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY/(DEFICIT) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid In Capital (Deficit) [Member]	Retained Earnings (Distribution In Excess Of Earnings) [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Balance at Dec. 27, 2012	$ (356.4)	$ 0.5	$ (362.4)	$ (70.5)	$ (6.7)	$ 82.7
Balance, shares at Dec. 27, 2012		54,486,259
Distributions to founding members	(103.8)					(103.8)
NCM LLC equity issued for purchase of intangible asset	221.6		101.4			120.2
Income tax and other impacts of NCM LLC ownership changes	(19.5)		(33.2)		0.6	13.1
Issuance of shares, value	41.1		41.1
Issuance of shares, shares		2,300,000
NCM, Inc. investment in NCM LLC	(41.3)		(41.3)
Comprehensive income, net of tax	138.3			41.2	2.9	94.2
Share-based compensation issued, net of withholdings, value	18.6	$ 0.1	18.5
Share-based compensation issued, net of withholdings, shares		1,732,878
Share-based compensation expense/capitalized	6		4.2			1.8
Cash dividends declared	(50.7)			(50.7)
Balance at Dec. 26, 2013	(146.1)	$ 0.6	(271.7)	(80)	(3.2)	208.2
Balance, shares at Dec. 26, 2013		58,519,137
Distributions to founding members	(79.4)					(79.4)
NCM LLC equity issued for purchase of intangible asset	16.4		7.5			8.9
Income tax and other impacts of NCM LLC ownership changes	0.1		(1.6)			1.7
Comprehensive income, net of tax	73.8			13.4	2.8	57.6
Share-based compensation issued, net of withholdings, value	(0.6)		(0.6)
Share-based compensation issued, net of withholdings, shares		231,789
Share-based compensation expense/capitalized	7.8		5.3			2.5
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	0.1		0.1
Cash dividends declared	(80.8)			(80.8)
Balance at Jan. 01, 2015	(208.7)	$ 0.6	(261)	(147.4)	(0.4)	199.5
Balance, shares at Jan. 01, 2015		58,750,926
Distributions to founding members	(82.2)					(82.2)
NCM LLC equity issued for purchase of intangible asset	100.7		44.4			56.3
Income tax and other impacts of NCM LLC ownership changes	(7.2)		(15.1)			7.9
Issuance of shares, value	3.2		3.2
Issuance of shares, shares		200,000
NCM, Inc. investment in NCM LLC	(3.2)		(3.2)
Comprehensive income, net of tax	65			15.4	0.4	49.2
Share-based compensation issued, net of withholdings, value	(0.1)		(0.1)
Share-based compensation issued, net of withholdings, shares		288,228
Share-based compensation expense/capitalized	15		10.4			4.6
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	(0.1)		(0.1)
Cash dividends declared	(54.1)			(54.1)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2015	$ (171.7)	$ 0.6	$ (221.5)	$ (186.1)	$ 0	$ 235.3
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2015		59,239,154

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQU9

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY/(DEFICIT) (PARENTHETICAL) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Dec. 26, 2013
Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Dividends per share	$ 0.88	$ 1.38	$ 0.88

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Dec. 26, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME, NET OF TAX OF $17.8, $9.9 AND $20.2, RESPECTIVELY	$ 63.7	$ 65.6	$ 129.8
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Deferred income tax expense	12.1	12.6	14.6
Depreciation and amortization	32.2	32.4	26.6
Non-cash share-based compensation	14.8	7.7	5.9
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	(0.1)	0.1
Accretion of interest on the discounted payable to founding members under tax receivable agreement	14.1	14.6	13.9
Impairment of investment	0	0	0.8
Amortization of terminated derivatives	1.6	10	10.3
Amortization of debt issuance costs	2.6	2.8	2.8
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated entities	(0.1)	(0.2)
Write-off of debt issuance costs and other non-operating items			1.2
Gain on sale of Fathom Events			(26)
Other	1.2
Cash distributions from non-consolidated entities	0.2
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables, net	(35.5)	2.7	(22)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	7.8	(10.3)	6.6
Amounts due to founding members	1.4	3	0.9
Payment to founding members under tax receivable agreement	(21.1)	(27.1)	(10.1)
Deferred revenue	1.7	3.8	(1)
Income taxes and other	8.7	0.2	(1.2)
Net cash provided by operating activities	105.3	117.9	153.1
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment	(12.6)	(8.7)	(10.1)
Purchases of marketable securities	(70.6)	(116.8)	(135)
Proceeds from sale and maturities of marketable securities	83.1	120.8	98.1
Purchases of intangible assets from network affiliates	(2.7)	(3)	(8.9)
Proceeds from note receivable - founding members	4.2	4.2
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	1.4	(3.5)	(55.9)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payment of dividends	(52.3)	(81)	(49.2)
Proceeds from borrowings	215	138	59
Repayments of borrowings	(171)	(136)	(48)
Payment of debt issuance costs		(0.6)	(3.4)
Founding member integration payments	2.6	2.1	2.1
Distributions to founding members	(82.7)	(77.5)	(93.8)
Payment of offering costs and fees			(0.2)
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	0.1	(0.1)
Proceeds from stock option exercises	1.3	0.8	20.3
Repurchase of stock for restricted stock tax withholding	(1.4)	(1.4)	(1.7)
Net cash used in financing activities	(88.4)	(155.7)	(114.9)
CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	18.3	(41.3)	(17.7)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	13.4	54.7
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	31.7	13.4	54.7
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing and investing activity:
Purchase of an intangible asset with NCM LLC equity	100.7	16.4	221.6
Accrued distributions to founding members	32.4	32.9	31
Operating segment sold under notes receivable			25
Purchase of subsidiary equity with NCM, Inc. equity	3.2		41.1
Increase in cost and equity method investments	3.1	1.2	0.3
Increase (decrease) in dividends not requiring cash in the period	1.8	(0.2)	1.5
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	49.7	49.9	49.3
(Refunds) payments for income taxes, net	$ (2.7)	$ (5.2)	$ 4.3

Basis Of Presentation And Summa

Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES National CineMedia, Inc. (“NCM, Inc.”) was incorporated in Delaware as a holding company with the sole purpose of becoming a member and sole manager of National CineMedia, LLC (“NCM LLC”), an LLC owned by NCM, Inc., American Multi-Cinema, Inc. and AMC ShowPlace Theatres, Inc. (“AMC”), wholly owned subsidiaries of AMC Entertainment, Inc. (“AMCE”), Regal Cinemas, Inc. and Regal CineMedia Holdings, LLC, wholly owned subsidiaries of Regal Entertainment Group (“Regal”) and Cinemark Media, Inc. and Cinemark USA, Inc., wholly owned subsidiaries of Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (“Cinemark”). The terms “NCM”, “the Company” or “we” shall, unless the context otherwise requires, be deemed to include the consolidated entity. AMC, Regal and Cinemark and their affiliates are referred to in this document as “founding members”. The Company operates the largest digital in-theatre network in North America, allowing NCM to sell advertising (the “Services”) under long-term exhibitor services agreements (“ESAs”) with the founding members and certain third-party theatre circuits under long-term network affiliate agreements referred to in this document as “network affiliates”, which have terms from three to twenty years. As of December 31, 2015, NCM LLC had 135,142,972 common membership units outstanding, of which 59,239,154 (43.8%) were owned by NCM, Inc., 26,409,784 (19.5%) were owned by Regal, 25,631,046 (19.0%) were owned by Cinemark and 23,862,988 (17.7%) were owned by AMC. The membership units held by the founding members are exchangeable into NCM, Inc. common stock on a one-for-one basis. Recent Transactions On December 26, 2013, NCM LLC sold its Fathom Events business to a newly formed limited liability company owned 32% by each of the founding members and 4% by NCM LLC, as described further in Note 2— Divestiture On May 5, 2014, NCM, Inc. entered into the Merger Agreement to merge with Screenvision. On November 3, 2014, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit seeking to enjoin the merger. On March 16, 2015, the Company announced the termination of the Merger Agreement and the lawsuit was dismissed. After the Merger Agreement was terminated, NCM LLC reimbursed NCM, Inc. for certain expenses pursuant to an indemnification agreement among NCM LLC, NCM, Inc. and the founding members. On March 17, 2015, NCM LLC paid Screenvision an approximate $26.8 million termination payment on behalf of NCM, Inc. This payment was $2 million lower than the reverse termination fee contemplated by the Merger Agreement. During the year ended December 31, 2015, NCM LLC also either paid directly or reimbursed NCM, Inc. for the legal and other merger-related costs of approximately $15.0 million ($7.5 million incurred by NCM, Inc. during the year ended January 1, 2015 and approximately $7.5 million incurred by NCM LLC during the year ended December 31, 2015). The Company and the founding members each bore a pro rata portion of the merger termination fee and the related merger expenses based on their aggregate ownership percentages in NCM LLC when the expenses were incurred. Basis of Presentation The Company has prepared its Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes of NCM, Inc. in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ financial statements to conform to the current presentation (refer to Note 7— Income Taxes As a result of the various related-party agreements discussed in Note 9— Related Party Transactions Estimates —The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates include those related to the reserve for uncollectible accounts receivable, share-based compensation, interest rate swaps and income taxes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant Accounting Policies Accounting Period — The Company has a 52-week or 53-week fiscal year ending on the first Thursday after December 25. Fiscal year 2015 contained 52 weeks. Fiscal years 2014 and 2013 contained 53 and 52 weeks, respectively. Throughout this document, the fiscal years are referred to as set forth below: Reference in Fiscal Year Ended this Document December 31, 2015 2015 January 1, 2015 2014 December 26, 2013 2013 Segment Reporting —Advertising is the principal business activity of the Company and is the Company’s only reportable segment under the requirements of ASC 280 – Segment Reporting . Fathom Events (prior to its sale) was an operating segment under ASC 280. The Company does not evaluate its segments on a fully allocated cost basis, nor does the Company track segment assets separately. As such, the results are not indicative of what segment results of operations would have been had it been operated on a fully allocated cost basis. The Company cautions that it would be inappropriate to assume that unallocated operating costs are incurred proportional to segment revenue or any directly identifiable segment expenses. Refer to Note 16— Segment Reporting . Revenue Recognition —The Company derives revenue principally from the advertising business, which includes on-screen and lobby network (LEN) advertising and lobby promotions and advertising on entertainment websites and mobile applications owned by us and other companies. Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery occurs or services are rendered, the sales price is fixed and determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company considers the terms of each arrangement to determine the appropriate accounting treatment. On-screen advertising consists of national and local advertising. National advertising is sold on a cost per thousand (“CPM”) basis, while local and regional advertising is sold on a per-screen, per-week basis and to a lesser extent on a CPM basis. The Company recognizes national advertising as impressions (or theatre attendees) are delivered and recognizes local on-screen advertising revenue during the period in which the advertising airs. The Company recognizes revenue derived from lobby network and promotions when the advertising is displayed in theatre lobbies and recognizes revenue from branded entertainment websites and mobile applications when the online or mobile impressions are served. The Company may make contractual guarantees to deliver a specified number of impressions to view the customers’ advertising. If those contracted number of impressions are not delivered, the Company will run additional advertising to deliver the contracted impressions at a later date. The deferred portion of the revenue associated with the undelivered impressions is referred to as a make-good provision. In rare cases, the Company will make a cash refund of the portion of the contract related to the undelivered impressions. The Company defers the revenue associated with the make-good until the advertising airs to the theatre attendance specified in the advertising contract. The make-good provision is recorded within accrued expenses in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company records deferred revenue when cash payments are received, or invoices are issued, in advance of revenue being earned. Deferred revenue is classified as a current liability as it is expected to be earned within the next twelve months. Fathom Events revenue was recognized in the period in which the event was held. The Company recorded $3.1 million, $1.2 million and $0.0 million during the years ended December 31, 2015, January 1, 2015 and December 26, 2013, respectively, as advertising revenue whereby the Company received as consideration equity securities in privately held companies. The Company recorded the revenue at the estimated fair value of the advertising exchanged based upon the fair value of the advertising sold for cash within contracts. Barter Transactions —The Company enters into barter transactions that exchange advertising program time for products and services used principally for selling and marketing activities. The Company records barter transactions at the estimated fair value of the advertising exchanged based on fair value received for similar advertising from cash paying customers. Revenues for advertising barter transactions are recognized when advertising is provided, and products and services received are charged to expense when used. Any timing differences between the delivery of the bartered revenue and the use of the bartered expense products and services are recorded through accounts receivable. Revenue from barter transactions for the years ended December 31, 2015, January 1, 2015 and December 26, 2013 was $2.0 million, $1.3 million and $1.9 million, respectively. Expense recorded from barter transactions for the years ended December 31, 2015, January 1, 2015 and December 26, 2013 was $2.5 million, $1.2 million and $2.9 million, respectively. Operating Costs —Advertising-related operating costs primarily include personnel and other costs related to advertising fulfillment, payments due to unaffiliated theatre circuits under the network affiliate agreements, and to a lesser extent, production costs of non-digital advertising. Fathom Events operating costs include revenue share under the ESAs to the founding members and revenue share to affiliate theatres under separate agreements, payments to event content producers and other direct costs of the meeting or event, including equipment rental, catering and movie tickets acquired primarily from the founding members. Payments to the founding members of a theatre access fee is comprised of a payment per theatre attendee, a payment per digital screen and a payment per digital cinema projector equipped in the theatres, all of which escalate over time. Refer to Item 7—“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ” Network costs include personnel, satellite bandwidth, repairs, and other costs of maintaining and operating the digital network and preparing advertising and other content for transmission across the digital network. These costs were not specifically allocated between the advertising business and the Fathom Events business (prior to the sale of Fathom Events). Cash and Cash Equivalents —All highly liquid debt instruments and investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less are classified as cash equivalents and are considered available-for-sale securities. There are cash balances in a bank in excess of the federally insured limits or in the form of a money market demand account with a major financial institution. Restricted Cash —As of December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, other non-current assets included restricted cash of $0.3 million, which secures a letter of credit used as a lease deposit on the Company’s New York office. Marketable Securities —The Company’s marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale and are reported at fair value. The fair value of substantially all securities is determined by quoted market information and pricing models using inputs based upon market information, including contractual terms, market prices and yield curves. The estimated fair value of securities for which there are no quoted market prices is based on similar types of securities that are traded in the market. Concentration of Credit Risk and Significant Customers —Bad debts are provided for using the allowance for doubtful accounts method based on historical experience and management’s evaluation of outstanding receivables at the end of the period. Receivables are written off when management determines amounts are uncollectible. Trade accounts receivable are uncollateralized and represent a large number of geographically dispersed debtors. The collectability risk with respect to national and regional advertising is reduced by transacting with founding members or large, national advertising agencies who have strong reputations in the advertising industry and clients with stable financial positions. The Company has smaller contracts with thousands of local clients that are not individually significant. As of December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, there were no advertising agency groups or individual customers through which the Company sources national advertising revenue representing more than 10% of the Company’s outstanding gross receivable balance. During the years ended December 31, 2015, January 1, 2015 and December 26, 2013, there were no customers that accounted for more than 10% of revenue. Receivables consisted of the following (in millions): As of December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 Trade accounts $ 153.6 $ 119.4 Other 0.9 1.4 Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (5.6 ) (4.3 ) Total $ 148.9 $ 116.5 Long-lived Assets —Property and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation or amortization. Generally, the equipment associated with the digital network of the founding member theatres is owned by the founding members, while the equipment associated with network affiliate theatres is owned by the Company. Major renewals and improvements are capitalized, while replacements, maintenance, and repairs that do not improve or extend the lives of the respective assets are expensed as incurred. The Company records depreciation and amortization using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives: Equipment 4-10 years Computer hardware and software 3-5 years Leasehold improvements Lesser of lease term or asset life Software and website development costs developed or obtained for internal use are accounted for in accordance with ASC 350— Internal Use Software Website Development Costs The Company assesses impairment of long-lived assets pursuant with ASC 360 – Property, Plant and Equipment. Intangible assets —Intangible assets consist of contractual rights to provide its services within the theatres of the founding members and network affiliates and are stated at cost, net of accumulated amortization. The Company records amortization using the straight-line method over the contractual life of the intangibles, corresponding to the term of the ESAs or the term of the contract with the network affiliate. Intangible assets are tested for impairment at least annually during the fourth quarter or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be fully recoverable. In its impairment testing, the Company estimates the fair value of its ESAs or network affiliate agreements by determining the estimated future cash flows associated with the ESAs or network affiliate agreements. If the estimated fair value is less than the carrying value, the intangible asset is written down to its estimated fair value. Significant judgment is involved in estimating long-term cash flow forecasts. The Company has not recorded impairment charges related to intangible assets. Other Investments —Other investments consisted of the following (in millions): As of December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 Investment in AC JV, LLC (1) $ 1.2 $ 1.3 Other investments (2) 4.2 1.2 Total $ 5.4 $ 2.5 (1) Refer to Note 9— . (2) The Company received equity securities in some privately held companies as consideration for advertising contracts. The equity securities were accounted for under the cost method and represent an ownership of less than 20%. The Company does not exert significant influence of these companies’ operating or financial activities. The Company reviews investments accounted for under the cost and equity methods for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the investment may not be fully recoverable. In order to determine whether the carrying value of investments may have experienced an “other-than-temporary” decline in value necessitating the write-down of the recorded investment, the Company considers various factors including the investees financial condition and quality of assets, the length of time the investee has been operating, the severity and nature of losses sustained in current and prior years, qualifications in accountant’s reports due to liquidity or going concern issues, investee announcements of adverse changes, downgrading of investee debt, regulatory actions, loss of principal customer, negative operating cash flows or working capital deficiencies and the record of an impairment charge by the investee for goodwill, intangible or long-lived assets. If a determination is made that an other-than-temporary impairment exists, the Company writes down its investment to fair value. During the years ended December 31, 2015, January 1, 2015 and December 26, 2013, the Company recorded other-than-temporary impairment charges of $0.0 million, $0.0 million and $0.8 million, respectively. The impairment charge during 2013 brought the investment to a remaining fair value of $0.0 million. Amounts Due to/from Founding Members —Amounts due to/from founding members include amounts due for the theatre access fee, offset by a receivable for advertising time purchased by the founding members on behalf of their beverage concessionaire plus any amounts outstanding under other contractually obligated payments. Payments to or received from the founding members against outstanding balances are made monthly. Available cash distributions are made quarterly. Income Taxes — Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method, which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statements and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which differences are expected to be recovered or settled pursuant to the provisions of ASC 740 – Income Taxes . The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company records a valuation allowance if it is deemed more likely than not that all or a portion of its deferred income tax assets will not be realized, which will be assessed on an on-going basis. In addition, income tax rules and regulations are subject to interpretation and the application of those rules and regulations require judgment by the Company and may be challenged by the taxation authorities. The Company follows ASC 740-10-25, which requires the use of a two-step approach for recognizing and measuring tax benefits taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and disclosures regarding uncertainties in income tax positions. Only tax positions that meet the more likely than not recognition threshold are recognized. The Company recognizes the tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits of the position, the tax position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of any related appeals or litigation. The tax benefits recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements from such a position are measured as the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate resolution. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. Refer to Note 7— Income Taxes . Debt Issuance Costs —In relation to the issuance of outstanding debt discussed in Note 10— Borrowings , there is a balance of $12.9 million and $15.5 million in deferred financing costs as of December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, respectively. The debt issuance costs are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the underlying obligations and are included in interest on borrowings, which approximates the effective interest method. The changes in debt issuance costs are as follows (in millions): Years Ended December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 December 26, 2013 Beginning balance $ 15.5 $ 17.7 $ 18.3 Debt issuance payments — 0.6 3.4 Amortization of debt issuance costs (2.6 ) (2.8 ) (2.8 ) Write-off of debt issuance costs — — (1.2 ) Ending balance $ 12.9 $ 15.5 $ 17.7 Share-Based Compensation — Through 2012, the Company issued stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units. Since 2013, the Company has only issued restricted stock and restricted stock units. Restricted stock and restricted stock units vest upon the achievement of Company performance measures and service conditions or only service conditions. Compensation expense of restricted stock that vests upon the achievement of Company performance measures is based on management’s financial projections and the probability of achieving the projections, which require considerable judgment. A cumulative adjustment is recorded to share-based compensation expense in periods that management changes its estimate of the number of shares expected to vest. Ultimately, the Company adjusts the expense recognized to reflect the actual vested shares following the resolution of the performance conditions. Dividends are accrued when declared on unvested restricted stock that is expected to vest and are only paid with respect to shares that actually vest. Compensation cost of stock options was based on the estimated grant date fair value using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which requires that the Company make estimates of various factors. Under the fair value recognition provisions of ASC 718 Compensation – Stock Compensation Share-Based Compensation Fair Value Measurements — Fair value is the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is estimated by applying the following hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value into three levels and bases the categorization within the hierarchy upon the lowest level of input that is available and significant to the fair value measurement: Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 – Inputs that are generally unobservable and typically reflect management’s estimate of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Derivative Instruments — NCM LLC is exposed to various financial and market risks including changes in interest rates that exist as part of its ongoing operations. In 2012, NCM LLC utilized certain interest rate swaps to manage these risks. In accordance with ASC 815— Derivatives and Hedging , the effective portion of changes in the fair value of a derivative that was designated as a cash flow hedge was recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”) and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Any ineffectiveness associated with designated cash flow hedges, as well as, any change in the fair value of a derivative that is not designated as a hedge, was recorded immediately in the Consolidated Statements of Income. For more information, refer to Note 15— Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities . Consolidation —NCM, Inc. consolidates the accounts of NCM LLC under the provision of ASC 810, Consolidation (“ASC 810”). Under ASC 810, a managing member of a limited liability company (“LLC”) is presumed to control the LLC, unless the non-managing members have the right to dissolve the entity or remove the managing member without cause, or if the non-managing members have substantive participating rights. The non-managing members of NCM LLC do not have dissolution rights or removal rights. NCM, Inc. has evaluated the provisions of the NCM LLC membership agreement and has concluded that the various rights of the non-managing members are not substantive participation rights under ASC 810, as they do not limit NCM, Inc.’s ability to make decisions in the ordinary course of business. The following table presents the changes in NCM, Inc.’s equity resulting from net income attributable to NCM, Inc. and transfers to or from noncontrolling interests (in millions): Years Ended December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 December 26, 2013 Net income attributable to NCM, Inc. $ 15.4 $ 13.4 $ 41.2 NCM LLC equity issued for purchase of intangible asset 44.4 7.5 101.4 Income tax and other impacts of NCM LLC ownership changes (15.1 ) (1.6 ) (33.2 ) NCM, Inc. investment in NCM LLC (3.2 ) — (41.3 ) Issuance of shares 3.2 — 41.1 Change from net income attributable to NCM, Inc. and transfers from noncontrolling interests $ 44.7 $ 19.3 $ 109.2 Recent Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date In January 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-01, Income Statement Extraordinary and Unusual Items (Subtopic 225-20): Simplifying Income Statement Presentation by Eliminating the Concept of Extraordinary Items (“ In February 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis In April 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs Interest — Imputation of Interest, In April 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-05, “ Intangibles-Goodwill and Other – Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement” In November 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-17, “ Income Taxes (Topic740) - Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes” In January 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-01, “Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” The Company has considered all other recently issued accounting pronouncements and does not believe the adoption of such pronouncements will have a material impact on its audited Consolidated Financial Statements.

Divestiture

Divestiture	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Divestiture	2. DIVESTITURE On December 26, 2013, NCM LLC sold its Fathom Events business to a newly formed limited liability company (AC JV, LLC) owned 32% by each of the founding members and 4% by NCM LLC. In consideration for the sale, NCM LLC received a total of $25.0 million in promissory notes from its founding members (one-third or approximately $8.3 million from each founding member). The notes receivable bear interest at a fixed rate of 5.0% per annum, compounded annually. Interest and principal payments are due annually in six equal installments commencing on the first anniversary of the closing. Due to the related party nature of the transaction, NCM LLC formed a committee of independent directors that hired a separate legal counsel and an investment banking firm who advised the committee and rendered an opinion as to the fairness of the transaction. NCM LLC deconsolidated Fathom Events and recognized a gain on the sale of approximately $26.0 million during the year ended December 26, 2013. The gain was measured as the difference between (a) the net fair value of the retained noncontrolling investment and the consideration received for the sale and (b) the carrying value of Fathom Events net assets (approximately $0.1 million). NCM LLC recorded approximately $0.6 million of expenses related to the sale, which were recorded as a reduction to the gain on the sale. Approximately $1.1 million of the gain recognized related to the re-measurement of the Company’s retained 4% interest in AC JV, LLC. The fair value of NCM LLC’s retained noncontrolling investment was determined by applying NCM LLC’s ownership percentage to the fair value of AC JV, LLC, which was valued using comparative market multiples. Under the terms of the agreement, the assets and liabilities related to Fathom events held prior to the sale were not assumed by the buyer and those pertaining to Fathom events held post-closing were transferred to the buyer. Future minimum principal payments under the notes receivable as of December 31, 2015 are approximately as follows (in millions): Year Minimum Principal Payments 2016 $ 4.2 2017 4.2 2018 4.2 2019 4.1 2020 — Total $ 16.7 On December 26, 2013, NCM LLC amended and restated its existing ESAs with each of the founding members to remove those provisions addressing the rights and obligations related to the digital programming services of the Fathom Events business. These rights and obligations were conveyed to AC JV, LLC in connection with the sale. In connection with the sale, NCM LLC entered into a transition services agreement to provide certain corporate overhead services for a fee and reimbursement for the use of facilities and certain services including creative, technical event management and event management for the newly formed limited liability company. In addition, NCM LLC entered into a services agreement with a term coinciding with the ESAs, which grants the newly formed limited liability company advertising on-screen and on the LEN and a pre-feature program prior to Fathom events reasonably consistent with what was previously dedicated to Fathom. In addition, the services agreement provides that NCM LLC will assist with event sponsorship sales in return for a share of the sponsorship revenue. NCM LLC has also agreed to provide creative and media production services for a fee. For more information, refer to Note 9— Related Party Transactions Due to the Company’s continuing equity method investment in the newly formed limited liability company, the operations of Fathom Events and the gain on the sale were recorded in continuing operations on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Refer to Note 9— Related Party Transactions

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	3. EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus the effect of potentially dilutive common stock options and restricted stock using the treasury stock method. The components of basic and diluted earnings per NCM, Inc. share are as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 December 26, 2013 Net income attributable to NCM, Inc. (in millions) $ 15.4 $ 13.4 $ 41.2 Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 58,979,508 58,709,534 56,014,404 Add: Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 609,791 295,786 614,053 Diluted 59,589,299 59,005,320 56,628,457 Earnings per NCM, Inc. share: Basic $ 0.26 $ 0.23 $ 0.74 Diluted $ 0.26 $ 0.23 $ 0.73 The effect of the 71,439,992, 69,306,057 and 63,718,411 exchangeable NCM LLC common units held by the founding members for the years ended December 31, 2015, January 1, 2015 and December 26, 2013, respectively, have been excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted average shares and earnings per NCM, Inc. share as they were antidilutive. NCM LLC common units do not participate in dividends paid on NCM Inc.’s common shares. In addition, there were 64,519, 72,533 and 30,358 stock options and non-vested (restricted) shares for the years ended December 31, 2015, January 1, 2015 and December 26, 2013, respectively, excluded from the calculation as they were antidilutive, primarily because exercise prices associated with those shares were above the average market value. The Company’s non-vested (restricted) shares do not meet the definition of a participating security as the dividends will not be paid if the shares do not vest.

Property And Equipment

Property And Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Property And Equipment	4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT The following is a summary of property and equipment, at cost less accumulated depreciation (in millions): As of December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 Equipment, computer hardware and software $ 77.1 $ 89.4 Leasehold improvements 3.4 3.6 Less: Accumulated depreciation (64.1 ) (72.9 ) Subtotal 16.4 20.1 Construction in progress 8.7 2.3 Total property and equipment $ 25.1 $ 22.4 For the years ended December 31, 2015, January 1, 2015 and December 26, 2013, the Company recorded depreciation expense of $9.6 million, $11.1 million, and $10.4 million, respectively.

Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible Assets	5. INTANGIBLE ASSETS The Company’s intangible assets consist of contractual rights to provide its services within the theatres of the founding members and network affiliates. The Company records amortization using the straight-line method over the contractual life of the intangibles, corresponding to the term of the ESAs or the term of the contract with the network affiliate. The Company’s intangible assets with NCM LLC’s founding members are recorded at the fair market value of NCM, Inc.’s publicly traded stock as of the date on which the common membership units were issued. The NCM LLC common membership units are fully convertible into NCM, Inc.’s common stock. The Company also records intangible assets for upfront fees paid to network affiliates upon commencement of a network affiliate agreement. Pursuant to ASC 350-10— Intangibles—Goodwill and Other, In accordance with NCM LLC’s Common Unit Adjustment Agreement with its founding members, on an annual basis NCM LLC determines the amount of common membership units to be issued to or returned by the founding members based on theatre additions or dispositions during the previous year. In addition, NCM LLC’s Common Unit Adjustment Agreement requires that a Common Unit Adjustment occur for a specific founding member if its acquisition or disposition of theatres, in a single transaction or cumulatively since the most recent Common Unit Adjustment, results in an attendance increase or decrease of two percent or more in the total annual attendance of all founding members as of the last adjustment date. The following is a summary of the Company’s intangible assets (in millions): As of January 1, 2015 Additions (1) Amortization Integration Payments (3) As of December 2015 Gross carrying amount $ 557.9 $ 103.4 $ — $ (2.7 ) $ 658.6 Accumulated amortization (69.3 ) — (22.6 ) — (91.9 ) Total intangible assets, net $ 488.6 $ 103.4 $ (22.6 ) $ (2.7 ) $ 566.7 As of December 26, 2013 Additions (2) Amortization Integration Payments (3) As of January 1, 2015 Gross carrying amount $ 540.7 $ 19.4 $ — $ (2.2 ) $ 557.9 Accumulated amortization (48.7 ) — (20.6 ) — (69.3 ) Total intangible assets, net $ 492.0 $ 19.4 $ (20.6 ) $ (2.2 ) $ 488.6 (1) During the first quarter of 2015, NCM LLC issued 2,160,915 common membership units to its founding members for the rights to exclusive access to net new theatre screens and attendees added by the founding members to NCM LLC’s network during 2014. NCM LLC recorded a net intangible asset of $31.4 million in the first quarter of 2015 as a result of the Common Unit Adjustment. In December 2015, NCM LLC issued 4,399,324 common membership units to AMC for attendees added in connection with AMC’s acquisition of Starplex Cinemas and other newly built or acquired theatres. NCM LLC recorded a net intangible asset of approximately $69.3 million for this Common Unit Adjustment. During 2015, the Company purchased intangible assets for $2.7 million associated with network affiliate agreements. (2) During the first quarter of 2014, NCM LLC issued 1,087,911 common membership units to its founding members for the rights to exclusive access to net new theatre screens and attendees added by the founding members to NCM LLC’s network during 2013. NCM LLC recorded a net intangible asset of $16.4 million in the first quarter of 2014 as a result of the Common Unit Adjustment. During 2014, the Company purchased intangible assets for $3.0 million associated with network affiliate agreements. (3) Rave Cinemas had pre-existing advertising agreements for some of the theatres it owned prior to its acquisition by Cinemark, as well as, prior to the acquisition of certain Rave theatres by AMC in December 2012. As a result, AMC and Cinemark will make integration payments over the remaining term of those agreements. During the year ended December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, NCM LLC recorded a reduction to net intangible assets of $2.7 million and $2.2 million, respectively, related to integration payments due from AMC and Cinemark. During the year ended December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, the founding members paid $2.6 million and $2.1 million, respectively, in integration payments. As of December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, the Company’s intangible assets related to the founding members, net of accumulated amortization was $535.9 million and $458.3 million, respectively with weighted average remaining lives of 21.2 years and 22.2 years as of December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, respectively. As of December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, the Company’s intangible assets related to the network affiliates, net of accumulated amortization was $30.8 million and $30.3 million, respectively with weighted average remaining lives of 13.9 years and 14.9 years as of December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2015, January 1, 2015 and December 26, 2013, the Company recorded amortization expense of $22.6 million, $20.6 million and $16.2 million, respectively. The estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding years is as follows (in millions): Year Amortization 2016 $ 24.6 2017 $ 24.6 2018 $ 25.0 2019 $ 26.8 2020 $ 26.7

Accrued Expenses

Accrued Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses	6. ACCRUED EXPENSES The following is a summary of the Company’s accrued expenses (in millions): As 2015 As of January 1, 2015 Make-good reserve $ 3.4 $ 2.0 Accrued interest 12.5 12.6 Deferred rent 2.1 2.4 Other accrued expenses 1.8 2.2 Total accrued expenses $ 19.8 $ 19.2

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	7. INCOME TAXES On the IPO date, NCM, Inc. and the founding members entered into a tax receivable agreement. Under the terms of this agreement, NCM, Inc. will make cash payments to the founding members in amounts equal to 90% of NCM, Inc.’s actual tax benefit realized from the tax amortization of the intangible assets described below. For purposes of the tax receivable agreement, cash savings in income and franchise tax will be computed by comparing NCM, Inc.’s actual income and franchise tax liability to the amount of such taxes that NCM, Inc. would have been required to pay had there been no increase in NCM, Inc.’s proportionate share of tax basis in NCM LLC’s tangible and intangible assets and had the tax receivable agreement not been entered into. The tax receivable agreement applies to NCM, Inc.’s taxable years up to and including the 30 th The Company has provided total income taxes, as follows (in millions): Years Ended December January 1, 2015 December 26, 2013 Current: Federal $ 4.5 $ (3.3 ) $ 3.6 State 1.2 0.4 1.9 Total current income tax expense/(benefit) $ 5.7 $ (2.9 ) $ 5.5 Deferred: Federal $ 9.8 $ 10.3 $ 16.7 State 2.3 2.5 1.2 Total deferred income tax expense $ 12.1 $ 12.8 $ 17.9 Valuation allowance — — (3.3 ) Total income tax provision on Consolidated Statements of Income $ 17.8 $ 9.9 $ 20.2 Income tax expense on other comprehensive income $ 0.3 $ 1.8 $ 1.8 A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes as reported and the amount computed by multiplying income before taxes, less noncontrolling interest, by the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% was (in millions): Years Ended December January 1, 2015 December 26, 2013 Provision calculated at federal statutory income tax rate: Income before income taxes $ 28.5 $ 26.2 $ 52.1 Less: Noncontrolling interests (16.9 ) (18.3 ) (30.9 ) Income attributable to NCM, Inc. 11.6 7.9 21.2 Current year change to enacted state rate 0.8 0.8 (1.2 ) State and local income taxes, net of federal benefit 1.4 0.9 2.2 NCM LLC income taxes 0.1 0.9 0.8 Share-based compensation 0.3 0.9 — Allocation to founding members under tax receivable agreement (1.5 ) (1.8 ) (0.7 ) Uncertain tax positions (1) 4.9 — — Change in valuation allowance — — (3.3 ) Other 0.2 0.3 1.2 Total income tax provision $ 17.8 $ 9.9 $ 20.2 (1) During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company established a contingency reserve for material, known tax exposures of $4.9 million, including accrued interest and penalties. The reserve relates to tax exposures from prior periods (2010 through 2014). The impact of this reserve was a total out of period impact of $4.9 million to Income tax expense and Income tax payable in the Consolidated Financial Statements. Further information is provided below. Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and deferred tax liability consisted of the following (in millions): Years Ended December January 1, 2015 Deferred tax assets: Investment in consolidated subsidiary NCM LLC (1)(2) $ 198.3 $ 218.7 Share-based compensation 9.0 6.6 Net operating losses 3.3 4.1 Accrued bonus 2.7 1.0 Other 3.8 3.8 Total deferred tax assets $ 217.1 $ 234.2 Deferred tax liabilities: Discount on liability for income taxes payable to founding members under tax sharing agreement (3) $ 45.9 $ 48.9 Depreciation and amortization 2.0 2.8 Notes receivable 2.0 2.5 Other 0.2 1.0 Total deferred tax liabilities $ 50.1 $ 55.2 (1) NCM LLC made an election under Internal Revenue code (“IRC”) §754 of the Internal Revenue Code to step-up the Company’s outside basis in its share of NCM LLC’s inside basis of assets under IRC §743(b) resulting in a deferred tax asset for the Company’s acquired share of NCM LLC’s assets. The majority of this deferred tax asset is attributable to intangible assets that are amortized over the remainder of the 15-year period for federal income tax purposes and accounted for as distributions under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The Company recorded additional step-up in tax basis as a result of subsequent payments made by NCM, Inc. to the founding members under the tax receivable agreement resulting from amortization of the IRC §743(b) adjustment. (2) For federal income tax purposes, an amortizable intangible asset was created on the tax-basis balance sheet of NCM LLC as a result of the founding members agreeing to modify NCM LLC’s payment obligations under the ESAs and as a result of the common unit adjustments, which are further described in Note 5— . The tax effect of NCM, Inc.’s share of the intangible asset is amortized over the remainder of the 30-year life for federal income tax purposes. Additionally, units issued under Common Unit Adjustments and subsequent payments to the founding members under the tax receivable agreement, create additional layers of tax basis amortized over the remaining period of the ESA. The ESA deferred tax asset was adjusted to reflect the changes in ownership that occurred during the year due primarily to the common unit adjustments. (3) NCM, Inc. recorded a long-term payable to founding members related to the tax receivable agreement, which is recorded at its present value. The discount on this liability is a temporary difference that resulted in a deferred tax liability. The Company recorded accretion of interest on the discounted payable of $14.1 million and $14.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, respectively. As of December 31, 2015, the Company had gross federal net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $6.5 million, which expire in 2034 and 2035. As of December 31, 2015, the Company had gross state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $26.1 million, which expire at various dates between 2017 and 2035. The Company reversed a valuation allowance it had against its capital loss carryforwards as of December 26, 2013, as some of the carryforwards were utilized in 2013 and the remainder were utilized in 2014. As of December 31, 2015, the Company had gross capital loss carryforwards of approximately $2.7 million, which expire in 2020. The Company is subject to taxation in the U.S. and various states. NCM LLC’s fiscal year 2007 and 2008 tax returns were under examination by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”). On September 10, 2013, NCM LLC and NCM, Inc., in its capacity as tax matters partner for NCM LLC, received a “No Adjustments Letter” from the IRS which stated that the IRS completed its review of the NCM LLC tax returns for the fiscal years ended 2007 and 2008 and did not propose any adjustments to those tax returns. NCM, Inc. had previously contested adjustments proposed by the IRS through the administrative appeals process. The Company had not recorded any adjustment to its financial statements for this matter and as such there was no effect on the Company’s financial statements for the year ended December 26, 2013 related to the closure of these audits. The Company’s tax returns for the calendar years 2010 through 2014 remain open to examination by the IRS in their entirety. With respect to state taxing jurisdictions, the Company’s tax returns for calendar years ended 2011 through 2014 remain open to examination by various state revenue services. The Company has established a contingency reserve for material, known tax exposures. As of December 31, 2015, the total amount of the tax contingency reserve was $4.9 million, including accrued interest and penalties. The Company’s reserve reflects management’s judgment as to the resolution of the issues involved if subject to judicial review or other settlement. While the Company believes its reserves are adequate to cover reasonably expected tax risks, there can be no assurance that, in all instances, an issue raised by a tax authority will be resolved at a financial cost that does not exceed its related reserve. With respect to the reserve, the Company’ income tax expense would include (i) any changes in tax reserves arising from material changes during the period in the facts and circumstances (i.e., new information) surrounding a tax issue and (ii) any difference from the Company’s tax position as recorded in the financial statements and the final resolution of a tax issue during the period. Such resolution could materially increase or decrease income tax expense in the Consolidated Financial Statements in future periods and could impact operating cash flows. Unrecognized tax benefits represent the aggregate tax effect of differences between tax return positions and the amounts otherwise recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, is as follows (in millions): Years Ended December January 1, 2015 Balance at beginning of period $ — $ — Additions based on tax positions related to prior years 3.9 — Balance at end of period $ 3.9 $ — The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate was $3.9 million and $0.0 million as of December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, respectively, excluding interest and penalties. It is reasonably possible that the Company’s total unrecognized tax benefits will decrease by approximately $2.2 million during the next twelve months due to the expiration of certain statutes of limitations. The Company recognizes interest and penalties with respect to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income and records the liability in income taxes payable in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company recognized $1.0 million, $0.0 million and $0.0 million in interest and penalties during the years ended December 31, 2015, January 1, 2015 and December 26, 2013, respectively.

Equity

Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Stockholders Equity Note [Abstract]
Equity	8. EQUITY As of December 31, 2015, the Company has authorized capital stock of 175,000,000 shares of common stock, par value of $0.01 per share, and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value of $0.01 per share. There were no shares of preferred stock issued or outstanding as of December 31, 2015. There were 59,239,154 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2015. The holders of NCM Inc. common stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters submitted for action by the NCM Inc. stockholders. Holders of common stock are entitled to share equally, share for share, in declared dividends. The authorized but unissued shares of common stock and preferred stock are available for future issuance without stockholder approval. These additional shares may be used for a variety of corporate purposes, including share based compensation, future public offerings to raise additional capital, corporate acquisitions and exchange on a one-for-one basis under the founding members’ right to convert their NCM LLC membership units into Company common stock. NCM LLC’s founding members received all proceeds from NCM, Inc.’s IPO and related issuances of debt, except for amounts needed to pay out-of-pocket costs of the financings and other expenses. The ESAs with the founding members were amended and restated in conjunction with the IPO under which NCM LLC became the exclusive provider of advertising services to the founding members for a 30-year term. In conformity with accounting guidance of the SEC concerning monetary consideration paid to promoters, such as the founding members, in exchange for property conveyed by the promoters, the excess over predecessor cost was treated as a special distribution. Because the founding members had no cost basis in the ESAs, nearly all payments to the founding members with the proceeds of the IPO and related debt, have been accounted for as distributions. The distributions by NCM LLC to the founding members made at the date of the IPO resulted in a consolidated stockholders’ deficit. As a noncontrolling interest cannot be shown as an asset, the founding members’ interest in NCM LLC’s members equity is included in distributions in excess of paid in capital in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Related-Party Transactions

Related-Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related-Party Transactions	9. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Founding Member Transactions— In connection with the IPO, the Company entered into several agreements to define and regulate the relationships among NCM, Inc., NCM LLC and the founding members. They include the following: · ESAs. Under the ESAs, NCM LLC is the exclusive provider within the United States of advertising services in the founding members’ theatres (subject to pre-existing contractual obligations and other limited exceptions for the benefit of the founding members). The advertising services include the use of the DCN equipment required to deliver the on-screen advertising and other content included in the FirstLook pre-show, use of the LEN and rights to sell and display certain lobby promotions. Further, 30 to 60 seconds of advertising included in the FirstLook pre-show is sold to NCM LLC’s founding members to satisfy the founding members’ on-screen advertising commitments under their beverage concessionaire agreements. In consideration for access to the founding members’ theatres, theatre patrons, the network equipment required to display on-screen and LEN video advertising and the use of theatres for lobby promotions, the founding members receive a monthly theatre access fee. · Common Unit Adjustment Agreement. The common unit adjustment agreement provides a mechanism for increasing or decreasing the membership units held by the founding members based on the acquisition or construction of new theatres or sale of theatres that are operated by each founding member and included in NCM LLC’s network. · Tax Receivable Agreement. The tax receivable agreement provides for the effective payment by NCM, Inc. to the founding members of 90% of the amount of cash savings, if any, in U.S. federal, state and local income tax or franchise tax that is actually realized as a result of certain increases in NCM, Inc.’s proportionate share of tax basis in NCM LLC’s tangible and intangible assets resulting from the IPO and related transactions. · Software License Agreement. At the date of the Company’s IPO, NCM LLC was granted a perpetual, royalty-free license from NCM LLC’s founding members to use certain proprietary software that existed at the time for the delivery of digital advertising and other content through the DCN to screens in the U.S. NCM LLC has made improvements to this software since the IPO date and NCM LLC owns those improvements, except for improvements that were developed jointly by NCM LLC and NCM LLC’s founding members, if any. Following is a summary of the transactions between the Company and the founding members (in millions): Years Ended Included in the Consolidated Statements of Income: December 31, January 1, December 26, 2013 Revenue: Beverage concessionaire revenue (included in advertising revenue) (1) $ 30.0 $ 38.4 $ 41.4 Advertising inventory revenue (included in advertising revenue) (2) 0.2 0.3 0.2 Operating expenses: Theatre access fee (3) 72.5 70.6 69.4 Revenue share from Fathom Events (included in Fathom Events operating costs) (4) — — 5.1 Purchase of movie tickets and concession products and rental of theatre space (included in Fathom Events operating costs) (5) — — 0.2 Purchase of movie tickets and concession products and rental of theatre space (included in selling and marketing costs) (6) 1.2 0.9 1.4 Purchase of movie tickets and concession products (included in advertising operating costs) (6) — — 0.2 Purchase of movie tickets and concession products and rental of theatre space (included in other administrative and other costs) 0.1 0.1 — Non-operating expenses: Gain on sale of Fathom Events (7) — — 25.4 Interest income from notes receivable (included in interest income) (7) 1.0 1.2 — (1) For the six months ended December 31, 2015, two of the founding members purchased 60 seconds of on-screen advertising time and one founding member purchased 30 seconds (with all three founding members having a right to purchase up to 90 seconds) from NCM LLC to satisfy their obligations under their beverage concessionaire agreements at a 30 second equivalent CPM rate specified by the ESA. For the first six months of 2015 and for the years ended December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, the founding members purchased 60 seconds of on-screen advertising time. (2) The value of such purchases is calculated by reference to NCM LLC’s advertising rate card. (3) Comprised of payments per theatre attendee, payments per digital screen with respect to the founding member theatres included in the Company’s network and payments for access to higher quality digital cinema equipment. (4) Prior to the sale of Fathom Events on December 26, 2013, these payments are at rates (percentage of event revenue) included in the ESAs based on the nature of the event. (5) Prior to the sale of Fathom Events on December 26, 2013, these were used primarily for marketing resale to Fathom Events customers. (6) Used primarily for marketing to NCM LLC’s advertising clients. (7) Refer to discussion of Fathom sale in Note 2— As of Included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets: December January 1, Current portion of note receivable - founding members (1) $ 4.2 $ 4.2 Long-term portion of note receivable - founding members (1) 12.5 16.6 Common unit adjustments and integration payments, net of amortization (included in intangible assets) 535.9 458.3 Current payable to founding members under tax receivable agreement 26.2 19.6 Long-term payable to founding members under tax receivable agreement 140.3 146.7 (1) Refer to discussion of Fathom sale in Note 2— At the date of the Company’s IPO, NCM LLC was granted a perpetual, royalty-free license from NCM LLC’s founding members to use certain proprietary software that existed at the time for the delivery of digital advertising and other content through the DCN to screens in the U.S. NCM LLC has made improvements to this software since the IPO date and NCM LLC owns those improvements, except for improvements that were developed jointly by NCM LLC and NCM LLC’s founding members, if any. On March 16, 2015, the Company announced the termination of the Merger Agreement with Screenvision. After the Merger Agreement was terminated, NCM LLC reimbursed NCM, Inc. for certain expenses pursuant to an indemnification agreement among NCM LLC, NCM, Inc. and the founding members. On March 17, 2015, NCM LLC paid Screenvision an approximate $26.8 million termination payment on behalf of NCM, Inc. This payment was $2 million lower than the reverse termination fee contemplated by the Merger Agreement. During the year ended December 31, 2015, NCM LLC also either paid directly or reimbursed NCM, Inc. for the legal and other merger-related costs of approximately $15.0 million ($7.5 million incurred by NCM, Inc. during the year ended January 1, 2015 and approximately $7.5 million incurred by NCM LLC during the year ended December 31, 2015). The Company and the founding members each bore a pro rata portion of the termination fee and the related merger expenses based on their aggregate ownership percentages in NCM LLC when the expenses were incurred. Pursuant to the terms of the NCM LLC Operating Agreement in place since the completion of the IPO, NCM LLC is required to make mandatory distributions on a proportionate basis to its members of available cash, as defined in the NCM LLC Operating Agreement, on a quarterly basis in arrears. Mandatory distributions for the years ended December 31, 2015, January 1, 2015 and December 26, 2013 are as follows (in millions): Years Ended December January 1, 2015 December 26, 2013 AMC $ 23.8 $ 21.9 $ 29.8 Cinemark 28.7 28.0 36.9 Regal 29.6 29.5 37.1 Total founding members 82.1 79.4 103.8 NCM, Inc. 66.4 67.0 89.6 Total $ 148.5 $ 146.4 $ 193.4 Due to the merger termination fee and related merger expenses, the mandatory distributions of available cash by NCM LLC to its founding members and NCM, Inc. for the three months ended April 2, 2015 was calculated as negative $25.5 million ($14.0 million for the founding members and $11.5 million for NCM, Inc.). Therefore, there was no payment made in the second quarter of 2015. Under the terms of the NCM LLC Operating Agreement, this negative amount will be netted against the available cash distributions for the second quarter of 2016, which will be paid in the third quarter of 2016. Until the settlement in the third quarter of 2016, the remaining merger-related costs will be funded through borrowings on the NCM LLC revolving credit facility. The mandatory distributions of available cash by NCM LLC to its founding members for the quarter ended December 31, 2015 of $32.3 million, is included in amounts due to founding members in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2015 and will be made in the first quarter of 2016. The distributions to NCM, Inc. are eliminated in consolidation. Amounts due to founding members as of December 31, 2015 were comprised of the following (in millions): AMC Cinemark Regal Total Theatre access fees, net of beverage revenues $ 1.8 $ 1.0 $ 1.5 $ 4.3 Cost and other reimbursement (0.9 ) (0.3 ) — (1.2 ) Distributions payable to founding members 10.2 10.9 11.3 32.4 Total $ 11.1 $ 11.6 $ 12.8 $ 35.5 Amounts due to founding members as of January 1, 2015 were comprised of the following (in millions): AMC Cinemark Regal Total Theatre access fees, net of beverage revenues $ 0.8 $ 0.8 $ 1.2 $ 2.8 Cost and other reimbursement (0.6 ) (0.2 ) — (0.8 ) Distributions payable to founding members 9.1 11.6 12.2 32.9 Total $ 9.3 $ 12.2 $ 13.4 $ 34.9 Common Unit Membership Redemption — The NCM LLC Operating Agreement provides a redemption right of the founding members to exchange common membership units of NCM LLC for shares of the Company’s common stock on a one-for-one basis, or at the Company’s option, a cash payment equal to the market price of one share of NCM, Inc. common stock. During the third quarter of 2013, Regal exercised the redemption right of an aggregate 2,300,000 common membership units for a like number of shares of common stock. Such redemptions took place immediately prior to the closing of an underwritten public offering and the closing of an overallotment option. The Company did not receive any proceeds from the sale of its common stock by Regal. During the fourth quarter of 2015, AMC exercised the redemption right of an aggregate 200,000 common membership units for a like number of shares of NCM, Inc.’s common stock. These shares were not sold and as of December 31, 2015 AMC owned 200,000 shares of NCM, Inc. common stock. Pursuant to ASC 810-10-45, the Company accounted for the change in its ownership interest in NCM LLC from these redemptions as equity transactions and no gain or loss was recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income. During the years ended December 31, 2015 and December 26, 2013, the Company recorded deferred tax assets of $1.4 million and $4.1 million, respectively for its additional ownership interest in NCM LLC as a result of these redemptions to reflect the tax effective difference between the tax basis and the book basis, the majority of which will be amortized over a 15-year period for federal income tax purposes. In addition, the Company recorded an increase of $0.7 million and $4.5 million during the years ended December 31, 2015 and December 26, 2013, respectively in its long-term payable to founding members for the estimated payment to the founding members of 90% of the amount of cash savings, if any, in U.S. federal, state and local income tax or franchise tax that the Company expects to realize as a result of the deferred tax asset, which is recorded at its present value. The discount on this liability is a temporary difference that resulted in an additional $0.2 million and $2.1 million deferred tax liability during the years ended December 31, 2015 and December 26, 2013, respectively. AC JV, LLC Transactions — The Company accounts for its investment in AC JV, LLC under the equity method of accounting in accordance with ASC 323-30 , Investments—Equity Method and Joint Ventures (“ASC 323-30”) because AC JV, LLC is a limited liability company with the characteristics of a limited partnership and ASC 323-30 requires the use of equity method accounting unless the Company’s interest is so minor that it would have virtually no influence over partnership operating and financial policies. Although NCM LLC does not have a representative on AC JV, LLC’s Board of Directors or any voting, consent or blocking rights with respect to the governance or operations of AC JV, LLC, the Company concluded that its interest was more than minor under the accounting guidance. The Company’s investment in AC JV, LLC was $1.2 million and $1.3 million as of December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2015, NCM LLC received a cash distribution from AC JV, LLC of $0.2 million. Following is a summary of the transactions between NCM LLC and AC JV, LLC (in millions): Years Ended Included in the Consolidated Statements of Income: December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 December 26, 2013 Transition services (included in network costs) (1) $ 0.1 $ 0.2 $ — Equity in earnings of non-consolidated entities (included in other non-operating expense) 0.1 0.2 — (1) In connection with the sale of Fathom Events, NCM LLC entered into a transition services agreement to provide certain corporate overhead services for a fee and reimbursement for the use of facilities and certain services including creative, technical event management and event management for the newly formed limited liability company. These fees received by NCM LLC are included as an offset to network costs in the audited Consolidated Statements of Income. Related Party Affiliates — NCM LLC enters into network affiliate agreements with network affiliates for NCM LLC to provide in-theatre advertising at theatre locations that are owned by companies that are affiliates of certain of the founding members or directors of NCM, Inc. Related party affiliate agreements are entered into at terms that are similar to those of the Company’s other network affiliates. NCM LLC has an agreement with LA Live, an affiliate of The Anschutz Corporation. The Anschutz Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Anschutz Company, which is the controlling stockholder of Regal. During the years ended December 31, 2015, January 1, 2015 and December 26, 2013 there was approximately $0.2 million, $0.2 million and $0.2 million, respectively, included in advertising operating costs related to LA Live, and there was approximately $0.1 million and $0.1 million of accounts payable with this company as of December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, respectively. Other Transactions — NCM LLC had an agreement with an interactive media company to sell some of its online inventory. One of NCM, Inc.’s directors is also a director of this media company. During the years ended December 31, 2015, January 1, 2015 and December 26, 2013, this company generated approximately $0.0 million, $0.3 million and $0.6 million, respectively, in revenue for NCM LLC and there was approximately $0.3 million and $0.3 million, respectively, of accounts receivable due from this company as of December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015. NCM LLC has an agreement with AEG Live, an affiliate of The Anschutz Corporation, for AEG Live to showcase musical artists in the FirstLook

Borrowings

Borrowings	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Borrowings	10. BORROWINGS The following table summarizes NCM LLC’s total outstanding debt as of December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015 and the significant terms of its borrowing arrangements: Outstanding Balance as of Borrowings ($ in millions) December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 Maturity Date Interest Rate Revolving Credit Facility $ 66.0 $ 22.0 November (1) Term Loans 270.0 270.0 November 26, 2019 (1) Senior Unsecured Notes 200.0 200.0 July 15, 2021 7.875% Senior Secured Notes 400.0 400.0 April 15, 2022 6.000% Total $ 936.0 $ 892.0 (1) The interest rates on the revolving credit facility and term loan are described below. Senior Secured Credit Facility – As of December 31, 2015, NCM LLC’s senior secured credit facility consisted of a $135.0 million revolving credit facility and a $270.0 million term loan. On June 18, 2014, NCM LLC entered into an incremental amendment of its senior secured credit facility whereby the revolving credit facility was increased by $25.0 million. In addition, on July 2, 2014, NCM LLC entered into an amendment of its senior secured credit facility whereby the maturity date was extended by two years to November 26, 2019, which corresponds to the maturity date of the $270 million term loans. The obligations under the senior secured credit facility are secured by a lien on substantially all of the assets of NCM LLC. Revolving Credit Facility – The revolving credit facility portion of NCM LLC’s total borrowings is available, subject to certain conditions, for general corporate purposes of NCM LLC in the ordinary course of business and for other transactions permitted under the senior secured credit facility, and a portion is available for letters of credit. As of December 31, 2015, NCM LLC’s total availability under the $135.0 million revolving credit facility was $69.0 million. The unused line fee is 0.50% per annum. Borrowings under the revolving credit facility bear interest at NCM LLC’s option of either the LIBOR index plus an applicable margin or the base rate (Prime Rate or the Federal Funds Effective Rate, as defined in the senior secured credit facility) plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin for the revolving credit facility is determined quarterly and is subject to adjustment based upon a consolidated net senior secured leverage ratio for NCM LLC (the ratio of secured funded debt less unrestricted cash and cash equivalents, over a non-GAAP measure defined in the senior secured credit facility). The applicable margins on the revolving credit facility are the LIBOR index plus 2.00% or the base rate plus 1.00%. The weighted-average interest rate on the outstanding balance on the revolving credit facility as of December 31, 2015 was 2.24%. On December 31, 2014, $14.0 million of the revolving credit facility matured and NCM LLC paid the balance in full, along with any accrued and unpaid fees and interest. The maturity date applicable to the remaining revolving credit facility principal is November 26, 2019. Term Loans – In connection with the amendment of its senior secured credit facility on May 2, 2013, the interest rate on the term loans decreased by 50 basis points to a rate at NCM LLC’s option of either the LIBOR index plus 2.75% or the base rate (Prime Rate or the Federal Funds Effective Rate, as defined in the senior secured credit facility) plus 1.75%. The weighted-average interest rate on the term loans as of December 31, 2015 was 2.99%. Interest on the term loans is currently paid monthly. The senior secured credit facility contains a number of covenants and financial ratio requirements, with which NCM LLC was in compliance at December 31, 2015, including maintaining a consolidated net senior secured leverage ratio of 6.5 times on a quarterly basis. NCM LLC is permitted to make quarterly dividend payments and other payments based on leverage ratios for NCM LLC and its subsidiaries so long as no default or event of default has occurred and continues to occur. The quarterly dividend payments and other distributions are made even if consolidated net senior secured leverage ratio is less than or equal to 6.5 times. In addition, there are no borrower distribution restrictions as long as NCM LLC’s consolidated net senior secured leverage ratio is below 6.5 times and NCM LLC is in compliance with its debt covenants. If there are limitations on the restricted payments, NCM LLC may not declare or pay any dividends, or make any payments on account of NCM LLC, or set aside assets for the retirement or other acquisition of capital stock of the borrower or any subsidiaries, or make any other distribution for obligations of NCM LLC. When these restrictions are effective, NCM LLC may still pay the services fee and reimbursable costs pursuant to terms of the management agreement. NCM LLC can also make payments pursuant to the tax receivable agreement in the amount, and at the time necessary to satisfy the contractual obligations with respect to the actual cash tax benefits payable to NCM LLC’s founding members. As of December 31, 2015, the NCM LLC’s consolidated net senior secured leverage ratio was 3.3 times (versus the covenant of 6.5 times). Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021 – On July 5, 2011, NCM LLC completed a private placement of $200.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.875% Senior Unsecured Notes for which the registered exchange offering was completed on September 22, 2011. The Senior Unsecured Notes pay interest semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year, which commenced January 15, 2012. The notes are subordinated to all existing and future secured debt, including indebtedness under the Company’s existing senior secured credit facility and the Senior Secured Notes defined below. The Senior Unsecured Notes contain certain non-maintenance covenants with which NCM LLC was in compliance as of December 31, 2015. Senior Secured Notes due 2022 – On April 27, 2012, NCM LLC completed a private placement of $400.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.00% Senior Secured Notes for which the registered exchange offering was completed on November 26, 2012. The Senior Secured Notes pay interest semi-annually in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year, which commenced October 15, 2012. The Senior Secured Notes are senior secured obligations of NCM LLC, rank the same as NCM LLC’s senior secured credit facility, subject to certain exceptions, and share in the same collateral that secures NCM LLC’s obligations under the senior secured credit facility. The Senior Secured Notes contain certain non-maintenance covenants with which NCM LLC was in compliance as of December 31, 2015. Future Maturities of Borrowings – The scheduled annual maturities on the Senior Secured Credit Facility and Senior Secured and Senior Unsecured Notes as of December 31, 2015 are as follows (in millions): Year Amount 2016 $ — 2017 — 2018 — 2019 336.0 2020 — Thereafter 600.0 Total $ 936.0

Share-Based Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation	11. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION The NCM, Inc. 2007 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Equity Incentive Plan”), reserves 12,974,589 shares of common stock available for issuance or delivery under the Equity Incentive Plan of which 3,636,589 shares remain available for future grants as of December 31, 2015 (assuming 100% achievement of targets on performance-based restricted stock). The types of awards that may be granted under the Equity Incentive Plan include stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units or other stock based awards. Stock options awarded under the Equity Incentive Plan are granted with an exercise price equal to the closing market price of NCM, Inc. common stock on the date the Company’s board of directors approves the grant. Upon vesting of the restricted stock awards or exercise of options, NCM LLC will issue common membership units to the Company equal to the number of shares of the Company’s common stock represented by such awards. Options and restricted stock vest annually over a three or five-year period and options have either 10-year or 15-year contractual terms. A forfeiture rate of 5% was estimated to reflect the potential separation of employees. Certain option and share awards provide for accelerated vesting if there is a change in control, as defined in the Equity Incentive Plan. In addition, certain restricted stock awards include performance vesting conditions, which permit vesting to the extent that the Company achieves specified non-GAAP targets at the end of the measurement period. The length of the measurement period is two to three years. Restricted stock units granted to non-employee directors vest after approximately one year. Compensation Cost —The Company recognized $14.8 million, $7.7 million and $5.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, January 1, 2015 and December 26, 2013, respectively, of share-based compensation expense and $0.3 million, $0.1 million and $0.1 million was capitalized during the years ended December 31, 2015, January 1, 2015 and December 26, 2013, respectively. The income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation was approximately $2.5 million, $1.4 million, and $1.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, January 1, 2015 and December 26, 2013, respectively. As of December 31, 2015, unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested options was approximately $0.0 million, as stock options were fully vested as of December 31, 2015. As of December 31, 2015, unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock and restricted stock units was approximately $19.6 million, which will be recognized over a weighted average remaining period of 1.8 years. Stock Options —A summary of option award activity under the Equity Incentive Plan as of December 31, 2015, and changes during the year then ended are presented below: Options Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions) Outstanding as of January 1, 2015 3,004,841 $ 16.53 Granted — — Exercised (104,837 ) $ 12.25 Forfeited (192,252 ) $ 17.93 Expired — — Outstanding as of December 31, 2015 2,707,752 $ 16.60 4.8 $ 1.4 Exercisable as of December 31, 2015 2,707,752 $ 16.60 4.8 $ 1.4 Vested and expected to vest as of December 31, 2015 2,707,752 $ 16.60 4.8 $ 1.4 The Company did not grant stock options during the years ended December 31, 2015, January 1, 2015 or December 26, 2013. The fair value of each option award was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing valuation model. The intrinsic value of options exercised during the year was $0.4 million, $0.2 million and $6.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, January 1, 2015 and December 26, 2013, respectively. The total fair value of awards vested during the years ended December 31, 2015, January 1, 2015 and December 26, 2013 was $0.7 million, $2.2 million and $4.9 million, respectively. Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units —Under the non-vested stock program, common stock of the Company may be granted at no cost to officers, independent directors and employees, subject to requisite service and/or meeting financial performance targets, and as such restrictions lapse, the award vests in that proportion. The participants are entitled to cash dividends and to vote their respective shares (in the case of restricted stock), although the sale and transfer of such shares is prohibited and the shares are subject to forfeiture during the restricted period. Additionally, the accrued cash dividends for 2013, 2014 and 2015 grants are subject to forfeiture during the restricted period should the underlying shares not vest. As of December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, accrued dividends totaled $3.7 million and $1.8 million, respectively. The weighted average grant date fair value of non-vested stock was $14.76, $19.18, and $15.17 for the years ended December 31, 2015, January 1, 2015 and December 26, 2013, respectively. The total fair value of awards vested was $11.6 million, $3.6 million and $7.5 million during the years ended December 31, 2015, January 1, 2015 and December 26, 2013, respectively. As of December 31, 2015, the total number of restricted stock and restricted stock units that are ultimately expected to vest, after consideration of expected forfeitures and estimated vesting of performance-based restricted stock is 2,337,754. A summary of restricted stock award and restricted stock unit activity under the Equity Incentive Plan as of December 31, 2015, and changes during the year then ended are presented below: Number of Restricted Shares and Restricted Stock Units Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Non-vested balance as of January 1, 2015 2,155,996 $ 16.40 Granted 1,290,185 14.76 Vested (274,059 ) 17.98 Forfeited (608,485 ) 13.80 Non-vested balance as of December 31, 2015 2,563,637 $ 16.03

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans	12. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS The Company sponsors the NCM 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan (the “Plan”) under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, for the benefit of substantially all full-time employees. The Plan provides that participants may contribute up to 20% of their compensation, subject to Internal Revenue Service limitations. Employee contributions are invested in various investment funds based upon election made by the employee. The Company made discretionary contributions of $1.3

Commitments And Contingencies

Commitments And Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments And Contingencies	13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Legal Actions —The Company is subject to claims and legal actions in the ordinary course of business. The Company believes such claims will not have a material effect, individually and in aggregate, on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Operating Commitments — The Company leases office facilities for its headquarters in Centennial, Colorado and also in various cities for its sales and marketing and software development personnel. Total lease expense for the years ended December 31, 2015, January 1, 2015 and December 26, 2013, was $2.3 million, $2.2 million and $2.3 million, respectively. Future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases as of December 31, 2015 are as follows (in millions): Year Minimum 2016 $ 2.7 2017 2.1 2018 1.8 2019 1.8 2020 1.7 Thereafter 1.0 Total $ 11.1 Minimum Revenue Guarantees —As part of the network affiliate agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business under which the Company sells advertising for display in various network affiliate theatre chains, the Company has agreed to certain minimum revenue guarantees on a per attendee basis. If a network affiliate achieves the attendance set forth in their respective agreement, the Company has guaranteed minimum revenue for the network affiliate per attendee if such amount paid under the revenue share arrangement is less than its guaranteed amount. The amount and term varies for each network affiliate, but terms range from three to 20 years, prior to any renewal periods of which some are at the option of the Company. As of December 31, 2015, the maximum potential amount of future payments the Company could be required to make pursuant to the minimum revenue guarantees is $38.3 million over the remaining terms of the network affiliate agreements, which calculation does not include any potential extensions offered subsequent to December 31, 2015. As of December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, the Company had no liabilities recorded for these obligations, as such guarantees are less than the expected share of revenue paid to the affiliate.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	14. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Non-Recurring Measurements —Certain assets are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. These assets are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances. These assets include long-lived assets, intangible assets, cost and equity method investments, notes receivable and borrowings. Long-Lived Assets, Intangible Assets, Other Investments and Notes Receivable —As described in Note 1— , the Company regularly reviews long-lived assets (primarily property, plant and equipment), intangible assets, investments accounted for under the cost or equity method and notes receivable for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of the assets may not be fully recoverable. When the estimated fair value is determined to be lower than the carrying value of the asset, an impairment charge is recorded to write the asset down to its estimated fair value. As of December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, the Company had other investments of $5.4 million and $2.5 million, respectively. The fair value of these investments has not been estimated as of December 31, 2015 as there were no identified events or changes in the circumstances that had a significant adverse effect on the fair value of the investments and it is not practicable to do so because the equity securities are not in publicly traded companies. Refer to Note 1— Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies As of December 31, 2015, the Company had notes receivable totaling $16.7 million from its founding members related to the sale of Fathom Events, as described in Note 2— Divestiture Borrowings — The carrying amount of the revolving credit facility is considered a reasonable estimate of fair value due to its floating-rate terms. The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments where carrying values do not approximate fair value are as follows (in millions): As of December 31, 2015 As of January 1, 2015 Carrying Value Fair Value (1) Carrying Value Fair Value (1) Term Loans $ 270.0 $ 269.3 $ 270.0 $ 257.9 Senior Unsecured Notes 200.0 208.4 200.0 210.8 Senior Secured Notes 400.0 414.5 400.0 400.8 (1) The Company has estimated the fair value on an average of at least two non-binding broker quotes and the Company’s analysis. If the Company were to measure the borrowings in the above table at fair value on the balance sheet they would be classified as Level 2. Recurring Measurements —The fair values of the Company’s assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis pursuant to ASC 820-10 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures are as follows (in millions): Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using Fair Value As of December 31, 2015 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) ASSETS: Cash equivalents (1) $ 6.4 $ 6.4 $ — $ — Short-term marketable securities (2) 13.2 9.5 3.7 — Long-term marketable securities (2) 40.5 30.6 9.9 — Total assets $ 60.1 $ 46.5 $ 13.6 $ — Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using Fair Value As of January 1, 2015 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) ASSETS: Cash equivalents (1) $ 2.5 $ 2.5 $ — $ — Short-term marketable securities (2) 21.7 9.5 12.2 — Long-term marketable securities (2) 45.5 41.5 4.0 — Total assets $ 69.7 $ 53.5 $ 16.2 $ — (1) — The Company’s cash equivalents are carried at estimated fair value. Cash equivalents consist of money market accounts which the Company has classified as Level 1 given the active market for these accounts and commercial paper with original maturities of three months or less, which are classified as Level 2 and are valued as described below. (2) — The carrying amount and fair value of the marketable securities are equivalent since the Company accounts for these instruments at fair value. The Company’s government agency bonds, commercial paper and certificates of deposit are valued using third party broker quotes. The value of the Company’s government agency bonds is derived from quoted market information. The inputs in the valuation are generally classified as Level 1 given the active market for these securities; however if an active market does not exist, the inputs are recorded at a lower level in the fair value hierarchy. The value of commercial paper and certificates of deposit is derived from pricing models using inputs based upon market information, including contractual terms, market prices and yield curves. The inputs to the valuation pricing models are observable in the market, and as such are generally classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, there was an inconsequential amount of net realized gains (losses) recognized in interest income and an inconsequential amount of net unrealized holding gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income. Original cost of short term marketable securities is based on the specific identification method. As of December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, there were no gross unrealized losses related to individual securities that had been in a continuous loss position for 12 months or longer. The amortized cost basis, aggregate fair value and maturities of the marketable securities the Company held as of December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015 are as follows: As of December 31, 2015 Amortized Cost Basis (in millions) Aggregate Fair Value (in millions) Maturities (1) (in years) MARKETABLE SECURITIES: Short-term municipal bonds $ 9.5 $ 9.5 0.4 Short-term certificates of deposit 3.7 3.7 0.6 Total short-term marketable securities 13.2 13.2 Long-term U.S. government treasury bonds 1.2 1.2 1.8 Long-term municipal bonds 1.7 1.7 1.7 Long-term U.S. government agency bonds 27.9 27.7 3.4 Long-term certificates of deposit 9.9 9.9 1.9 Total long-term marketable securities 40.7 40.5 Total marketable securities $ 53.9 $ 53.7 As of January 1, 2015 Amortized Cost Basis (in millions) Aggregate Fair Value (in millions) Maturities (1) (in years) MARKETABLE SECURITIES: Short-term municipal bonds $ 9.4 $ 9.5 0.5 Short-term commercial paper: Financial 3.4 3.4 — Industrial 3.3 3.3 0.1 Utility 3.0 3.0 0.2 Short-term certificates of deposit 2.5 2.5 0.6 Total short-term marketable securities 21.6 21.7 Long-term U.S. government treasury bonds 5.1 5.1 2.7 Long-term municipal bonds 0.3 0.3 1.4 Long-term U.S. government agency bonds 36.1 36.1 3.3 Long-term certificates of deposit 4.0 4.0 3.1 Total long-term marketable securities 45.5 45.5 Total marketable securities $ 67.1 $ 67.2 (1) Maturities — Securities available for sale include obligations with various contractual maturity dates some of which are greater than one year. The Company considers the securities to be liquid and convertible to cash within 30 days.

Derivative Instruments And Hedg

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities	15. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES During 2012, NCM LLC terminated interest rate swap agreements that were used to hedge its interest rate risk associated with its term loan. Following the termination of the swap agreements, the variable interest rate on NCM LLC’s $270.0 million term loan is unhedged and as of December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, the Company did not have any outstanding derivative assets or liabilities. A portion of the breakage fees paid to terminate the swap agreements was for swaps in which the underlying debt remained outstanding. The balance in AOCI related to these swaps was fixed and was amortized into earnings over the remaining period during which interest payments were hedged, or February 13, 2015. The Company considered the guidance in ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging The changes in AOCI by component for the years ended December 31, 2015, January 1, 2015 and December 26, 2013 were as follows (in millions): Years Ended December January December Income Statement Location Balance at beginning of period $ (0.4 ) $ (3.2 ) $ (6.7 ) Amounts reclassified from AOCI: Amortization on discontinued cash flow hedges 1.6 10.0 10.3 Amortization of terminated derivatives Total amounts reclassified from AOCI 1.6 10.0 10.3 Noncontrolling interest on reclassifications (0.9 ) (5.4 ) (5.6 ) Tax effect on reclassifications (0.3 ) (1.8 ) (1.8 ) Net other comprehensive income 0.4 2.8 2.9 Impact of subsidiary ownership changes — — 0.6 Balance at end of period $ — $ (0.4 ) $ (3.2 )

Segment Reporting

Segment Reporting	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting	16. SEGMENT REPORTING Advertising revenue accounted for 100.0%, 100.0% and 92.1%, of consolidated revenue for the years ended December 31, 2015, January 1, 2015, and December 26, 2013, respectively. The following tables present revenue, less directly identifiable expenses to arrive at income before income taxes for the advertising reportable segment, the combined Fathom Events operating segments (disposed on December 26, 2013), and network, administrative and unallocated costs. Refer to Note 1— Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Year Ended December 31, 2015 (in millions) Advertising Fathom Events (1) Network, Administrative Unallocated Costs Consolidated Revenue $ 446.5 $ — $ — $ 446.5 Operating costs 103.3 — 17.8 121.1 Selling and marketing costs 66.8 — 5.5 72.3 Administrative and other costs 3.5 — 35.1 38.6 Merger termination fee and related merger costs — — 34.3 34.3 Depreciation and amortization — — 32.2 32.2 Interest and other non-operating costs — — 66.5 66.5 Income (loss) before income taxes $ 272.9 $ — $ (191.4 ) $ 81.5 Year Ended January 1, 2015 (in millions) Advertising Fathom Events (1) Network, Administrative and Unallocated Costs Consolidated Revenue $ 394.0 $ — $ — $ 394.0 Operating costs 97.0 — 18.3 115.3 Selling and marketing costs 54.8 — 2.8 57.6 Administrative and other costs 2.8 — 26.7 29.5 Merger termination fee and related merger costs — — 7.5 7.5 Depreciation and amortization — — 32.4 32.4 Interest and other non-operating costs — — 76.2 76.2 Income (loss) before income taxes $ 239.4 $ — $ (163.9 ) $ 75.5 Year Ended December 26, 2013 (in millions) Advertising Fathom Events (1) Network, Administrative and Unallocated Costs Consolidated Revenue $ 426.3 $ 36.5 $ — $ 462.8 Operating costs 98.4 25.5 19.4 143.3 Selling and marketing costs 56.1 3.6 1.8 61.5 Administrative and other costs 2.9 0.9 25.6 29.4 Depreciation and amortization — — 26.6 26.6 Interest and other non-operating costs — — 52.0 52.0 Income (loss) before income taxes $ 268.9 $ 6.5 $ (125.4 ) $ 150.0 The following is a summary of revenue by category (in millions): Years Ended December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 December 26, 2013 National advertising revenue $ 309.5 $ 258.8 $ 295.0 Local and regional advertising revenue 107.0 96.8 89.9 Founding member advertising revenue from beverage concessionaire agreements 30.0 38.4 41.4 Fathom Consumer revenue (1) — — 34.4 Fathom Business revenue (1) — — 2.1 Total revenue $ 446.5 $ 394.0 $ 462.8 (1) Fathom Events was sold on December 26, 2013 as discussed in Note 2— .

Valuation And Qualifying Accoun

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts	17. VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS The Company’s valuation allowance for doubtful accounts and deferred tax assets for the years ended December 31, 2015, January 1, 2015 and December 26, 2013 were as follows (in millions): Years Ended December January 1, 2015 December 26, 2013 ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS: Balance at beginning of period $ 4.3 $ 5.7 $ 4.5 Provision for bad debt 1.9 (0.1 ) 2.1 Write-offs, net (0.6 ) (1.3 ) (0.9 ) Balance at end of period $ 5.6 $ 4.3 $ 5.7 Years Ended December January 1, 2015 December 26, 2013 VALUATION ALLOWANCE ON DEFERRED TAX ASSETS: Balance at beginning of period $ — $ — $ 3.3 Valuation allowance (reversed) recorded — — (3.3 ) Balance at end of period $ — $ — $ —

Quarterly Financial Data

Quarterly Financial Data	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Data	18. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) The following represents selected information from the Company’s unaudited quarterly Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015 (in millions, except per share data): 2015 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Revenue $ 76.9 $ 121.5 $ 111.7 $ 136.4 Operating expenses 93.6 66.1 63.9 74.9 Operating income (16.7 ) 55.4 47.8 61.5 Consolidated net (loss) income (30.2 ) 33.3 26.9 33.7 (Loss) Net income attributable to NCM, Inc. (9.0 ) 10.1 7.7 6.6 (Loss) Earnings per NCM, Inc. share, basic (1) (0.15 ) 0.17 0.13 0.11 (Loss) Earnings per NCM, Inc. share, diluted (1) (0.15 ) 0.17 0.13 0.11 2014 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Revenue $ 70.2 $ 99.9 $ 100.8 $ 123.1 Operating expenses 57.4 59.6 60.1 65.2 Operating income 12.8 40.3 40.7 57.9 Consolidated net (loss) income (4.6 ) 17.9 19.4 32.9 (Loss) Net income attributable to NCM, Inc. (3.1 ) 3.6 4.8 8.1 (Loss) Earnings per NCM, Inc. share, basic (1) (0.05 ) 0.06 0.08 0.14 (Loss) Earnings per NCM, Inc. share, diluted (1) (0.05 ) 0.06 0.08 0.14 (1) Earnings per share in each quarter is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during that quarter while earnings per share for the full year is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year.

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event	19. SUBSEQUENT EVENT On January 20, 2016, the Company declared a cash dividend of $0.22 per share (approximately $13.1 million) on each share of the Company’s common stock (not including outstanding restricted stock which will accrue dividends until the shares vest) to stockholders of record on March 10, 2016 to be paid on March 24, 2016.

Basis Of Presentation And Sum30

Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis Of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The Company has prepared its Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes of NCM, Inc. in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ financial statements to conform to the current presentation (refer to Note 7— Income Taxes As a result of the various related-party agreements discussed in Note 9— Related Party Transactions
Estimates	Estimates —The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates include those related to the reserve for uncollectible accounts receivable, share-based compensation, interest rate swaps and income taxes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Accounting Period	Accounting Period — The Company has a 52-week or 53-week fiscal year ending on the first Thursday after December 25. Fiscal year 2015 contained 52 weeks. Fiscal years 2014 and 2013 contained 53 and 52 weeks, respectively. Throughout this document, the fiscal years are referred to as set forth below: Reference in Fiscal Year Ended this Document December 31, 2015 2015 January 1, 2015 2014 December 26, 2013 2013
Segment Reporting	Segment Reporting —Advertising is the principal business activity of the Company and is the Company’s only reportable segment under the requirements of ASC 280 – Segment Reporting . Fathom Events (prior to its sale) was an operating segment under ASC 280. The Company does not evaluate its segments on a fully allocated cost basis, nor does the Company track segment assets separately. As such, the results are not indicative of what segment results of operations would have been had it been operated on a fully allocated cost basis. The Company cautions that it would be inappropriate to assume that unallocated operating costs are incurred proportional to segment revenue or any directly identifiable segment expenses. Refer to Note 16— Segment Reporting .
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition —The Company derives revenue principally from the advertising business, which includes on-screen and lobby network (LEN) advertising and lobby promotions and advertising on entertainment websites and mobile applications owned by us and other companies. Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery occurs or services are rendered, the sales price is fixed and determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company considers the terms of each arrangement to determine the appropriate accounting treatment. On-screen advertising consists of national and local advertising. National advertising is sold on a cost per thousand (“CPM”) basis, while local and regional advertising is sold on a per-screen, per-week basis and to a lesser extent on a CPM basis. The Company recognizes national advertising as impressions (or theatre attendees) are delivered and recognizes local on-screen advertising revenue during the period in which the advertising airs. The Company recognizes revenue derived from lobby network and promotions when the advertising is displayed in theatre lobbies and recognizes revenue from branded entertainment websites and mobile applications when the online or mobile impressions are served. The Company may make contractual guarantees to deliver a specified number of impressions to view the customers’ advertising. If those contracted number of impressions are not delivered, the Company will run additional advertising to deliver the contracted impressions at a later date. The deferred portion of the revenue associated with the undelivered impressions is referred to as a make-good provision. In rare cases, the Company will make a cash refund of the portion of the contract related to the undelivered impressions. The Company defers the revenue associated with the make-good until the advertising airs to the theatre attendance specified in the advertising contract. The make-good provision is recorded within accrued expenses in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company records deferred revenue when cash payments are received, or invoices are issued, in advance of revenue being earned. Deferred revenue is classified as a current liability as it is expected to be earned within the next twelve months. Fathom Events revenue was recognized in the period in which the event was held. The Company recorded $3.1 million, $1.2 million and $0.0 million during the years ended December 31, 2015, January 1, 2015 and December 26, 2013, respectively, as advertising revenue whereby the Company received as consideration equity securities in privately held companies. The Company recorded the revenue at the estimated fair value of the advertising exchanged based upon the fair value of the advertising sold for cash within contracts.
Barter Transactions	Barter Transactions —The Company enters into barter transactions that exchange advertising program time for products and services used principally for selling and marketing activities. The Company records barter transactions at the estimated fair value of the advertising exchanged based on fair value received for similar advertising from cash paying customers. Revenues for advertising barter transactions are recognized when advertising is provided, and products and services received are charged to expense when used. Any timing differences between the delivery of the bartered revenue and the use of the bartered expense products and services are recorded through accounts receivable. Revenue from barter transactions for the years ended December 31, 2015, January 1, 2015 and December 26, 2013 was $ 2.0 million, $1.3 million and $1.9 million, respectively. Expense recorded from barter transactions for the years ended December 31, 2015, January 1, 2015 and December 26, 2013 was $2.5 million, $1.2 million and $2.9 million, respectively.
Operating Costs	Operating Costs —Advertising-related operating costs primarily include personnel and other costs related to advertising fulfillment, payments due to unaffiliated theatre circuits under the network affiliate agreements, and to a lesser extent, production costs of non-digital advertising. Fathom Events operating costs include revenue share under the ESAs to the founding members and revenue share to affiliate theatres under separate agreements, payments to event content producers and other direct costs of the meeting or event, including equipment rental, catering and movie tickets acquired primarily from the founding members. Payments to the founding members of a theatre access fee is comprised of a payment per theatre attendee, a payment per digital screen and a payment per digital cinema projector equipped in the theatres, all of which escalate over time. Refer to Item 7—“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ” Network costs include personnel, satellite bandwidth, repairs, and other costs of maintaining and operating the digital network and preparing advertising and other content for transmission across the digital network. These costs were not specifically allocated between the advertising business and the Fathom Events business (prior to the sale of Fathom Events).
Cash And Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents —All highly liquid debt instruments and investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less are classified as cash equivalents and are considered available-for-sale securities. There are cash balances in a bank in excess of the federally insured limits or in the form of a money market demand account with a major financial institution.
Restricted Cash	Restricted Cash —As of December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, other non-current assets included restricted cash of $ 0.3 million, which secures a letter of credit used as a lease deposit on the Company’s New York office.
Marketable Securities	Marketable Securities —The Company’s marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale and are reported at fair value. The fair value of substantially all securities is determined by quoted market information and pricing models using inputs based upon market information, including contractual terms, market prices and yield curves. The estimated fair value of securities for which there are no quoted market prices is based on similar types of securities that are traded in the market.
Concentration Of Credit Risk And Significant Customers	Concentration of Credit Risk and Significant Customers —Bad debts are provided for using the allowance for doubtful accounts method based on historical experience and management’s evaluation of outstanding receivables at the end of the period. Receivables are written off when management determines amounts are uncollectible. Trade accounts receivable are uncollateralized and represent a large number of geographically dispersed debtors. The collectability risk with respect to national and regional advertising is reduced by transacting with founding members or large, national advertising agencies who have strong reputations in the advertising industry and clients with stable financial positions. The Company has smaller contracts with thousands of local clients that are not individually significant. As of December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, there were no advertising agency groups or individual customers through which the Company sources national advertising revenue representing more than 10% of the Company’s outstanding gross receivable balance. During the years ended December 31, 2015, January 1, 2015 and December 26, 2013, there were no customers that accounted for more than 10% of revenue. Receivables consisted of the following (in millions): As of December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 Trade accounts $ 153.6 $ 119.4 Other 0.9 1.4 Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (5.6 ) (4.3 ) Total $ 148.9 $ 116.5
Long-Lived Assets	Long-lived Assets —Property and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation or amortization. Generally, the equipment associated with the digital network of the founding member theatres is owned by the founding members, while the equipment associated with network affiliate theatres is owned by the Company. Major renewals and improvements are capitalized, while replacements, maintenance, and repairs that do not improve or extend the lives of the respective assets are expensed as incurred. The Company records depreciation and amortization using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives: Equipment 4-10 years Computer hardware and software 3-5 years Leasehold improvements Lesser of lease term or asset life Software and website development costs developed or obtained for internal use are accounted for in accordance with ASC 350— Internal Use Software Website Development Costs The Company assesses impairment of long-lived assets pursuant with ASC 360 – Property, Plant and Equipment.
Intangible Assets	Intangible assets —Intangible assets consist of contractual rights to provide its services within the theatres of the founding members and network affiliates and are stated at cost, net of accumulated amortization. The Company records amortization using the straight-line method over the contractual life of the intangibles, corresponding to the term of the ESAs or the term of the contract with the network affiliate. Intangible assets are tested for impairment at least annually during the fourth quarter or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be fully recoverable. In its impairment testing, the Company estimates the fair value of its ESAs or network affiliate agreements by determining the estimated future cash flows associated with the ESAs or network affiliate agreements. If the estimated fair value is less than the carrying value, the intangible asset is written down to its estimated fair value. Significant judgment is involved in estimating long-term cash flow forecasts. The Company has not recorded impairment charges related to intangible assets.
Other Investments	Other Investments —Other investments consisted of the following (in millions): As of December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 Investment in AC JV, LLC (1) $ 1.2 $ 1.3 Other investments (2) 4.2 1.2 Total $ 5.4 $ 2.5 (1) Refer to Note 9— . (2) The Company received equity securities in some privately held companies as consideration for advertising contracts. The equity securities were accounted for under the cost method and represent an ownership of less than 20%. The Company does not exert significant influence of these companies’ operating or financial activities. The Company reviews investments accounted for under the cost and equity methods for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the investment may not be fully recoverable. In order to determine whether the carrying value of investments may have experienced an “other-than-temporary” decline in value necessitating the write-down of the recorded investment, the Company considers various factors including the investees financial condition and quality of assets, the length of time the investee has been operating, the severity and nature of losses sustained in current and prior years, qualifications in accountant’s reports due to liquidity or going concern issues, investee announcements of adverse changes, downgrading of investee debt, regulatory actions, loss of principal customer, negative operating cash flows or working capital deficiencies and the record of an impairment charge by the investee for goodwill, intangible or long-lived assets. If a determination is made that an other-than-temporary impairment exists, the Company writes down its investment to fair value. During the years ended December 31, 2015, January 1, 2015 and December 26, 2013, the Company recorded other-than-temporary impairment charges of $0.0 million, $0.0 million and $0.8 million, respectively. The impairment charge during 2013 brought the investment to a remaining fair value of $0.0 million.
Amounts Due To/From Founding Members	Amounts Due to/from Founding Members —Amounts due to/from founding members include amounts due for the theatre access fee, offset by a receivable for advertising time purchased by the founding members on behalf of their beverage concessionaire plus any amounts outstanding under other contractually obligated payments. Payments to or received from the founding members against outstanding balances are made monthly. Available cash distributions are made quarterly.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes — Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method, which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statements and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which differences are expected to be recovered or settled pursuant to the provisions of ASC 740 – Income Taxes . The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company records a valuation allowance if it is deemed more likely than not that all or a portion of its deferred income tax assets will not be realized, which will be assessed on an on-going basis. In addition, income tax rules and regulations are subject to interpretation and the application of those rules and regulations require judgment by the Company and may be challenged by the taxation authorities. The Company follows ASC 740-10-25, which requires the use of a two-step approach for recognizing and measuring tax benefits taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and disclosures regarding uncertainties in income tax positions. Only tax positions that meet the more likely than not recognition threshold are recognized. The Company recognizes the tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits of the position, the tax position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of any related appeals or litigation. The tax benefits recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements from such a position are measured as the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate resolution. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. Refer to Note 7— Income Taxes .
Debt Issuance Costs	Debt Issuance Costs —In relation to the issuance of outstanding debt discussed in Note 10— Borrowings , there is a balance of $12.9 million and $15.5 million in deferred financing costs as of December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, respectively. The debt issuance costs are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the underlying obligations and are included in interest on borrowings, which approximates the effective interest method. The changes in debt issuance costs are as follows (in millions): Years Ended December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 December 26, 2013 Beginning balance $ 15.5 $ 17.7 $ 18.3 Debt issuance payments — 0.6 3.4 Amortization of debt issuance costs (2.6 ) (2.8 ) (2.8 ) Write-off of debt issuance costs — — (1.2 ) Ending balance $ 12.9 $ 15.5 $ 17.7
Share-Based Compensation	Share-Based Compensation — Through 2012, the Company issued stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units. Since 2013, the Company has only issued restricted stock and restricted stock units. Restricted stock and restricted stock units vest upon the achievement of Company performance measures and service conditions or only service conditions. Compensation expense of restricted stock that vests upon the achievement of Company performance measures is based on management’s financial projections and the probability of achieving the projections, which require considerable judgment. A cumulative adjustment is recorded to share-based compensation expense in periods that management changes its estimate of the number of shares expected to vest. Ultimately, the Company adjusts the expense recognized to reflect the actual vested shares following the resolution of the performance conditions. Dividends are accrued when declared on unvested restricted stock that is expected to vest and are only paid with respect to shares that actually vest. Compensation cost of stock options was based on the estimated grant date fair value using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which requires that the Company make estimates of various factors. Under the fair value recognition provisions of ASC 718 Compensation – Stock Compensation Share-Based Compensation
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements — Fair value is the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is estimated by applying the following hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value into three levels and bases the categorization within the hierarchy upon the lowest level of input that is available and significant to the fair value measurement: Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 – Inputs that are generally unobservable and typically reflect management’s estimate of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
Derivative Instruments	Derivative Instruments — NCM LLC is exposed to various financial and market risks including changes in interest rates that exist as part of its ongoing operations. In 2012, NCM LLC utilized certain interest rate swaps to manage these risks. In accordance with ASC 815— Derivatives and Hedging , the effective portion of changes in the fair value of a derivative that was designated as a cash flow hedge was recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”) and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Any ineffectiveness associated with designated cash flow hedges, as well as, any change in the fair value of a derivative that is not designated as a hedge, was recorded immediately in the Consolidated Statements of Income. For more information, refer to Note 15— Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities .
Consolidation	Consolidation —NCM, Inc. consolidates the accounts of NCM LLC under the provision of ASC 810, Consolidation (“ASC 810”). Under ASC 810, a managing member of a limited liability company (“LLC”) is presumed to control the LLC, unless the non-managing members have the right to dissolve the entity or remove the managing member without cause, or if the non-managing members have substantive participating rights. The non-managing members of NCM LLC do not have dissolution rights or removal rights. NCM, Inc. has evaluated the provisions of the NCM LLC membership agreement and has concluded that the various rights of the non-managing members are not substantive participation rights under ASC 810, as they do not limit NCM, Inc.’s ability to make decisions in the ordinary course of business. The following table presents the changes in NCM, Inc.’s equity resulting from net income attributable to NCM, Inc. and transfers to or from noncontrolling interests (in millions): Years Ended December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 December 26, 2013 Net income attributable to NCM, Inc. $ 15.4 $ 13.4 $ 41.2 NCM LLC equity issued for purchase of intangible asset 44.4 7.5 101.4 Income tax and other impacts of NCM LLC ownership changes (15.1 ) (1.6 ) (33.2 ) NCM, Inc. investment in NCM LLC (3.2 ) — (41.3 ) Issuance of shares 3.2 — 41.1 Change from net income attributable to NCM, Inc. and transfers from noncontrolling interests $ 44.7 $ 19.3 $ 109.2
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date In January 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-01, Income Statement Extraordinary and Unusual Items (Subtopic 225-20): Simplifying Income Statement Presentation by Eliminating the Concept of Extraordinary Items (“ In February 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis In April 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs Interest — Imputation of Interest, In April 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-05, “ Intangibles-Goodwill and Other – Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement” In November 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-17, “ Income Taxes (Topic740) - Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes” In January 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-01, “Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” The Company has considered all other recently issued accounting pronouncements and does not believe the adoption of such pronouncements will have a material impact on its audited Consolidated Financial Statements.

Basis Of Presentation And Sum31

Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule Of Fiscal Year Ends	Reference in Fiscal Year Ended this Document December 31, 2015 2015 January 1, 2015 2014 December 26, 2013 2013
Schedule Of Receivables	As of December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 Trade accounts $ 153.6 $ 119.4 Other 0.9 1.4 Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (5.6 ) (4.3 ) Total $ 148.9 $ 116.5
Schedule Of Useful Lives	Equipment 4-10 years Computer hardware and software 3-5 years Leasehold improvements Lesser of lease term or asset life
Schedule Of Other Investments	As of December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 Investment in AC JV, LLC (1) $ 1.2 $ 1.3 Other investments (2) 4.2 1.2 Total $ 5.4 $ 2.5 (1) Refer to Note 9— . (2) The Company received equity securities in some privately held companies as consideration for advertising contracts. The equity securities were accounted for under the cost method and represent an ownership of less than 20%. The Company does not exert significant influence of these companies’ operating or financial activities.
Changes In Debt Issuance Costs	Years Ended December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 December 26, 2013 Beginning balance $ 15.5 $ 17.7 $ 18.3 Debt issuance payments — 0.6 3.4 Amortization of debt issuance costs (2.6 ) (2.8 ) (2.8 ) Write-off of debt issuance costs — — (1.2 ) Ending balance $ 12.9 $ 15.5 $ 17.7
Changes In Equity	Years Ended December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 December 26, 2013 Net income attributable to NCM, Inc. $ 15.4 $ 13.4 $ 41.2 NCM LLC equity issued for purchase of intangible asset 44.4 7.5 101.4 Income tax and other impacts of NCM LLC ownership changes (15.1 ) (1.6 ) (33.2 ) NCM, Inc. investment in NCM LLC (3.2 ) — (41.3 ) Issuance of shares 3.2 — 41.1 Change from net income attributable to NCM, Inc. and transfers from noncontrolling interests $ 44.7 $ 19.3 $ 109.2

Divestiture (Tables)

Divestiture (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Related Party [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Schedule Of Future Minimum Payments For Notes Receivable	Year Minimum Principal Payments 2016 $ 4.2 2017 4.2 2018 4.2 2019 4.1 2020 — Total $ 16.7

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share, Basic And Diluted	Years Ended December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 December 26, 2013 Net income attributable to NCM, Inc. (in millions) $ 15.4 $ 13.4 $ 41.2 Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 58,979,508 58,709,534 56,014,404 Add: Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 609,791 295,786 614,053 Diluted 59,589,299 59,005,320 56,628,457 Earnings per NCM, Inc. share: Basic $ 0.26 $ 0.23 $ 0.74 Diluted $ 0.26 $ 0.23 $ 0.73

Property And Equipment (Tables)

Property And Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Summary Of Property And Equipment	As of December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 Equipment, computer hardware and software $ 77.1 $ 89.4 Leasehold improvements 3.4 3.6 Less: Accumulated depreciation (64.1 ) (72.9 ) Subtotal 16.4 20.1 Construction in progress 8.7 2.3 Total property and equipment $ 25.1 $ 22.4

Intangible Assets (Tables)

Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary Of Intangible Assets	The following is a summary of the Company’s intangible assets (in millions): As of January 1, 2015 Additions (1) Amortization Integration Payments (3) As of December 2015 Gross carrying amount $ 557.9 $ 103.4 $ — $ (2.7 ) $ 658.6 Accumulated amortization (69.3 ) — (22.6 ) — (91.9 ) Total intangible assets, net $ 488.6 $ 103.4 $ (22.6 ) $ (2.7 ) $ 566.7 As of December 26, 2013 Additions (2) Amortization Integration Payments (3) As of January 1, 2015 Gross carrying amount $ 540.7 $ 19.4 $ — $ (2.2 ) $ 557.9 Accumulated amortization (48.7 ) — (20.6 ) — (69.3 ) Total intangible assets, net $ 492.0 $ 19.4 $ (20.6 ) $ (2.2 ) $ 488.6 (1) During the first quarter of 2015, NCM LLC issued 2,160,915 common membership units to its founding members for the rights to exclusive access to net new theatre screens and attendees added by the founding members to NCM LLC’s network during 2014. NCM LLC recorded a net intangible asset of $31.4 million in the first quarter of 2015 as a result of the Common Unit Adjustment. In December 2015, NCM LLC issued 4,399,324 common membership units to AMC for attendees added in connection with AMC’s acquisition of Starplex Cinemas and other newly built or acquired theatres. NCM LLC recorded a net intangible asset of approximately $69.3 million for this Common Unit Adjustment. During 2015, the Company purchased intangible assets for $2.7 million associated with network affiliate agreements. (2) During the first quarter of 2014, NCM LLC issued 1,087,911 common membership units to its founding members for the rights to exclusive access to net new theatre screens and attendees added by the founding members to NCM LLC’s network during 2013. NCM LLC recorded a net intangible asset of $16.4 million in the first quarter of 2014 as a result of the Common Unit Adjustment. During 2014, the Company purchased intangible assets for $3.0 million associated with network affiliate agreements. (3) Rave Cinemas had pre-existing advertising agreements for some of the theatres it owned prior to its acquisition by Cinemark, as well as, prior to the acquisition of certain Rave theatres by AMC in December 2012. As a result, AMC and Cinemark will make integration payments over the remaining term of those agreements. During the year ended December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, NCM LLC recorded a reduction to net intangible assets of $2.7 million and $2.2 million, respectively, related to integration payments due from AMC and Cinemark. During the year ended December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, the founding members paid $2.6 million and $2.1 million, respectively, in integration payments.
Summary Of Estimated Aggregate Amortization Expense	The estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding years is as follows (in millions): Year Amortization 2016 $ 24.6 2017 $ 24.6 2018 $ 25.0 2019 $ 26.8 2020 $ 26.7

Accrued Expenses (Tables)

Accrued Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Schedule Of Accrued Expenses	As 2015 As of January 1, 2015 Make-good reserve $ 3.4 $ 2.0 Accrued interest 12.5 12.6 Deferred rent 2.1 2.4 Other accrued expenses 1.8 2.2 Total accrued expenses $ 19.8 $ 19.2

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense	Years Ended December January 1, 2015 December 26, 2013 Current: Federal $ 4.5 $ (3.3 ) $ 3.6 State 1.2 0.4 1.9 Total current income tax expense/(benefit) $ 5.7 $ (2.9 ) $ 5.5 Deferred: Federal $ 9.8 $ 10.3 $ 16.7 State 2.3 2.5 1.2 Total deferred income tax expense $ 12.1 $ 12.8 $ 17.9 Valuation allowance — — (3.3 ) Total income tax provision on Consolidated Statements of Income $ 17.8 $ 9.9 $ 20.2 Income tax expense on other comprehensive income $ 0.3 $ 1.8 $ 1.8
Schedule Of The Reconciliation Of Provision For Income Taxes	Years Ended December January 1, 2015 December 26, 2013 Provision calculated at federal statutory income tax rate: Income before income taxes $ 28.5 $ 26.2 $ 52.1 Less: Noncontrolling interests (16.9 ) (18.3 ) (30.9 ) Income attributable to NCM, Inc. 11.6 7.9 21.2 Current year change to enacted state rate 0.8 0.8 (1.2 ) State and local income taxes, net of federal benefit 1.4 0.9 2.2 NCM LLC income taxes 0.1 0.9 0.8 Share-based compensation 0.3 0.9 — Allocation to founding members under tax receivable agreement (1.5 ) (1.8 ) (0.7 ) Uncertain tax positions (1) 4.9 — — Change in valuation allowance — — (3.3 ) Other 0.2 0.3 1.2 Total income tax provision $ 17.8 $ 9.9 $ 20.2 (1) During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company established a contingency reserve for material, known tax exposures of $4.9 million, including accrued interest and penalties. The reserve relates to tax exposures from prior periods (2010 through 2014). The impact of this reserve was a total out of period impact of $4.9 million to Income tax expense and Income tax payable in the Consolidated Financial Statements. Further information is provided below.
Schedule Of Components Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities	Years Ended December January 1, 2015 Deferred tax assets: Investment in consolidated subsidiary NCM LLC (1)(2) $ 198.3 $ 218.7 Share-based compensation 9.0 6.6 Net operating losses 3.3 4.1 Accrued bonus 2.7 1.0 Other 3.8 3.8 Total deferred tax assets $ 217.1 $ 234.2 Deferred tax liabilities: Discount on liability for income taxes payable to founding members under tax sharing agreement (3) $ 45.9 $ 48.9 Depreciation and amortization 2.0 2.8 Notes receivable 2.0 2.5 Other 0.2 1.0 Total deferred tax liabilities $ 50.1 $ 55.2 (1) NCM LLC made an election under Internal Revenue code (“IRC”) §754 of the Internal Revenue Code to step-up the Company’s outside basis in its share of NCM LLC’s inside basis of assets under IRC §743(b) resulting in a deferred tax asset for the Company’s acquired share of NCM LLC’s assets. The majority of this deferred tax asset is attributable to intangible assets that are amortized over the remainder of the 15-year period for federal income tax purposes and accounted for as distributions under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The Company recorded additional step-up in tax basis as a result of subsequent payments made by NCM, Inc. to the founding members under the tax receivable agreement resulting from amortization of the IRC §743(b) adjustment. (2) For federal income tax purposes, an amortizable intangible asset was created on the tax-basis balance sheet of NCM LLC as a result of the founding members agreeing to modify NCM LLC’s payment obligations under the ESAs and as a result of the common unit adjustments, which are further described in Note 5— . The tax effect of NCM, Inc.’s share of the intangible asset is amortized over the remainder of the 30-year life for federal income tax purposes. Additionally, units issued under Common Unit Adjustments and subsequent payments to the founding members under the tax receivable agreement, create additional layers of tax basis amortized over the remaining period of the ESA. The ESA deferred tax asset was adjusted to reflect the changes in ownership that occurred during the year due primarily to the common unit adjustments. (3) NCM, Inc. recorded a long-term payable to founding members related to the tax receivable agreement, which is recorded at its present value. The discount on this liability is a temporary difference that resulted in a deferred tax liability. The Company recorded accretion of interest on the discounted payable of $14.1 million and $14.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, respectively.
Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Interest And Penalties	Years Ended December January 1, 2015 Balance at beginning of period $ — $ — Additions based on tax positions related to prior years 3.9 — Balance at end of period $ 3.9 $ —

Related-Party Transactions (Tab

Related-Party Transactions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Schedule Of Mandatory Distributions To Members	Mandatory distributions for the years ended December 31, 2015, January 1, 2015 and December 26, 2013 are as follows (in millions): Years Ended December January 1, 2015 December 26, 2013 AMC $ 23.8 $ 21.9 $ 29.8 Cinemark 28.7 28.0 36.9 Regal 29.6 29.5 37.1 Total founding members 82.1 79.4 103.8 NCM, Inc. 66.4 67.0 89.6 Total $ 148.5 $ 146.4 $ 193.4
Schedule Of Amounts Due To Founding Members	Amounts due to founding members as of December 31, 2015 were comprised of the following (in millions): AMC Cinemark Regal Total Theatre access fees, net of beverage revenues $ 1.8 $ 1.0 $ 1.5 $ 4.3 Cost and other reimbursement (0.9 ) (0.3 ) — (1.2 ) Distributions payable to founding members 10.2 10.9 11.3 32.4 Total $ 11.1 $ 11.6 $ 12.8 $ 35.5 Amounts due to founding members as of January 1, 2015 were comprised of the following (in millions): AMC Cinemark Regal Total Theatre access fees, net of beverage revenues $ 0.8 $ 0.8 $ 1.2 $ 2.8 Cost and other reimbursement (0.6 ) (0.2 ) — (0.8 ) Distributions payable to founding members 9.1 11.6 12.2 32.9 Total $ 9.3 $ 12.2 $ 13.4 $ 34.9
Founding Members [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Schedule Of Related Party Transactions	Following is a summary of the transactions between the Company and the founding members (in millions): Years Ended Included in the Consolidated Statements of Income: December 31, January 1, December 26, 2013 Revenue: Beverage concessionaire revenue (included in advertising revenue) (1) $ 30.0 $ 38.4 $ 41.4 Advertising inventory revenue (included in advertising revenue) (2) 0.2 0.3 0.2 Operating expenses: Theatre access fee (3) 72.5 70.6 69.4 Revenue share from Fathom Events (included in Fathom Events operating costs) (4) — — 5.1 Purchase of movie tickets and concession products and rental of theatre space (included in Fathom Events operating costs) (5) — — 0.2 Purchase of movie tickets and concession products and rental of theatre space (included in selling and marketing costs) (6) 1.2 0.9 1.4 Purchase of movie tickets and concession products (included in advertising operating costs) (6) — — 0.2 Purchase of movie tickets and concession products and rental of theatre space (included in other administrative and other costs) 0.1 0.1 — Non-operating expenses: Gain on sale of Fathom Events (7) — — 25.4 Interest income from notes receivable (included in interest income) (7) 1.0 1.2 — (1) For the six months ended December 31, 2015, two of the founding members purchased 60 seconds of on-screen advertising time and one founding member purchased 30 seconds (with all three founding members having a right to purchase up to 90 seconds) from NCM LLC to satisfy their obligations under their beverage concessionaire agreements at a 30 second equivalent CPM rate specified by the ESA. For the first six months of 2015 and for the years ended December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, the founding members purchased 60 seconds of on-screen advertising time. (2) The value of such purchases is calculated by reference to NCM LLC’s advertising rate card. (3) Comprised of payments per theatre attendee, payments per digital screen with respect to the founding member theatres included in the Company’s network and payments for access to higher quality digital cinema equipment. (4) Prior to the sale of Fathom Events on December 26, 2013, these payments are at rates (percentage of event revenue) included in the ESAs based on the nature of the event. (5) Prior to the sale of Fathom Events on December 26, 2013, these were used primarily for marketing resale to Fathom Events customers. (6) Used primarily for marketing to NCM LLC’s advertising clients. (7) Refer to discussion of Fathom sale in Note 2— As of Included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets: December January 1, Current portion of note receivable - founding members (1) $ 4.2 $ 4.2 Long-term portion of note receivable - founding members (1) 12.5 16.6 Common unit adjustments and integration payments, net of amortization (included in intangible assets) 535.9 458.3 Current payable to founding members under tax receivable agreement 26.2 19.6 Long-term payable to founding members under tax receivable agreement 140.3 146.7 (1) Refer to discussion of Fathom sale in Note 2—
AC JV, LLC [Member] | NCM, LLC. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Schedule Of Related Party Transactions	Following is a summary of the transactions between NCM LLC and AC JV, LLC (in millions): Years Ended Included in the Consolidated Statements of Income: December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 December 26, 2013 Transition services (included in network costs) (1) $ 0.1 $ 0.2 $ — Equity in earnings of non-consolidated entities (included in other non-operating expense) 0.1 0.2 — (1) In connection with the sale of Fathom Events, NCM LLC entered into a transition services agreement to provide certain corporate overhead services for a fee and reimbursement for the use of facilities and certain services including creative, technical event management and event management for the newly formed limited liability company. These fees received by NCM LLC are included as an offset to network costs in the audited Consolidated Statements of Income.

Borrowings (Tables)

Borrowings (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Outstanding Debt	The following table summarizes NCM LLC’s total outstanding debt as of December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015 and the significant terms of its borrowing arrangements: Outstanding Balance as of Borrowings ($ in millions) December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 Maturity Date Interest Rate Revolving Credit Facility $ 66.0 $ 22.0 November (1) Term Loans 270.0 270.0 November 26, 2019 (1) Senior Unsecured Notes 200.0 200.0 July 15, 2021 7.875% Senior Secured Notes 400.0 400.0 April 15, 2022 6.000% Total $ 936.0 $ 892.0 (1) The interest rates on the revolving credit facility and term loan are described below.
Schedule Of Annual Maturities On Credit Facility And Senior Notes	Year Amount 2016 $ — 2017 — 2018 — 2019 336.0 2020 — Thereafter 600.0 Total $ 936.0

Share-Based Compensation (Table

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Summary Of Equity Incentive Plan Activity	Stock Options —A summary of option award activity under the Equity Incentive Plan as of December 31, 2015, and changes during the year then ended are presented below: Options Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions) Outstanding as of January 1, 2015 3,004,841 $ 16.53 Granted — — Exercised (104,837 ) $ 12.25 Forfeited (192,252 ) $ 17.93 Expired — — Outstanding as of December 31, 2015 2,707,752 $ 16.60 4.8 $ 1.4 Exercisable as of December 31, 2015 2,707,752 $ 16.60 4.8 $ 1.4 Vested and expected to vest as of December 31, 2015 2,707,752 $ 16.60 4.8 $ 1.4
Summary Of Restricted Stock Awards And Restricted Stock Units	A summary of restricted stock award and restricted stock unit activity under the Equity Incentive Plan as of December 31, 2015, and changes during the year then ended are presented below: Number of Restricted Shares and Restricted Stock Units Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Non-vested balance as of January 1, 2015 2,155,996 $ 16.40 Granted 1,290,185 14.76 Vested (274,059 ) 17.98 Forfeited (608,485 ) 13.80 Non-vested balance as of December 31, 2015 2,563,637 $ 16.03

Commitments And Contingencies (

Commitments And Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Minimum Lease Payments Under Noncancelable Operating Leases	Year Minimum 2016 $ 2.7 2017 2.1 2018 1.8 2019 1.8 2020 1.7 Thereafter 1.0 Total $ 11.1

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Estimated Fair Values Of Company's Financial Instruments	As of December 31, 2015 As of January 1, 2015 Carrying Value Fair Value (1) Carrying Value Fair Value (1) Term Loans $ 270.0 $ 269.3 $ 270.0 $ 257.9 Senior Unsecured Notes 200.0 208.4 200.0 210.8 Senior Secured Notes 400.0 414.5 400.0 400.8 (1) The Company has estimated the fair value on an average of at least two non-binding broker quotes and the Company’s analysis. If the Company were to measure the borrowings in the above table at fair value on the balance sheet they would be classified as Level 2.
Fair Values Of The Company's Assets	Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using Fair Value As of December 31, 2015 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) ASSETS: Cash equivalents (1) $ 6.4 $ 6.4 $ — $ — Short-term marketable securities (2) 13.2 9.5 3.7 — Long-term marketable securities (2) 40.5 30.6 9.9 — Total assets $ 60.1 $ 46.5 $ 13.6 $ — Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using Fair Value As of January 1, 2015 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) ASSETS: Cash equivalents (1) $ 2.5 $ 2.5 $ — $ — Short-term marketable securities (2) 21.7 9.5 12.2 — Long-term marketable securities (2) 45.5 41.5 4.0 — Total assets $ 69.7 $ 53.5 $ 16.2 $ — (1) — The Company’s cash equivalents are carried at estimated fair value. Cash equivalents consist of money market accounts which the Company has classified as Level 1 given the active market for these accounts and commercial paper with original maturities of three months or less, which are classified as Level 2 and are valued as described below. (2) — The carrying amount and fair value of the marketable securities are equivalent since the Company accounts for these instruments at fair value. The Company’s government agency bonds, commercial paper and certificates of deposit are valued using third party broker quotes. The value of the Company’s government agency bonds is derived from quoted market information. The inputs in the valuation are generally classified as Level 1 given the active market for these securities; however if an active market does not exist, the inputs are recorded at a lower level in the fair value hierarchy. The value of commercial paper and certificates of deposit is derived from pricing models using inputs based upon market information, including contractual terms, market prices and yield curves. The inputs to the valuation pricing models are observable in the market, and as such are generally classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, there was an inconsequential amount of net realized gains (losses) recognized in interest income and an inconsequential amount of net unrealized holding gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income. Original cost of short term marketable securities is based on the specific identification method. As of December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, there were no gross unrealized losses related to individual securities that had been in a continuous loss position for 12 months or longer.
Schedule Of Marketable Securities	As of December 31, 2015 Amortized Cost Basis (in millions) Aggregate Fair Value (in millions) Maturities (1) (in years) MARKETABLE SECURITIES: Short-term municipal bonds $ 9.5 $ 9.5 0.4 Short-term certificates of deposit 3.7 3.7 0.6 Total short-term marketable securities 13.2 13.2 Long-term U.S. government treasury bonds 1.2 1.2 1.8 Long-term municipal bonds 1.7 1.7 1.7 Long-term U.S. government agency bonds 27.9 27.7 3.4 Long-term certificates of deposit 9.9 9.9 1.9 Total long-term marketable securities 40.7 40.5 Total marketable securities $ 53.9 $ 53.7 As of January 1, 2015 Amortized Cost Basis (in millions) Aggregate Fair Value (in millions) Maturities (1) (in years) MARKETABLE SECURITIES: Short-term municipal bonds $ 9.4 $ 9.5 0.5 Short-term commercial paper: Financial 3.4 3.4 — Industrial 3.3 3.3 0.1 Utility 3.0 3.0 0.2 Short-term certificates of deposit 2.5 2.5 0.6 Total short-term marketable securities 21.6 21.7 Long-term U.S. government treasury bonds 5.1 5.1 2.7 Long-term municipal bonds 0.3 0.3 1.4 Long-term U.S. government agency bonds 36.1 36.1 3.3 Long-term certificates of deposit 4.0 4.0 3.1 Total long-term marketable securities 45.5 45.5 Total marketable securities $ 67.1 $ 67.2 (1) Maturities — Securities available for sale include obligations with various contractual maturity dates some of which are greater than one year. The Company considers the securities to be liquid and convertible to cash within 30 days.

Derivative Instruments And He43

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Changes In AOCI By Component	The changes in AOCI by component for the years ended December 31, 2015, January 1, 2015 and December 26, 2013 were as follows (in millions): Years Ended December January December Income Statement Location Balance at beginning of period $ (0.4 ) $ (3.2 ) $ (6.7 ) Amounts reclassified from AOCI: Amortization on discontinued cash flow hedges 1.6 10.0 10.3 Amortization of terminated derivatives Total amounts reclassified from AOCI 1.6 10.0 10.3 Noncontrolling interest on reclassifications (0.9 ) (5.4 ) (5.6 ) Tax effect on reclassifications (0.3 ) (1.8 ) (1.8 ) Net other comprehensive income 0.4 2.8 2.9 Impact of subsidiary ownership changes — — 0.6 Balance at end of period $ — $ (0.4 ) $ (3.2 )

Segment Reporting (Tables)

Segment Reporting (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule Of Segment Operating Income	Year Ended December 31, 2015 (in millions) Advertising Fathom Events (1) Network, Administrative Unallocated Costs Consolidated Revenue $ 446.5 $ — $ — $ 446.5 Operating costs 103.3 — 17.8 121.1 Selling and marketing costs 66.8 — 5.5 72.3 Administrative and other costs 3.5 — 35.1 38.6 Merger termination fee and related merger costs — — 34.3 34.3 Depreciation and amortization — — 32.2 32.2 Interest and other non-operating costs — — 66.5 66.5 Income (loss) before income taxes $ 272.9 $ — $ (191.4 ) $ 81.5 Year Ended January 1, 2015 (in millions) Advertising Fathom Events (1) Network, Administrative and Unallocated Costs Consolidated Revenue $ 394.0 $ — $ — $ 394.0 Operating costs 97.0 — 18.3 115.3 Selling and marketing costs 54.8 — 2.8 57.6 Administrative and other costs 2.8 — 26.7 29.5 Merger termination fee and related merger costs — — 7.5 7.5 Depreciation and amortization — — 32.4 32.4 Interest and other non-operating costs — — 76.2 76.2 Income (loss) before income taxes $ 239.4 $ — $ (163.9 ) $ 75.5 Year Ended December 26, 2013 (in millions) Advertising Fathom Events (1) Network, Administrative and Unallocated Costs Consolidated Revenue $ 426.3 $ 36.5 $ — $ 462.8 Operating costs 98.4 25.5 19.4 143.3 Selling and marketing costs 56.1 3.6 1.8 61.5 Administrative and other costs 2.9 0.9 25.6 29.4 Depreciation and amortization — — 26.6 26.6 Interest and other non-operating costs — — 52.0 52.0 Income (loss) before income taxes $ 268.9 $ 6.5 $ (125.4 ) $ 150.0
Summary Of Revenue By Category	The following is a summary of revenue by category (in millions): Years Ended December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 December 26, 2013 National advertising revenue $ 309.5 $ 258.8 $ 295.0 Local and regional advertising revenue 107.0 96.8 89.9 Founding member advertising revenue from beverage concessionaire agreements 30.0 38.4 41.4 Fathom Consumer revenue (1) — — 34.4 Fathom Business revenue (1) — — 2.1 Total revenue $ 446.5 $ 394.0 $ 462.8 (1) Fathom Events was sold on December 26, 2013 as discussed in Note 2— .

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Valuation And Qualifying Accounts (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule Of Valuation And Qualifying Accounts	Years Ended December January 1, 2015 December 26, 2013 ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS: Balance at beginning of period $ 4.3 $ 5.7 $ 4.5 Provision for bad debt 1.9 (0.1 ) 2.1 Write-offs, net (0.6 ) (1.3 ) (0.9 ) Balance at end of period $ 5.6 $ 4.3 $ 5.7 Years Ended December January 1, 2015 December 26, 2013 VALUATION ALLOWANCE ON DEFERRED TAX ASSETS: Balance at beginning of period $ — $ — $ 3.3 Valuation allowance (reversed) recorded — — (3.3 ) Balance at end of period $ — $ — $ —

Quarterly Financial Data (Table

Quarterly Financial Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Quarterly Financial Data	The following represents selected information from the Company’s unaudited quarterly Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015 (in millions, except per share data): 2015 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Revenue $ 76.9 $ 121.5 $ 111.7 $ 136.4 Operating expenses 93.6 66.1 63.9 74.9 Operating income (16.7 ) 55.4 47.8 61.5 Consolidated net (loss) income (30.2 ) 33.3 26.9 33.7 (Loss) Net income attributable to NCM, Inc. (9.0 ) 10.1 7.7 6.6 (Loss) Earnings per NCM, Inc. share, basic (1) (0.15 ) 0.17 0.13 0.11 (Loss) Earnings per NCM, Inc. share, diluted (1) (0.15 ) 0.17 0.13 0.11 2014 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Revenue $ 70.2 $ 99.9 $ 100.8 $ 123.1 Operating expenses 57.4 59.6 60.1 65.2 Operating income 12.8 40.3 40.7 57.9 Consolidated net (loss) income (4.6 ) 17.9 19.4 32.9 (Loss) Net income attributable to NCM, Inc. (3.1 ) 3.6 4.8 8.1 (Loss) Earnings per NCM, Inc. share, basic (1) (0.05 ) 0.06 0.08 0.14 (Loss) Earnings per NCM, Inc. share, diluted (1) (0.05 ) 0.06 0.08 0.14 (1) Earnings per share in each quarter is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during that quarter while earnings per share for the full year is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year.

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Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 17, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)Segmentitemcustomershares	Jan. 01, 2015USD ($)itemcustomer	Dec. 26, 2013USD ($)customer	Dec. 27, 2012USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percentage of common membership units outstanding		43.80%
Membership units exchangeable into common stock ratio		1.00%
Payments for merger-related costs		$ 15
Merger termination fee and related merger costs		$ 34.3	$ 7.5
Number of reportable segment | Segment		1
Advertising revenue		$ 446.5	394	$ 426.3
Revenue from barter transactions		2	1.3	1.9
Expenses from barter transactions		2.5	1.2	2.9
Restricted cash		0.3	0.3
Net book value		25.1	22.4
Depreciation expense		9.6	11.1	10.4
Research and development expense		1.5	1.7	1.8
Loss on write-off of property, plant and equipment		0.4	0.4	0
Impairment of investment		0	0	0.8
Fair value of cost method investment		0
Deferred financing costs		12.9	15.5	17.7	$ 18.3
Term Loans, Senior Secured Notes and Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Deferred financing costs		10.7
Software And Development Costs [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Net book value		7.4	9.5
Depreciation expense		$ 5	$ 6.5	$ 6.1
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Credit Concentration Risk [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of advertising agency groups contributing to more than 10% of outstanding gross receivable balance | item		0	0
Sales Revenue, Net [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of customers contributing to more than 10% of revenue | customer		0	0	0
Advertising Barter Transactions [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Advertising revenue		$ 3.1	$ 1.2	$ 0
Screenvision, LLC [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Merger termination payment	$ 26.8
Reverse termination fee, amount of lower payment	$ 2
Merger termination fee and related merger costs			$ 7.5
NCM, LLC. [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Common membership units outstanding | shares		135,142,972
NCM, LLC. [Member] | AC JV, LLC [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Ownership percentage				4.00%
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Screenvision, LLC [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Merger termination fee and related merger costs		$ 7.5
NCM Inc. [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Common membership units outstanding | shares		59,239,154
Regal [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Common membership units outstanding | shares		26,409,784
Percentage of common membership units outstanding		19.50%
Regal [Member] | AC JV, LLC [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Ownership percentage				32.00%
Cinemark [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Common membership units outstanding | shares		25,631,046
Percentage of common membership units outstanding		19.00%
Cinemark [Member] | AC JV, LLC [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Ownership percentage				32.00%
AMC [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Common membership units outstanding | shares		23,862,988
Percentage of common membership units outstanding		17.70%
AMC [Member] | AC JV, LLC [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Ownership percentage				32.00%
Minimum [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Range of terms, in years		3 years
Minimum [Member] | Software And Development Costs [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life		3 years
Maximum [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Range of terms, in years		20 years
Maximum [Member] | Software And Development Costs [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life		5 years

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Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Receivables) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ (5.6)	$ (4.3)
Total	148.9	116.5
Trade Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables	153.6	119.4
Other Receivable [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables	$ 0.9	$ 1.4

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Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Useful Lives) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life description	Lesser of lease term or asset life
Minimum [Member] | Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	4 years
Minimum [Member] | Computer Hardware And Software [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	3 years
Maximum [Member] | Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	10 years
Maximum [Member] | Computer Hardware And Software [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	5 years

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Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Other Investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Dec. 31, 2015		Jan. 01, 2015		Dec. 26, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Investments in AC JV, LLC		$ 1.2	[1]	$ 1.3	[1]	$ 1.1
Other investments	[2]	4.2		1.2
Total other investments		$ 5.4		$ 2.5
[1]	Refer to Note 9—Related Party Transactions.
[2]	The Company received equity securities in some privately held companies as consideration for advertising contracts. The equity securities were accounted for under the cost method and represent an ownership of less than 20%. The Company does not exert significant influence of these companies’ operating or financial activities.

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Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Other Investments) (Parenthetical) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Maximum [Member]
Schedule Of Investments [Line Items]
Cost-method ownership percentage	20.00%	20.00%

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Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Changes In Debt Issuance Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Dec. 26, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Beginning balance	$ 15.5	$ 17.7	$ 18.3
Debt issuance payments		0.6	3.4
Amortization of debt issuance costs	(2.6)	(2.8)	(2.8)
Write-off of debt issuance costs			(1.2)
Ending balance	$ 12.9	$ 15.5	$ 17.7

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Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Changes In Equity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Oct. 01, 2015	Jul. 02, 2015	Apr. 02, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Sep. 25, 2014	Jun. 26, 2014	Mar. 27, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Dec. 26, 2013
General Company Information [Line Items]
Net income attributable to NCM, Inc.	$ 6.6	$ 7.7	$ 10.1	$ (9)	$ 8.1	$ 4.8	$ 3.6	$ (3.1)	$ 15.4	$ 13.4	$ 41.2
NCM LLC equity issued for purchase of intangible asset									100.7	16.4	221.6
Income tax and other impacts of NCM LLC ownership changes									(7.2)	0.1	(19.5)
NCM, Inc. investment in NCM LLC									(3.2)		(41.3)
Issuance of shares, value									3.2		41.1
Change from net income attributable to NCM, Inc. and transfers from noncontrolling interests									44.7	19.3	109.2
Additional Paid In Capital (Deficit) [Member]
General Company Information [Line Items]
NCM LLC equity issued for purchase of intangible asset									44.4	7.5	101.4
Income tax and other impacts of NCM LLC ownership changes									(15.1)	$ (1.6)	(33.2)
NCM, Inc. investment in NCM LLC									(3.2)		(41.3)
Issuance of shares, value									$ 3.2		$ 41.1

Divestiture (Narrative) (Detail

Divestiture (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015		Dec. 26, 2013	Jan. 01, 2015
Divestiture [Line items]
Frequency of periodic payment	6
Gain on sale of Fathom Events			$ 26
Expenses related to the sale of business	$ 0.6
Equity method investment carrying value	1.2	[1]	1.1	$ 1.3	[1]
AC JV, LLC [Member]
Divestiture [Line items]
Equity method investment carrying value	1.2			$ 1.3
Fathom Events [Member]
Divestiture [Line items]
Net assets	0.1
AMC [Member]
Divestiture [Line items]
Promissory notes receivable from founding members			$ 8.3
AMC [Member] | AC JV, LLC [Member]
Divestiture [Line items]
Ownership percentage			32.00%
Cinemark [Member]
Divestiture [Line items]
Promissory notes receivable from founding members			$ 8.3
Cinemark [Member] | AC JV, LLC [Member]
Divestiture [Line items]
Ownership percentage			32.00%
Regal [Member]
Divestiture [Line items]
Promissory notes receivable from founding members			$ 8.3
Regal [Member] | AC JV, LLC [Member]
Divestiture [Line items]
Ownership percentage			32.00%
NCM, LLC. [Member] | AC JV, LLC [Member]
Divestiture [Line items]
Ownership percentage			4.00%
Related Party [Member]
Divestiture [Line items]
Promissory notes receivable from founding members	$ 16.7		$ 25
Interest rate on notes receivable	5.00%
[1]	Refer to Note 9—Related Party Transactions.

Divestiture (Future Minimum Lea

Divestiture (Future Minimum Lease Payments Of Note Receivable) (Details) - Related Party [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 26, 2013
Divestiture [Line items]
2,016	$ 4.2
2,017	4.2
2,018	4.2
2,019	4.1
Total	$ 16.7	$ 25

Earnings Per Share (Schedule Of

Earnings Per Share (Schedule Of Earnings Per Share, Basic And Diluted) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015		Oct. 01, 2015		Jul. 02, 2015		Apr. 02, 2015		Jan. 01, 2015		Sep. 25, 2014		Jun. 26, 2014		Mar. 27, 2014		Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Dec. 26, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income attributable to NCM, Inc.	$ 6.6		$ 7.7		$ 10.1		$ (9)		$ 8.1		$ 4.8		$ 3.6		$ (3.1)		$ 15.4	$ 13.4	$ 41.2
Basic																	58,979,508	58,709,534	56,014,404
Add: Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock																	609,791	295,786	614,053
Diluted																	59,589,299	59,005,320	56,628,457
Basic	$ 0.11	[1]	$ 0.13	[1]	$ 0.17	[1]	$ (0.15)	[1]	$ 0.14	[1]	$ 0.08	[1]	$ 0.06	[1]	$ (0.05)	[1]	$ 0.26	$ 0.23	$ 0.74
Diluted	$ 0.11	[1]	$ 0.13	[1]	$ 0.17	[1]	$ (0.15)	[1]	$ 0.14	[1]	$ 0.08	[1]	$ 0.06	[1]	$ (0.05)	[1]	$ 0.26	$ 0.23	$ 0.73
[1]	Earnings per share in each quarter is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during that quarter while earnings per share for the full year is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year.

Earnings Per Share (Narrative)

Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Dec. 26, 2013
Stock Options And Non-Vested Restricted Stock [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Shares excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted average shares	64,519	72,533	30,358
Common Units [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Shares excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted average shares	71,439,992	69,306,057	63,718,411

Property And Equipment (Summary

Property And Equipment (Summary Of Property And Equipment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Less: Accumulated depreciation	$ (64.1)	$ (72.9)
Subtotal	16.4	20.1
Construction in progress	8.7	2.3
Total property and equipment	25.1	22.4
Equipment, Computer Hardware And Software [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment	77.1	89.4
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment	$ 3.4	$ 3.6

Property And Equipment (Narrati

Property And Equipment (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Dec. 26, 2013
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation expense	$ 9.6	$ 11.1	$ 10.4

Intangible Assets (Narrative) (

Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Dec. 26, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization	$ 566.7	$ 488.6	$ 492
Amortization expense	$ 22.6	$ 20.6	$ 16.2
Founding Member And Managing Member [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted average remaining life	21 years 2 months 12 days	22 years 2 months 12 days
Network Affiliates [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization	$ 30.8	$ 30.3
Weighted average remaining life	13 years 10 months 24 days	14 years 10 months 24 days
Common Unit Adjustments And Integration Payments [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization	$ 535.9	$ 458.3
Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Percentage increase (decrease) in theatre attendance for Common Unit adjustment to occur	(2.00%)
Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Percentage increase (decrease) in theatre attendance for Common Unit adjustment to occur	2.00%

Intangible Assets (Summary Of I

Intangible Assets (Summary Of Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Dec. 31, 2015	Apr. 02, 2015	Mar. 27, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015		Jan. 01, 2015		Dec. 26, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount, beginning balance			$ 557.9	$ 540.7	$ 557.9		$ 540.7
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance			(69.3)	(48.7)	(69.3)		(48.7)
Total intangible assets, net, beginning balance			$ 488.6	$ 492	488.6		492
Additions					103.4	[1]	19.4	[2]
Amortization					(22.6)		(20.6)		$ (16.2)
Integration Payments	[3]				(2.7)		(2.2)
Gross carrying amount, ending balance		$ 658.6			658.6		557.9		540.7
Accumulated amortization, ending balance		(91.9)			(91.9)		(69.3)		(48.7)
Total intangible assets, net, ending balance		$ 566.7			566.7		488.6		492
Purchase of intangible assets from affiliate					2.7		3		$ 8.9
NCM, LLC. [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Common membership units issued		4,399,324	2,160,915	1,087,911
Increase (decrease) in intangible assets, net		$ 69.3	$ 31.4	$ 16.4
NCM, LLC. [Member] | AMC And Cinemark Integration Payments [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in intangible assets, net					2.7		2.2
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Founding Member Payment Election [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in intangible assets, net					$ 2.6		$ 2.1
[1]	(1) During the first quarter of 2015, NCM LLC issued 2,160,915 common membership units to its founding members for the rights to exclusive access to net new theatre screens and attendees added by the founding members to NCM LLC’s network during 2014. NCM LLC recorded a net intangible asset of $31.4 million in the first quarter of 2015 as a result of the Common Unit Adjustment. In December 2015, NCM LLC issued 4,399,324 common membership units to AMC for attendees added in connection with AMC’s acquisition of Starplex Cinemas and other newly built or acquired theatres. NCM LLC recorded a net intangible asset of approximately $69.3 million for this Common Unit Adjustment. During 2015, the Company purchased intangible assets for $2.7 million associated with network affiliate agreements.
[2]	(2)During the first quarter of 2014, NCM LLC issued 1,087,911 common membership units to its founding members for the rights to exclusive access to net new theatre screens and attendees added by the founding members to NCM LLC’s network during 2013. NCM LLC recorded a net intangible asset of $16.4 million in the first quarter of 2014 as a result of the Common Unit Adjustment. During 2014, the Company purchased intangible assets for $3.0 million associated with network affiliate agreements.
[3]	(3) Rave Cinemas had pre-existing advertising agreements for some of the theatres it owned prior to its acquisition by Cinemark, as well as, prior to the acquisition of certain Rave theatres by AMC in December 2012. As a result, AMC and Cinemark will make integration payments over the remaining term of those agreements. During the year ended December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, NCM LLC recorded a reduction to net intangible assets of $2.7 million and $2.2 million, respectively, related to integration payments due from AMC and Cinemark. During the year ended December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, the founding members paid $2.6 million and $2.1 million, respectively, in integration payments.

Intangible Assets (Summary Of E

Intangible Assets (Summary Of Estimated Aggregate Amortization Expense) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2,016	$ 24.6
2,017	24.6
2,018	25
2,019	26.8
2,020	$ 26.7

Accrued Expenses (Details)

Accrued Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Make-good reserve	$ 3.4	$ 2
Accrued interest	12.5	12.6
Deferred rent	2.1	2.4
Other accrued expenses	1.8	2.2
Total accrued expenses	$ 19.8	$ 19.2

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Dec. 26, 2013
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Percentage of cash savings related to taxes	90.00%
U.S. federal statutory rate	35.00%
Gross capital loss carryforwards	$ 2.7
Gross capital loss carryforwards, expiration date	Dec. 31, 2020
Unrecognized tax benefits including income tax accrued interest and penalties	$ 4.9
Unrecognized tax benefits	3.9	$ 0
Reasonably possible decrease in unrecognized tax benefits	2.2
Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax penalties and interest expense	1	0	$ 0
Federal Tax Authority [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 6.5
Federal Tax Authority [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforward, expiration date	Dec. 31, 2034
Income tax examination, year under examination	2,010
Federal Tax Authority [Member] | Minimum [Member] | NCM, LLC. [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income tax examination, year under examination	2,007
Federal Tax Authority [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforward, expiration date	Dec. 31, 2035
Income tax examination, year under examination	2,014
Federal Tax Authority [Member] | Maximum [Member] | NCM, LLC. [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income tax examination, year under examination	2,008
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 26.1
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforward, expiration date	Dec. 31, 2017
Income tax examination, year under examination	2,011
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforward, expiration date	Dec. 31, 2035
Income tax examination, year under examination	2,014
Founding Members [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Payments to affiliates for tax sharing agreement		27.1	10.1
Founding Members [Member] | Tax Year 2011 [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Payments to affiliates for tax sharing agreement			0.9
Founding Members [Member] | Tax Year 2012 [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Payments to affiliates for tax sharing agreement		0.1	$ 9.2
Founding Members [Member] | Tax Year 2009, 2010 and 2011 [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Payments to affiliates for tax sharing agreement	$ 0.9	6.7
Founding Members [Member] | Tax Year 2013 [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Payments to affiliates for tax sharing agreement		$ 20.3
Founding Members [Member] | Tax Year 2015 [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Payments to affiliates for tax sharing agreement	21.1
Founding Members [Member] | Tax Year 2014 [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Payments to affiliates for tax sharing agreement	$ 20.2

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Compo

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Dec. 26, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Current Federal	$ 4.5	$ (3.3)	$ 3.6
Current State	1.2	0.4	1.9
Total current income tax expense/(benefit)	5.7	(2.9)	5.5
Deferred Federal	9.8	10.3	16.7
Deferred State	2.3	2.5	1.2
Total deferred income tax expense	12.1	12.8	17.9
Valuation allowance			(3.3)
Total income tax provision	17.8	9.9	20.2
Income tax expense on other comprehensive income	$ 0.3	$ 1.8	$ 1.8

Income Taxes (Schedule Of The R

Income Taxes (Schedule Of The Reconciliation Of Provision For Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Dec. 26, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income before income taxes		$ 28.5	$ 26.2	$ 52.1
Less: Noncontrolling interests		(16.9)	(18.3)	(30.9)
Income attributable to NCM, Inc.		11.6	7.9	21.2
Current year change to enacted state rate		0.8	0.8	(1.2)
State and local income taxes, net of federal benefit		1.4	0.9	2.2
NCM LLC income tax		0.1	0.9	0.8
Share-based compensation		0.3	0.9
Allocation to founding members under tax receivable agreement		(1.5)	(1.8)	(0.7)
Uncertain tax positions	[1]	4.9
Change in valuation allowance				(3.3)
Other		0.2	0.3	1.2
Total income tax provision		17.8	$ 9.9	$ 20.2
Unrecognized tax benefits including income tax accrued interest and penalties		$ 4.9
[1]	During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company established a contingency reserve for material, known tax exposures of $4.9 million, including accrued interest and penalties. The reserve relates to tax exposures from prior periods (2010 through 2014). The impact of this reserve was a total out of period impact of $4.9 million to Income tax expense and Income tax payable in the Consolidated Financial Statements. Further information is provided below.

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Com67

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Components Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Investment in consolidated subsidiary NCM LLC	[1],[2]	$ 198.3	$ 218.7
Share-based compensation		9	6.6
Net operating losses		3.3	4.1
Accrued bonus		2.7	1
Other		3.8	3.8
Total deferred tax assets		217.1	234.2
Discount on liability for income taxes payable to founding members under tax sharing agreement	[3]	45.9	48.9
Depreciation and amortization		2	2.8
Notes receivable		2	2.5
Other		0.2	1
Total deferred tax liabilities		50.1	55.2
Accretion of interest on discounted payable		$ 14.1	$ 14.6
15-Year Intangible Asset [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Useful life of intangible asset, tax basis		15 years
30-Year Intangible Asset [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Useful life of intangible asset, tax basis		30 years
[1]	For federal income tax purposes, an amortizable intangible asset was created on the tax-basis balance sheet of NCM LLC as a result of the founding members agreeing to modify NCM LLC’s payment obligations under the ESAs and as a result of the common unit adjustments, which are further described in Note 5—Intangible Assets. The tax effect of NCM, Inc.’s share of the intangible asset is amortized over the remainder of the 30-year life for federal income tax purposes. Additionally, units issued under Common Unit Adjustments and subsequent payments to the founding members under the tax receivable agreement, create additional layers of tax basis amortized over the remaining period of the ESA. The ESA deferred tax asset was adjusted to reflect the changes in ownership that occurred during the year due primarily to the common unit adjustments.
[2]	NCM LLC made an election under Internal Revenue code (“IRC”) §754 of the Internal Revenue Code to step-up the Company’s outside basis in its share of NCM LLC’s inside basis of assets under IRC §743(b) resulting in a deferred tax asset for the Company’s acquired share of NCM LLC’s assets. The majority of this deferred tax asset is attributable to intangible assets that are amortized over the remainder of the 15-year period for federal income tax purposes and accounted for as distributions under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The Company recorded additional step-up in tax basis as a result of subsequent payments made by NCM, Inc. to the founding members under the tax receivable agreement resulting from amortization of the IRC §743(b) adjustment.
[3]	NCM, Inc. recorded a long-term payable to founding members related to the tax receivable agreement, which is recorded at its present value. The discount on this liability is a temporary difference that resulted in a deferred tax liability. The Company recorded accretion of interest on the discounted payable of $14.1 million and $14.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, respectively

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Recon

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Interest And Penalties) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Beginning balance	$ 0
Additions based on tax positions related to prior years	3.9
Ending balance	$ 3.9

Equity (Details)

Equity (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015item$ / sharesshares	Jan. 01, 2015$ / sharesshares
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, shares authorized	175,000,000	175,000,000
Common stock, par value | $ / shares	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares issued	59,239,154	58,750,926
Common stock, shares outstanding	59,239,154	58,750,926
Preferred stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock, par value | $ / shares	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Number of votes per common share | item	1
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Founding Members [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Term of advertising services	30 years

Related-Party Transactions (Nar

Related-Party Transactions (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)		Mar. 17, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015		Jul. 02, 2015	Apr. 02, 2015	Sep. 26, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2015		Jan. 01, 2015		Dec. 26, 2013
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
On-screen advertising time to satisfy agreement obligations, in seconds								30 seconds
Percentage of cash savings related to taxes										90.00%
Payments for merger-related costs										$ 15,000,000
Merger termination fee and related merger costs										34,300,000		$ 7,500,000
Cash receivable declared						$ 11,500,000
Cash distributions declared to members					$ 0					148,500,000		146,400,000		$ 193,400,000
Investment in consolidated subsidiary NCM LLC	[1],[2]		$ 198,300,000					$ 198,300,000		$ 198,300,000		218,700,000
Amortization period of deferred tax asset										15 years
Change to long-term payable to founding members under tax sharing agreement										$ 700,000				4,500,000
Increase in deferred tax liability			200,000					200,000		200,000				2,100,000
Investments in AC JV, LLC			1,200,000	[3]				1,200,000	[3]	1,200,000	[3]	1,300,000	[3]	1,100,000
Cash distributions received from non-consolidated entities										(200,000)
AC JV, LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Investments in AC JV, LLC			1,200,000					1,200,000		1,200,000		1,300,000
Cash distributions received from non-consolidated entities										200,000
Founding Members [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Cash receivable declared						14,000,000
Cash distributions declared to members										82,100,000		79,400,000		103,800,000
Cash payment due to founding members/managing member			$ 32,300,000					32,300,000		32,300,000
Regal [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Cash distributions declared to members										29,600,000		29,500,000		37,100,000
Number of NCM LLC common units converted to NCM Inc.common stock							2,300,000
AMC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Cash distributions declared to members										23,800,000		21,900,000		29,800,000
Number of NCM LLC common units converted to NCM Inc.common stock			200,000
Screenvision, LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Merger termination payment		$ 26,800,000
Reverse termination fee, amount of lower payment		$ 2,000,000
Merger termination fee and related merger costs												7,500,000
NCM, LLC. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Cash receivable declared						$ 25,500,000
Investment in consolidated subsidiary NCM LLC			$ 1,400,000					1,400,000		1,400,000				4,100,000
NCM, LLC. [Member] | LA Live [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Advertising operating costs, related party affiliates										200,000		200,000		200,000
Accounts payable, related party affiliates			100,000					100,000		100,000		100,000
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Interactive Media Company [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party revenue										0		300,000		600,000
Accounts receivable			300,000					300,000		300,000		300,000
NCM, LLC. [Member] | AEG Live [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party revenue										1,600,000		700,000		$ 200,000
Accounts receivable			$ 400,000					$ 400,000		400,000		$ 400,000
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Screenvision, LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Merger termination fee and related merger costs										$ 7,500,000
Minimum [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
On-screen advertising time to satisfy agreement obligations, in seconds										30 seconds
Maximum [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
On-screen advertising time to satisfy agreement obligations, in seconds										60 seconds
[1]	For federal income tax purposes, an amortizable intangible asset was created on the tax-basis balance sheet of NCM LLC as a result of the founding members agreeing to modify NCM LLC’s payment obligations under the ESAs and as a result of the common unit adjustments, which are further described in Note 5—Intangible Assets. The tax effect of NCM, Inc.’s share of the intangible asset is amortized over the remainder of the 30-year life for federal income tax purposes. Additionally, units issued under Common Unit Adjustments and subsequent payments to the founding members under the tax receivable agreement, create additional layers of tax basis amortized over the remaining period of the ESA. The ESA deferred tax asset was adjusted to reflect the changes in ownership that occurred during the year due primarily to the common unit adjustments.
[2]	NCM LLC made an election under Internal Revenue code (“IRC”) §754 of the Internal Revenue Code to step-up the Company’s outside basis in its share of NCM LLC’s inside basis of assets under IRC §743(b) resulting in a deferred tax asset for the Company’s acquired share of NCM LLC’s assets. The majority of this deferred tax asset is attributable to intangible assets that are amortized over the remainder of the 15-year period for federal income tax purposes and accounted for as distributions under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The Company recorded additional step-up in tax basis as a result of subsequent payments made by NCM, Inc. to the founding members under the tax receivable agreement resulting from amortization of the IRC §743(b) adjustment.
[3]	Refer to Note 9—Related Party Transactions.

Related-Party Transactions (Sum

Related-Party Transactions (Summary Of Transactions Between The Company And The Founding Members Included in Statements Of Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		5 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
		Jul. 02, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Dec. 26, 2013
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Advertising revenue				$ 446.5	$ 394	$ 426.3
Theatre access fee	[1]			72.5	70.6	69.4
Fathom Events operating costs						25.5
Selling and marketing costs				72.3	57.6	61.5
Advertising operating costs				30.8	26.4	29
Administrative and other costs				38.6	29.5	29.4
Gain on sale of Fathom Events to founding members	[2]					25.4
Interest income from notes receivable (included in interest income)	[2]			$ 1	$ 1.2
On-screen advertising time purchased, in seconds		60 seconds		60 seconds	60 seconds
On-screen advertising time to satisfy agreement obligations, in seconds			30 seconds
One Founding Members [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
On-screen advertising time purchased, in seconds			30 seconds
Two Founding Members [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
On-screen advertising time purchased, in seconds			60 seconds
Maximum [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
On-screen advertising time to satisfy agreement obligations, in seconds				60 seconds
On-screen advertising time which founding members have right to purchase, in seconds			90 seconds
Beverage Concessionaire [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Advertising revenue	[3]			$ 30	$ 38.4	41.4
Advertising Inventory [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Advertising revenue	[4]			0.2	0.3	0.2
Revenue Share From Fathom Events [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Fathom Events operating costs	[5]					5.1
Purchase Of Movie Tickets And Concession Products And Rental Of Theatre Space [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Fathom Events operating costs	[6]					0.2
Selling and marketing costs	[7]			1.2	0.9	1.4
Advertising operating costs	[7]					$ 0.2
Administrative and other costs				$ 0.1	$ 0.1
[1]	Comprised of payments per theatre attendee, payments per digital screen with respect to the founding member theatres included in the Company’s network and payments for access to higher quality digital cinema equipment.
[2]	Refer to discussion of Fathom sale in Note 2—Divestiture.
[3]	For the six months ended December 31, 2015, two of the founding members purchased 60 seconds of on-screen advertising time and one founding member purchased 30 seconds (with all three founding members having a right to purchase up to 90 seconds) from NCM LLC to satisfy their obligations under their beverage concessionaire agreements at a 30 second equivalent CPM rate specified by the ESA. For the first six months of 2015 and for the years ended December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, the founding members purchased 60 seconds of on-screen advertising time.
[4]	The value of such purchases is calculated by reference to NCM LLC’s advertising rate card.
[5]	Prior to the sale of Fathom Events on December 26, 2013, these payments are at rates (percentage of event revenue) included in the ESAs based on the nature of the event.
[6]	Prior to the sale of Fathom Events on December 26, 2013, these were used primarily for marketing resale to Fathom Events customers.
[7]	Used primarily for marketing to NCM LLC’s advertising clients.

Related-Party Transactions (S72

Related-Party Transactions (Summary Of Transactions Between The Company And The Founding Members Included In Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Dec. 26, 2013
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Current portion of notes receivable - founding members	[1]	$ 4.2	$ 4.2
Long-term notes receivable, net of current portion - founding members	[1]	12.5	16.6
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization		566.7	488.6	$ 492
Current payable to founding members under tax receivable agreement		26.2	19.6
Long-term payable to founding members under tax receivable agreement		140.3	146.7
Common Unit Adjustments And Integration Payments [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization		$ 535.9	$ 458.3
[1]	Refer to discussion of Fathom sale in Note 2—Divestiture.

Related-Party Transactions (Sch

Related-Party Transactions (Schedule Of Mandatory Distributions To Members) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 02, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Dec. 26, 2013
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Cash distributions declared to members	$ 0	$ 148,500,000	$ 146,400,000	$ 193,400,000
AMC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Cash distributions declared to members		23,800,000	21,900,000	29,800,000
Cinemark [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Cash distributions declared to members		28,700,000	28,000,000	36,900,000
Regal [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Cash distributions declared to members		29,600,000	29,500,000	37,100,000
Founding Members [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Cash distributions declared to members		82,100,000	79,400,000	103,800,000
NCM Inc. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Cash distributions declared to members		$ 66,400,000	$ 67,000,000	$ 89,600,000

Related-Party Transactions (S74

Related-Party Transactions (Schedule Of Amounts Due To Founding Members) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Total amounts due to founding members	$ 35.5	$ 34.9
AMC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Theatre access fees, net of beverage revenues	1.8	0.8
Cost and other reimbursement	(0.9)	(0.6)
Distributions payable to founding members	10.2	9.1
Total amounts due to founding members	11.1	9.3
Cinemark [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Theatre access fees, net of beverage revenues	1	0.8
Cost and other reimbursement	(0.3)	(0.2)
Distributions payable to founding members	10.9	11.6
Total amounts due to founding members	11.6	12.2
Regal [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Theatre access fees, net of beverage revenues	1.5	1.2
Distributions payable to founding members	11.3	12.2
Total amounts due to founding members	12.8	13.4
Founding Members [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Theatre access fees, net of beverage revenues	4.3	2.8
Cost and other reimbursement	(1.2)	(0.8)
Distributions payable to founding members	32.4	32.9
Total amounts due to founding members	$ 35.5	$ 34.9

Related-Party Transactions (S75

Related-Party Transactions (Summary Of Transactions Between NCM LLC And AC JV, LLC) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated entities (included in other non-operating expense)		$ 0.1	$ 0.2
AC JV, LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Transition services (included in network costs)	[1]	0.1	0.2
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated entities (included in other non-operating expense)		$ 0.1	$ 0.2
[1]	In connection with the sale of Fathom Events, NCM LLC entered into a transition services agreement to provide certain corporate overhead services for a fee and reimbursement for the use of facilities and certain services including creative, technical event management and event management for the newly formed limited liability company. These fees received by NCM LLC are included as an offset to network costs in the audited Consolidated Statements of Income.

Borrowings (Schedule Of Outstan

Borrowings (Schedule Of Outstanding Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding Balance		$ 936	$ 892
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding Balance	[1]	$ 66	22
Maturity Date	[1]	Nov. 26, 2019
Term Loans [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding Balance	[1]	$ 270	270
Maturity Date	[1]	Nov. 26, 2019
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding Balance		$ 200	200
Maturity Date		Jul. 15, 2021
Interest Rate		7.875%
Senior Secured Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding Balance		$ 400	$ 400
Maturity Date		Apr. 15, 2022
Interest Rate		6.00%
[1]	The interest rates on the revolving credit facility and term loan are described below.

Borrowings (Narrative) (Details

Borrowings (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jan. 01, 2015	Jun. 18, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding debt		$ 936,000,000		$ 892,000,000
Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument face amount		$ 200,000,000
Stated interest rate		7.875%
Date of first required interest payment		Jan. 15, 2012
Senior Secured Notes Due 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument face amount		$ 400,000,000
Stated interest rate		6.00%
Date of first required interest payment		Oct. 15, 2012
LIBOR [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility Maturing On November 26, 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate, percent		2.00%
Base Rate [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility Maturing On November 26, 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate, percent		1.00%
Term Loans [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument face amount		$ 270,000,000		270,000,000
Maturity Date	[1]	Nov. 26, 2019
Outstanding debt	[1]	$ 270,000,000		270,000,000
Weighted-average interest rate		2.99%
Term Loans [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate, percent		2.75%
Term Loans [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate, percent		1.75%
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Number of years revolving credit facility extended		2 years
Decrease in basis points		(0.50%)
Senior secured leverage ratio		330.00%
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior secured leverage ratio		650.00%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowing amount of credit facility		$ 135,000,000
Increase in borrowing capacity of revolving credit facility					$ 25,000,000
Maturity Date	[1]	Nov. 26, 2019
Outstanding debt	[1]	$ 66,000,000		$ 22,000,000
Remaining borrowing capacity of credit facility		$ 69,000,000
Unused line fee, percent		0.50%
Weighted-average interest rate		2.24%
Repayment of revolving credit facility			$ 14,000,000
[1]	The interest rates on the revolving credit facility and term loan are described below.

Borrowings (Schedule Of Annual

Borrowings (Schedule Of Annual Maturities On Credit Facility And Senior Notes) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2,019	$ 336
Thereafter	600
Total	$ 936

Share-Based Compensation (Narra

Share-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Dec. 26, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common stock available for issuance	12,974,589
Common stock available for grants	3,636,589
Estimated forfeiture rate, percentage	5.00%
Achievement of percentage in performance based restricted stock	100.00%
Recognized share-based compensation expense	$ 14.8	$ 7.7	$ 5.9
Capitalized share-based compensation expense	0.3	0.1	0.1
Income tax benefit from share-based compensation	$ 2.5	1.4	1
Number of stock and stock units expected to vest, after consideration of expected forfeitures	2,337,754
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	5 years
Options contractual term	15 years
Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	3 years
Options contractual term	10 years
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested options	$ 19.6
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	1 year 9 months 18 days
Fair value of awards vested	$ 11.6	3.6	$ 7.5
Accrued dividends	$ 3.7	$ 1.8
Weighted average grant date fair value of granted options	$ 14.76	$ 19.18	$ 15.17
Restricted Stock [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Measurement period	3 years
Restricted Stock [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Measurement period	2 years
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	1 year
Unvested Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested options	$ 0
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options, granted	0	0
Intrinsic value of options exercised	$ 0.4	$ 0.2	$ 6.1
Fair value of awards vested	$ 0.7	$ 2.2	$ 4.9

Share-Based Compensation (Summa

Share-Based Compensation (Summary Of Equity Incentive Plan Activity) (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Options, Outstanding, beginning balance | shares	3,004,841
Options, Exercised | shares	(104,837)
Options, Forfeited | shares	(192,252)
Options, Outstanding, ending balance | shares	2,707,752
Options, Exercisable | shares	2,707,752
Options, Vested and Expected to Vest | shares	2,707,752
Weighted average exercise price, Outstanding, beginning balance | $ / shares	$ 16.53
Weighted average exercise price, Exercised | $ / shares	12.25
Weighted average exercise price, Forfeited | $ / shares	17.93
Weighted average exercise price, Outstanding, ending balance | $ / shares	16.60
Weighted average exercise price, Exercisable | $ / shares	16.60
Weighted average exercise price, Vested and Expected to Vest | $ / shares	$ 16.60
Weighted average remaining contractual life, Outstanding	4 years 9 months 18 days
Weighted average remaining contractual life, Exercisable	4 years 9 months 18 days
Weighted average remaining contractual life, Vested and Expected to Vest	4 years 9 months 18 days
Aggregate intrinsic value, Outstanding | $	$ 1.4
Aggregate intrinsic value, Exercisable | $	1.4
Aggregate intrinsic value,Vested and Expected to Vest | $	$ 1.4

Share-Based Compensation (Sum81

Share-Based Compensation (Summary Of Restricted Stock Awards And Restricted Stock Units) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015$ / sharesshares
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Shares, Non-vested, beginning balance | shares	2,155,996
Shares, Granted | shares	1,290,185
Shares, Vested | shares	(274,059)
Shares, Forfeited | shares	(608,485)
Shares, Non-vested, ending balance | shares	2,563,637
Weighted average grant-date fair value, Non-vested, beginning balance | $ / shares	$ 16.40
Weighted average grant-date fair value, Granted | $ / shares	14.76
Weighted average grant-date fair value, Vested | $ / shares	17.98
Weighted average grant-date fair value, Forfeited | $ / shares	13.80
Weighted average grant-date fair value, Non-vested, ending balance | $ / shares	$ 16.03

Employee Benefit Plans (Details

Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Dec. 26, 2013
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Percent of compensation participants may contribute	20.00%
Discretionary contributions	$ 1.3	$ 1	$ 1

Commitments And Contingencies83

Commitments And Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Dec. 26, 2013
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Total lease expense	$ 2,300,000	$ 2,200,000	$ 2,300,000
Maximum potential payment	$ 38,300,000
Minimum [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Range of terms, in years	3 years
Maximum [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Range of terms, in years	20 years

Commitments And Contingencies84

Commitments And Contingencies (Schedule Of Minimum Lease Payments Under Noncancelable Operating Leases) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
2,016	$ 2.7
2,017	2.1
2,018	1.8
2,019	1.8
2,020	1.7
Thereafter	1
Total	$ 11.1

Fair Value Measurements (Narrat

Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments	$ 5.4	$ 2.5
Founding Members [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Promissory notes receivable from founding members	$ 16.7

Fair Value Measurements (Estima

Fair Value Measurements (Estimated Fair Values Of Company's Financial Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Carrying Value		$ 936	$ 892
Term Loans [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Carrying Value	[1]	270	270
Debt Instrument, Fair Value	[2]	269.3	257.9
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Carrying Value		200	200
Debt Instrument, Fair Value	[2]	208.4	210.8
Senior Secured Notes [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Carrying Value		400	400
Debt Instrument, Fair Value	[2]	$ 414.5	$ 400.8
[1]	The interest rates on the revolving credit facility and term loan are described below.
[2]	The Company has estimated the fair value on an average of at least two non-binding broker quotes and the Company’s analysis. If the Company were to measure the borrowings in the above table at fair value on the balance sheet they would be classified as Level 2.

Fair Value Measurements (Fair V

Fair Value Measurements (Fair Values Of The Company's Assets And Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($)		Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	[1]	$ 6,400,000	$ 2,500,000
Short-term marketable securities	[2]	13,200,000	21,700,000
Long-term marketable securities	[2]	40,500,000	45,500,000
Total assets		60,100,000	69,700,000
Individual securities gross unrealized losses		0	0
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	[1]	6,400,000	2,500,000
Short-term marketable securities	[2]	9,500,000	9,500,000
Long-term marketable securities	[2]	30,600,000	41,500,000
Total assets		46,500,000	53,500,000
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term marketable securities	[2]	3,700,000	12,200,000
Long-term marketable securities	[2]	9,900,000	4,000,000
Total assets		$ 13,600,000	$ 16,200,000
[1]	Cash Equivalents— The Company’s cash equivalents are carried at estimated fair value. Cash equivalents consist of money market accounts which the Company has classified as Level 1 given the active market for these accounts and commercial paper with original maturities of three months or less, which are classified as Level 2 and are valued as described below.
[2]	Short-Term and Long-Term Marketable Securities— The carrying amount and fair value of the marketable securities are equivalent since the Company accounts for these instruments at fair value. The Company’s government agency bonds, commercial paper and certificates of deposit are valued using third party broker quotes. The value of the Company’s government agency bonds is derived from quoted market information. The inputs in the valuation are generally classified as Level 1 given the active market for these securities; however if an active market does not exist, the inputs are recorded at a lower level in the fair value hierarchy. The value of commercial paper and certificates of deposit is derived from pricing models using inputs based upon market information, including contractual terms, market prices and yield curves. The inputs to the valuation pricing models are observable in the market, and as such are generally classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, there was an inconsequential amount of net realized gains (losses) recognized in interest income and an inconsequential amount of net unrealized holding gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income. Original cost of short term marketable securities is based on the specific identification method. As of December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, there were no gross unrealized losses related to individual securities that had been in a continuous loss position for 12 months or longer.

Fair Value Measurements (Schedu

Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of Marketable Securities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis		$ 53.9	$ 67.1
Aggregate Fair Value - Short term marketable securities	[1]	13.2	21.7
Aggregate Fair Value - Long term marketable securities	[1]	40.5	45.5
Aggregate Fair Value - Total marketable securities		53.7	67.2
Short-term Investments [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis		13.2	21.6
Aggregate Fair Value - Short term marketable securities		13.2	21.7
Short-term Investments [Member] | Municipal Bonds [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis		9.5	9.4
Aggregate Fair Value - Short term marketable securities		$ 9.5	$ 9.5
Maturities	[2]	4 months 24 days	6 months
Short-term Investments [Member] | Certificates Of Deposit [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis		$ 3.7	$ 2.5
Aggregate Fair Value - Short term marketable securities		$ 3.7	$ 2.5
Maturities	[2]	7 months 6 days	7 months 6 days
Short-term Investments [Member] | Commercial Paper, Financial [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis			$ 3.4
Aggregate Fair Value - Short term marketable securities			$ 3.4
Maturities	[2]		0 years
Short-term Investments [Member] | Commercial Paper, Industrial [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis			$ 3.3
Aggregate Fair Value - Short term marketable securities			$ 3.3
Maturities	[2]		1 month 6 days
Short-term Investments [Member] | Commercial Paper, Utility [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis			$ 3
Aggregate Fair Value - Short term marketable securities			$ 3
Maturities	[2]		2 months 12 days
Long-term Investments [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis		$ 40.7	$ 45.5
Aggregate Fair Value - Long term marketable securities		40.5	45.5
Long-term Investments [Member] | Municipal Bonds [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis		1.7	0.3
Aggregate Fair Value - Long term marketable securities		$ 1.7	$ 0.3
Maturities	[2]	1 year 8 months 12 days	1 year 4 months 24 days
Long-term Investments [Member] | Certificates Of Deposit [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis		$ 9.9	$ 4
Aggregate Fair Value - Long term marketable securities		$ 9.9	$ 4
Maturities	[2]	1 year 10 months 24 days	3 years 1 month 6 days
Long-term Investments [Member] | U.S. Government Treasury Bonds [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis		$ 1.2	$ 5.1
Aggregate Fair Value - Long term marketable securities		$ 1.2	$ 5.1
Maturities	[2]	1 year 9 months 18 days	2 years 8 months 12 days
Long-term Investments [Member] | U.S. Government Agency Bonds [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis		$ 27.9	$ 36.1
Aggregate Fair Value - Long term marketable securities		$ 27.7	$ 36.1
Maturities	[2]	3 years 4 months 24 days	3 years 3 months 18 days
[1]	Short-Term and Long-Term Marketable Securities— The carrying amount and fair value of the marketable securities are equivalent since the Company accounts for these instruments at fair value. The Company’s government agency bonds, commercial paper and certificates of deposit are valued using third party broker quotes. The value of the Company’s government agency bonds is derived from quoted market information. The inputs in the valuation are generally classified as Level 1 given the active market for these securities; however if an active market does not exist, the inputs are recorded at a lower level in the fair value hierarchy. The value of commercial paper and certificates of deposit is derived from pricing models using inputs based upon market information, including contractual terms, market prices and yield curves. The inputs to the valuation pricing models are observable in the market, and as such are generally classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, there was an inconsequential amount of net realized gains (losses) recognized in interest income and an inconsequential amount of net unrealized holding gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income. Original cost of short term marketable securities is based on the specific identification method. As of December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, there were no gross unrealized losses related to individual securities that had been in a continuous loss position for 12 months or longer.
[2]	Maturities— Securities available for sale include obligations with various contractual maturity dates some of which are greater than one year. The Company considers the securities to be liquid and convertible to cash within 30 days.

Derivative Instruments And He89

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative asset	$ 0	$ 0
Derivative liability	0	0
Amount outstanding related to cash flow hedges	0
Term Loans [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Debt instrument face amount	$ 270,000,000	$ 270,000,000

Derivative Instruments And He90

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Schedule Of Changes in AOCI By Component) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Dec. 26, 2013
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of period	$ (0.4)	$ (3.2)	$ (6.7)
Amortization on discontinued cash flow hedges	1.6	10	10.3
Total amounts reclassified from AOCI	1.6	10	10.3
Noncontrolling interest on reclassifications	(0.9)	(5.4)	(5.6)
Tax effect on reclassifications	(0.3)	(1.8)	(1.8)
Net other comprehensive income	$ 0.4	2.8	2.9
Impact of subsidiary ownership changes			0.6
Balance at end of period		$ (0.4)	$ (3.2)

Segment Reporting (Narrative) (

Segment Reporting (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Dec. 26, 2013
Advertising [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net [Member] | Credit Concentration Risk [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Percentage of revenue	100.00%	100.00%	92.10%

Segment Reporting (Schedule Of

Segment Reporting (Schedule Of Segment Operating Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Oct. 01, 2015	Jul. 02, 2015	Apr. 02, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Sep. 25, 2014	Jun. 26, 2014	Mar. 27, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Dec. 26, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 136.4	$ 111.7	$ 121.5	$ 76.9	$ 123.1	$ 100.8	$ 99.9	$ 70.2	$ 446.5	$ 394	$ 462.8
Operating costs									121.1	115.3	143.3
Selling and marketing costs									72.3	57.6	61.5
Administrative and other costs									38.6	29.5	29.4
Merger termination fee and related merger costs									34.3	7.5
Depreciation and amortization									32.2	32.4	26.6
Interest and other non-operating costs									66.5	76.2	52
Income (loss) before income taxes									81.5	75.5	150
Advertising [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue									446.5	394	426.3
Operating costs									103.3	97	98.4
Selling and marketing costs									66.8	54.8	56.1
Administrative and other costs									3.5	2.8	2.9
Income (loss) before income taxes									272.9	239.4	268.9
Fathom Events [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue											36.5
Operating costs											25.5
Selling and marketing costs											3.6
Administrative and other costs											0.9
Income (loss) before income taxes											6.5
Network, Administrative And Unallocated Costs [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating costs									17.8	18.3	19.4
Selling and marketing costs									5.5	2.8	1.8
Administrative and other costs									35.1	26.7	25.6
Merger termination fee and related merger costs									34.3	7.5
Depreciation and amortization									32.2	32.4	26.6
Interest and other non-operating costs									66.5	76.2	52
Income (loss) before income taxes									$ (191.4)	$ (163.9)	$ (125.4)

Segment Reporting (Summary Of R

Segment Reporting (Summary Of Revenue By Category) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Oct. 01, 2015

Jul. 02, 2015

Apr. 02, 2015

Jan. 01, 2015

Sep. 25, 2014

Jun. 26, 2014

Mar. 27, 2014

Dec. 31, 2015

Jan. 01, 2015

Dec. 26, 2013

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Revenue

$ 136.4

$ 111.7

$ 121.5

$ 76.9

$ 123.1

$ 100.8

$ 99.9

$ 70.2

$ 446.5

$ 394

$ 462.8

National Advertising Revenue [Member]

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Revenue

309.5

258.8

295

Local and Regional Advertising Revenue [Member]

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Revenue

107

96.8

89.9

Founding Member Advertising Revenue From Beverage Concessionaire Agreements [Member]

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Revenue

$ 30

$ 38.4

41.4

Fathom Consumer Revenue [Member]

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Revenue

[1]

34.4

Fathom Business Revenue [Member]

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Revenue

[1]

$ 2.1

[1]

Fathom Events was sold on December 26, 2013 as discussed in Note 2— Divesture.

Valuation And Qualifying Acco94

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Dec. 26, 2013
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 4.3	$ 5.7	$ 4.5
Provision for bad debt	1.9	(0.1)	2.1
Write-offs, net	(0.6)	(1.3)	(0.9)
Balance at end of period	$ 5.6	$ 4.3	5.7
Valuation Allowance On Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period			3.3
Valuation allowance (reversed) recorded			$ (3.3)

Quarterly Financial Data (Detai

Quarterly Financial Data (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015		Oct. 01, 2015		Jul. 02, 2015		Apr. 02, 2015		Jan. 01, 2015		Sep. 25, 2014		Jun. 26, 2014		Mar. 27, 2014		Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Dec. 26, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 136.4		$ 111.7		$ 121.5		$ 76.9		$ 123.1		$ 100.8		$ 99.9		$ 70.2		$ 446.5	$ 394	$ 462.8
Operating expenses	74.9		63.9		66.1		93.6		65.2		60.1		59.6		57.4		298.5	242.3	260.8
OPERATING INCOME	61.5		47.8		55.4		(16.7)		57.9		40.7		40.3		12.8		148	151.7	202
Consolidated net (loss) income	33.7		26.9		33.3		(30.2)		32.9		19.4		17.9		(4.6)		63.7	65.6	129.8
(Loss) Net income attributable to NCM, Inc.	$ 6.6		$ 7.7		$ 10.1		$ (9)		$ 8.1		$ 4.8		$ 3.6		$ (3.1)		$ 15.4	$ 13.4	$ 41.2
(Loss) Earnings per NCM, Inc. share, basic	$ 0.11	[1]	$ 0.13	[1]	$ 0.17	[1]	$ (0.15)	[1]	$ 0.14	[1]	$ 0.08	[1]	$ 0.06	[1]	$ (0.05)	[1]	$ 0.26	$ 0.23	$ 0.74
(Loss) Earnings per NCM, Inc. share, diluted	$ 0.11	[1]	$ 0.13	[1]	$ 0.17	[1]	$ (0.15)	[1]	$ 0.14	[1]	$ 0.08	[1]	$ 0.06	[1]	$ (0.05)	[1]	$ 0.26	$ 0.23	$ 0.73
[1]	Earnings per share in each quarter is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during that quarter while earnings per share for the full year is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year.

Subsequent Event (Narrative) (D

Subsequent Event (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 20, 2016
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Dividends payable, date declared	Jan. 20, 2016
Dividends payable, date of record	Mar. 10, 2016
Dividends payable, date to be paid	Mar. 24, 2016
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Cash dividends declared, per share		$ 0.22
Cash dividends declared		$ 13.1