Cover
Jul. 01, 2021
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Jul. 01, 2021
Entity File Number 001-36150
Entity Registrant Name SORRENTO THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Entity Central Index Key 0000850261
Entity Tax Identification Number 33-0344842
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity Address, Address Line One 4955 Directors Place
Entity Address, City or Town San Diego
Entity Address, State or Province CA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 92121
City Area Code 858
Local Phone Number 203-4100
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.0001 par value
Trading Symbol SRNE
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Entity Emerging Growth Company false