| Cover | Nov. 09, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 09, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 000-55331 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Rebus Holdings, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001421204 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-0438951 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 2629 Townsgate Road |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 215 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Westlake Village |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 91361 |
| City Area Code | 818 |
| Local Phone Number | 661-6302 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
