| Cover | Aug. 31, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 31, 2020 |
| Entity File Number | 001-33892 |
| Entity Registrant Name | AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001411579 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 26-0303916 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | One AMC Way |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | 11500 Ash Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Leawood |
| Entity Address, State or Province | KS |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 66211 |
| City Area Code | 913 |
| Local Phone Number | 213-2000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A common stock |
| Trading Symbol | AMC |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
