v3.7.0.1
LEASES - Future minimum rent (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
item
Future minimum rental payments required under existing operating leases and digital projector equipment leases payable to DCIP  
2017 $ 666,740
2018 658,484
2019 621,822
2020 584,854
2021 534,731
Thereafter 3,141,377
Total minimum payments required $ 6,208,008
Number of theatres under construction taken on lease | item 8
Number of screens in theatres under construction taken on lease | item 77