| Document and Entity Information | Mar. 04, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | CINEMARK USA INC /TX |
| Local Phone Number | 665-1000 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000885975 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 4, 2021 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | TX |
| Entity File Number | 033-47040 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 75-2206284 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 3900 Dallas Parkway |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Plano |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 75093 |
| City Area Code | 972 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
