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 |