10-Q Filing

NATIONAL CINEMEDIA, INC. CIK: 1377630 Q2 2025

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0000950170-25-103079`
Period End Date	20250630
Filing Date	20250805
Fiscal Year	2025
Fiscal Period	Q2
XBRL Instance	ncmi-20250626_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 200 Income Statement 200 Cash Flow Statement 176 Stockholders Equity 84

Balance Sheet 200 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$37.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$37.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$75.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$75.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted Cash	`RestrictedCash`	$3.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted Cash	`RestrictedCash`	$3.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted Cash	`RestrictedCash`	$3.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted Cash	`RestrictedCash`	$3.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term marketable securities	`MarketableSecuritiesCurrent`	$100.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term marketable securities	`MarketableSecuritiesCurrent`	$100.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term marketable securities	`MarketableSecuritiesCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term marketable securities	`MarketableSecuritiesCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Receivables, net of allowance of $1.1 and $1.2, respectively	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$85.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Receivables, net of allowance of $1.1 and $1.2, respectively	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$85.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Receivables, net of allowance of $1.1 and $1.2, respectively	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$57.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Receivables, net of allowance of $1.1 and $1.2, respectively	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$57.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$1.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$1.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$1.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$1.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated depreciation, property and equipment	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$4.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated depreciation, property and equipment	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$4.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Amounts due from ESA Parties	`DueFromFoundingMembersCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Amounts due from ESA Parties	`DueFromFoundingMembersCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Amounts due from ESA Parties	`DueFromFoundingMembersCurrent`	$10.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Amounts due from ESA Parties	`DueFromFoundingMembersCurrent`	$10.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated depreciation, property and equipment	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$6.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated depreciation, property and equipment	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$6.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated amortization, intangible assets	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization`	$70.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated amortization, intangible assets	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization`	$70.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated amortization, intangible assets	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization`	$52.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated amortization, intangible assets	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization`	$52.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$3.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$3.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$3.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$3.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per share)	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per share)	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$101.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$101.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per share)	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per share)	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$177.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$177.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	10.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	10.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	10.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	10.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $6.9 and $4.8, respectively	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$16.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $6.9 and $4.8, respectively	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$16.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	50.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	50.00	shares	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $6.9 and $4.8, respectively	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$16.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $6.9 and $4.8, respectively	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$16.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	50.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	50.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	50.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	50.00	shares	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $70.4 and $52.8, respectively	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$350.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $70.4 and $52.8, respectively	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$350.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $70.4 and $52.8, respectively	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$322.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $70.4 and $52.8, respectively	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$322.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	50.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	50.00	shares	Point-in-time
Other Investments	`OtherInvestments`	$4.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Other Investments	`OtherInvestments`	$4.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Other Investments	`OtherInvestments`	$3.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Other Investments	`OtherInvestments`	$3.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Debt issuance costs, net	`DebtIssuanceCostsLineOfCreditArrangementsNet`	$800.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Debt issuance costs, net	`DebtIssuanceCostsLineOfCreditArrangementsNet`	$800.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	260.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	260.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	260.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	260.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Debt issuance costs, net	`DebtIssuanceCostsLineOfCreditArrangementsNet`	$1.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Debt issuance costs, net	`DebtIssuanceCostsLineOfCreditArrangementsNet`	$1.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	93.42M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	93.42M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	95.76M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	95.76M	shares	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$17.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$17.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$18.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$18.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	95.76M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	95.76M	shares	Point-in-time
Total non-current assets	`AssetsNoncurrent`	$390.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Total non-current assets	`AssetsNoncurrent`	$390.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	93.42M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	93.42M	shares	Point-in-time
Total non-current assets	`AssetsNoncurrent`	$361.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total non-current assets	`AssetsNoncurrent`	$361.00M	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL ASSETS	`Assets`	$462.00M	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL ASSETS	`Assets`	$462.00M	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL ASSETS	`Assets`	$568.60M	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL ASSETS	`Assets`	$568.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Amounts due to ESA Parties, net	`DueToFoundingMembersCurrent`	$4.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Amounts due to ESA Parties, net	`DueToFoundingMembersCurrent`	$4.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Amounts due to ESA Parties, net	`DueToFoundingMembersCurrent`	$3.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Amounts due to ESA Parties, net	`DueToFoundingMembersCurrent`	$3.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Payable under the TRA	`PayableToFoundingMembersUnderTaxSharingAgreementCurrent`	$4.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Payable under the TRA	`PayableToFoundingMembersUnderTaxSharingAgreementCurrent`	$4.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Payable under the TRA	`PayableToFoundingMembersUnderTaxSharingAgreementCurrent`	$4.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Payable under the TRA	`PayableToFoundingMembersUnderTaxSharingAgreementCurrent`	$4.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued payroll and related expenses	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$15.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued payroll and related expenses	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$15.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued payroll and related expenses	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$7.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued payroll and related expenses	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$7.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$23.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$23.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$19.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$19.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$23.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$23.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$18.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$18.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$2.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$2.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$73.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$73.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$57.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$57.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$10.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$10.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Payable under the TRA	`PayableToFoundingMembersUnderTaxSharingAgreementNoncurrent`	$59.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Payable under the TRA	`PayableToFoundingMembersUnderTaxSharingAgreementNoncurrent`	$59.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Payable under the TRA	`PayableToFoundingMembersUnderTaxSharingAgreementNoncurrent`	$41.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Payable under the TRA	`PayableToFoundingMembersUnderTaxSharingAgreementNoncurrent`	$41.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$12.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$12.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$11.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$11.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Total non-current liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$83.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Total non-current liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$83.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Total non-current liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$54.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Total non-current liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$54.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$157.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$157.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$112.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$112.00M	USD	Point-in-time
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 8)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 8)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 8)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 8)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, 50 issued and outstanding	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, 50 issued and outstanding	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, 50 issued and outstanding	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, 50 issued and outstanding	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 260,000,000 shares authorized, 93,424,020 and 95,755,491 issued and outstanding, respectively	`CommonStockValue`	$2.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 260,000,000 shares authorized, 93,424,020 and 95,755,491 issued and outstanding, respectively	`CommonStockValue`	$2.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 260,000,000 shares authorized, 93,424,020 and 95,755,491 issued and outstanding, respectively	`CommonStockValue`	$2.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 260,000,000 shares authorized, 93,424,020 and 95,755,491 issued and outstanding, respectively	`CommonStockValue`	$2.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalAndAccumulatedDeficitCommonStock`	$127.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalAndAccumulatedDeficitCommonStock`	$127.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalAndAccumulatedDeficitCommonStock`	$132.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalAndAccumulatedDeficitCommonStock`	$132.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$214.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$214.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$280.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$280.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Total NCM, Inc. stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$411.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Total NCM, Inc. stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$411.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Total NCM, Inc. stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$350.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total NCM, Inc. stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$350.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$434.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$434.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$387.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$387.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$350.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$350.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$411.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$411.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$402.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$402.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$370.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$370.80M	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$568.60M	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$568.60M	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$462.00M	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$462.00M	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 200 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
REVENUE	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$86.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
REVENUE	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$86.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
REVENUE	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$51.80M	USD	1 Quarter
REVENUE	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$51.80M	USD	1 Quarter
REVENUE	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$54.70M	USD	1 Quarter
REVENUE	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$54.70M	USD	1 Quarter
REVENUE	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$92.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
REVENUE	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$92.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Network operating costs	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$3.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Network operating costs	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$3.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Network operating costs	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$3.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Network operating costs	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$3.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Network operating costs	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$7.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Network operating costs	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$7.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Network operating costs	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$6.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Network operating costs	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$6.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Theater exhibition fees	`TheaterExhibitionFees`	$49.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Theater exhibition fees	`TheaterExhibitionFees`	$49.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Theater exhibition fees	`TheaterExhibitionFees`	$52.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Theater exhibition fees	`TheaterExhibitionFees`	$52.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Theater exhibition fees	`TheaterExhibitionFees`	$30.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Theater exhibition fees	`TheaterExhibitionFees`	$30.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Theater exhibition fees	`TheaterExhibitionFees`	$26.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Theater exhibition fees	`TheaterExhibitionFees`	$26.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling and marketing costs	`SellingAndMarketingExpense`	$19.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling and marketing costs	`SellingAndMarketingExpense`	$19.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling and marketing costs	`SellingAndMarketingExpense`	$9.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling and marketing costs	`SellingAndMarketingExpense`	$9.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling and marketing costs	`SellingAndMarketingExpense`	$20.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling and marketing costs	`SellingAndMarketingExpense`	$20.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling and marketing costs	`SellingAndMarketingExpense`	$9.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling and marketing costs	`SellingAndMarketingExpense`	$9.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Administrative and other costs	`GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$26.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Administrative and other costs	`GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$26.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Administrative and other costs	`GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$23.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Administrative and other costs	`GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$23.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Administrative and other costs	`GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$13.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Administrative and other costs	`GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$13.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Administrative and other costs	`GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$10.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Administrative and other costs	`GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$10.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation expense	`DepreciationNonproduction`	$1.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation expense	`DepreciationNonproduction`	$1.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation expense	`DepreciationNonproduction`	$2.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation expense	`DepreciationNonproduction`	$2.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation expense	`DepreciationNonproduction`	$1.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation expense	`DepreciationNonproduction`	$1.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation expense	`DepreciationNonproduction`	$2.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation expense	`DepreciationNonproduction`	$2.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$9.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$9.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$17.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$17.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$18.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$18.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$8.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$8.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Total	`CostsAndExpenses`	$64.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total	`CostsAndExpenses`	$64.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total	`CostsAndExpenses`	$124.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total	`CostsAndExpenses`	$124.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total	`CostsAndExpenses`	$122.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total	`CostsAndExpenses`	$122.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total	`CostsAndExpenses`	$63.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Total	`CostsAndExpenses`	$63.80M	USD	1 Quarter
OPERATING LOSS	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-9.30M	USD	1 Quarter
OPERATING LOSS	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-9.30M	USD	1 Quarter
OPERATING LOSS	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-32.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
OPERATING LOSS	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-32.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
OPERATING LOSS	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-35.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
OPERATING LOSS	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-35.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
OPERATING LOSS	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-12.00M	USD	1 Quarter
OPERATING LOSS	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-12.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest on borrowings	`InterestExpenseDebt`	$900.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest on borrowings	`InterestExpenseDebt`	$900.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest on borrowings	`InterestExpenseDebt`	$300.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest on borrowings	`InterestExpenseDebt`	$300.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest on borrowings	`InterestExpenseDebt`	$100.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Interest on borrowings	`InterestExpenseDebt`	$100.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Interest on borrowings	`InterestExpenseDebt`	$400.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Interest on borrowings	`InterestExpenseDebt`	$400.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$400.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$400.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$700.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$700.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$1.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest income	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$1.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest income	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$900.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest income	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$900.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
(Gain) loss on re-measurement of the payable under the tax receivable agreement	`GainLossOnReMeasurementOfPayableToFoundingMembersUnderTaxSharingAgreement`	$-4.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
(Gain) loss on re-measurement of the payable under the tax receivable agreement	`GainLossOnReMeasurementOfPayableToFoundingMembersUnderTaxSharingAgreement`	$-4.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
(Gain) loss on re-measurement of the payable under the tax receivable agreement	`GainLossOnReMeasurementOfPayableToFoundingMembersUnderTaxSharingAgreement`	$800.00K	USD	1 Quarter
(Gain) loss on re-measurement of the payable under the tax receivable agreement	`GainLossOnReMeasurementOfPayableToFoundingMembersUnderTaxSharingAgreement`	$800.00K	USD	1 Quarter
(Gain) loss on re-measurement of the payable under the tax receivable agreement	`GainLossOnReMeasurementOfPayableToFoundingMembersUnderTaxSharingAgreement`	-	USD	1 Quarter
(Gain) loss on re-measurement of the payable under the tax receivable agreement	`GainLossOnReMeasurementOfPayableToFoundingMembersUnderTaxSharingAgreement`	-	USD	1 Quarter
(Gain) loss on re-measurement of the payable under the tax receivable agreement	`GainLossOnReMeasurementOfPayableToFoundingMembersUnderTaxSharingAgreement`	$-12.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
(Gain) loss on re-measurement of the payable under the tax receivable agreement	`GainLossOnReMeasurementOfPayableToFoundingMembersUnderTaxSharingAgreement`	$-12.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss on debt extinguishment	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-1.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss on debt extinguishment	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-1.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss on debt extinguishment	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss on debt extinguishment	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss on debt extinguishment	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on debt extinguishment	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on debt extinguishment	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on debt extinguishment	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Other non-operating income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$300.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other non-operating income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$300.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other non-operating income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$600.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Other non-operating income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$600.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Other non-operating income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$200.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other non-operating income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$200.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other non-operating income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$300.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Other non-operating income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$300.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Total	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-11.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-11.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$1.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Total	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$1.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Total	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-5.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-5.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$600.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Total	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$600.00K	USD	1 Quarter
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-43.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-43.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-10.70M	USD	1 Quarter
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-10.70M	USD	1 Quarter
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-41.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-41.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-8.70M	USD	1 Quarter
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-8.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	-	USD	1 Quarter
CONSOLIDATED NET LOSS	`ProfitLoss`	$-43.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
CONSOLIDATED NET LOSS	`ProfitLoss`	$-43.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
CONSOLIDATED NET LOSS	`ProfitLoss`	$-8.70M	USD	1 Quarter
CONSOLIDATED NET LOSS	`ProfitLoss`	$-8.70M	USD	1 Quarter
CONSOLIDATED NET LOSS	`ProfitLoss`	$-41.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
CONSOLIDATED NET LOSS	`ProfitLoss`	$-41.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
CONSOLIDATED NET LOSS	`ProfitLoss`	$-10.70M	USD	1 Quarter
CONSOLIDATED NET LOSS	`ProfitLoss`	$-10.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NCM, INC.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-10.70M	USD	1 Quarter
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NCM, INC.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-10.70M	USD	1 Quarter
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NCM, INC.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-8.70M	USD	1 Quarter
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NCM, INC.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-8.70M	USD	1 Quarter
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NCM, INC.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-41.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NCM, INC.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-41.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NCM, INC.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-43.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NCM, INC.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-43.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NCM, INC.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-8.70M	USD	1 Quarter
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NCM, INC.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-8.70M	USD	1 Quarter
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NCM, INC.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-41.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NCM, INC.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-41.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NCM, INC.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-43.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NCM, INC.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-43.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NCM, INC.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-10.70M	USD	1 Quarter
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NCM, INC.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-10.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-0.45	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic (in usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-0.45	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic (in usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-0.09	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-0.09	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-0.44	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic (in usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-0.44	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic (in usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-0.11	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-0.11	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-0.09	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-0.09	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-0.11	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-0.11	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-0.44	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted (in usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-0.44	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted (in usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-0.45	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted (in usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-0.45	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	94.68M	shares	2 Qtrs
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	94.68M	shares	2 Qtrs
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	93.98M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	93.98M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	96.41M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	96.41M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	96.66M	shares	2 Qtrs
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	96.66M	shares	2 Qtrs
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	96.41M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	96.41M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	94.68M	shares	2 Qtrs
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	94.68M	shares	2 Qtrs
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	96.66M	shares	2 Qtrs
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	96.66M	shares	2 Qtrs
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	93.98M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	93.98M	shares	1 Quarter

Cash Flow Statement 176 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Consolidated net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-43.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Consolidated net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-43.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Consolidated net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-8.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-8.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-41.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Consolidated net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-41.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Consolidated net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-10.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-10.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation expense	`DepreciationNonproduction`	$1.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation expense	`DepreciationNonproduction`	$1.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation expense	`DepreciationNonproduction`	$2.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation expense	`DepreciationNonproduction`	$2.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation expense	`DepreciationNonproduction`	$1.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation expense	`DepreciationNonproduction`	$1.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation expense	`DepreciationNonproduction`	$2.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation expense	`DepreciationNonproduction`	$2.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$9.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$9.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$17.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$17.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$18.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$18.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$8.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$8.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash share-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$6.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash share-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$6.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash share-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$5.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash share-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$5.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization of debt issuance costs	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$400.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization of debt issuance costs	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$400.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization of debt issuance costs	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$200.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization of debt issuance costs	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$200.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss on debt extinguishment	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-1.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss on debt extinguishment	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-1.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss on debt extinguishment	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss on debt extinguishment	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss on debt extinguishment	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on debt extinguishment	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on debt extinguishment	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on debt extinguishment	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash loss on re-measurement of the payable under the tax receivable agreement	`NonCashGainLossOnReMeasurementOfPayableToFoundingMembersUnderTaxSharingAgreement`	$-4.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash loss on re-measurement of the payable under the tax receivable agreement	`NonCashGainLossOnReMeasurementOfPayableToFoundingMembersUnderTaxSharingAgreement`	$-4.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash loss on re-measurement of the payable under the tax receivable agreement	`NonCashGainLossOnReMeasurementOfPayableToFoundingMembersUnderTaxSharingAgreement`	$-12.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash loss on re-measurement of the payable under the tax receivable agreement	`NonCashGainLossOnReMeasurementOfPayableToFoundingMembersUnderTaxSharingAgreement`	$-12.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$300.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Other	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$300.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Other	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$100.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Other	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$100.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
ESA integration and other encumbered theater payments	`ProceedsFromIntegrationAndOtherEncumberedTheaterPaymentsMadeByAffiliatesOperatingActivities`	$500.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
ESA integration and other encumbered theater payments	`ProceedsFromIntegrationAndOtherEncumberedTheaterPaymentsMadeByAffiliatesOperatingActivities`	$500.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
ESA integration and other encumbered theater payments	`ProceedsFromIntegrationAndOtherEncumberedTheaterPaymentsMadeByAffiliatesOperatingActivities`	$600.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
ESA integration and other encumbered theater payments	`ProceedsFromIntegrationAndOtherEncumberedTheaterPaymentsMadeByAffiliatesOperatingActivities`	$600.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Payments to the ESA Parties under the tax receivable agreement	`PaymentsToPartiesUnderTheTaxReceivableAgreement`	$1.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payments to the ESA Parties under the tax receivable agreement	`PaymentsToPartiesUnderTheTaxReceivableAgreement`	$1.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payments to the ESA Parties under the tax receivable agreement	`PaymentsToPartiesUnderTheTaxReceivableAgreement`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Payments to the ESA Parties under the tax receivable agreement	`PaymentsToPartiesUnderTheTaxReceivableAgreement`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Other cash flows from operating activities	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Other cash flows from operating activities	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Other cash flows from operating activities	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$100.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Other cash flows from operating activities	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$100.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Receivables, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$-45.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Receivables, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$-45.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Receivables, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$-28.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Receivables, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$-28.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-12.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-12.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-12.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-12.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
ESA amounts due to/from, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInDueToRelatedParties`	$300.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
ESA amounts due to/from, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInDueToRelatedParties`	$300.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
ESA amounts due to/from, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInDueToRelatedParties`	$-2.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
ESA amounts due to/from, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInDueToRelatedParties`	$-2.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Prepaid expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidExpense`	$-500.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Prepaid expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidExpense`	$-500.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Prepaid expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidExpense`	$-600.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Prepaid expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidExpense`	$-600.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability`	$2.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability`	$2.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability`	$-5.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability`	$-5.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$-200.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$-200.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$31.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$31.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of property and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$2.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of property and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$2.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of property and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$2.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of property and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$2.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds received from equity method investment	`ProceedsFromEquityMethodInvestmentInvestingActivities`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds received from equity method investment	`ProceedsFromEquityMethodInvestmentInvestingActivities`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds received from equity method investment	`ProceedsFromEquityMethodInvestmentInvestingActivities`	$400.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds received from equity method investment	`ProceedsFromEquityMethodInvestmentInvestingActivities`	$400.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-2.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-2.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-2.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-2.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payment of dividends	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$5.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payment of dividends	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$5.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payment of dividends	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$300.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Payment of dividends	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$300.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of NCM, Inc.'s common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$9.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of NCM, Inc.'s common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$9.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of NCM, Inc.'s common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$18.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of NCM, Inc.'s common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$18.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash redemption of NCM LLC common membership units	`CashRedemptionOfSubsidiaryCommonMembershipUnits`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash redemption of NCM LLC common membership units	`CashRedemptionOfSubsidiaryCommonMembershipUnits`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash redemption of NCM LLC common membership units	`CashRedemptionOfSubsidiaryCommonMembershipUnits`	$700.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash redemption of NCM LLC common membership units	`CashRedemptionOfSubsidiaryCommonMembershipUnits`	$700.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayment of revolving credit facility	`RepaymentsOfLinesOfCredit`	$10.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayment of revolving credit facility	`RepaymentsOfLinesOfCredit`	$10.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayment of revolving credit facility	`RepaymentsOfLinesOfCredit`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayment of revolving credit facility	`RepaymentsOfLinesOfCredit`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Payment of debt issuance costs	`PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts`	$1.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payment of debt issuance costs	`PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts`	$1.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payment of debt issuance costs	`PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Payment of debt issuance costs	`PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Repurchase of stock for restricted stock tax withholding	`PaymentsOfRepurchaseOfStockForRestrictedStockTaxWithholding`	$600.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Repurchase of stock for restricted stock tax withholding	`PaymentsOfRepurchaseOfStockForRestrictedStockTaxWithholding`	$600.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Repurchase of stock for restricted stock tax withholding	`PaymentsOfRepurchaseOfStockForRestrictedStockTaxWithholding`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Repurchase of stock for restricted stock tax withholding	`PaymentsOfRepurchaseOfStockForRestrictedStockTaxWithholding`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-10.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-10.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-36.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-36.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
CHANGE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-37.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
CHANGE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-37.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
CHANGE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$19.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
CHANGE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$19.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$37.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$37.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$56.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$56.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$40.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$40.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$78.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$78.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$37.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$37.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$56.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$56.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$40.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$40.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$78.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$78.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Purchase of an intangible asset with NCM LLC equity	`NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionIntangibleAssetsAcquired1`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchase of an intangible asset with NCM LLC equity	`NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionIntangibleAssetsAcquired1`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchase of an intangible asset with NCM LLC equity	`NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionIntangibleAssetsAcquired1`	$700.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchase of an intangible asset with NCM LLC equity	`NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionIntangibleAssetsAcquired1`	$700.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForOperatingLeaseLiability`	$7.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForOperatingLeaseLiability`	$7.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForOperatingLeaseLiability`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForOperatingLeaseLiability`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Accrued purchases of intangible assets	`CapitalExpendituresIncurredButNotYetPaid`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Accrued purchases of intangible assets	`CapitalExpendituresIncurredButNotYetPaid`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Accrued purchases of intangible assets	`CapitalExpendituresIncurredButNotYetPaid`	$400.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Accrued purchases of intangible assets	`CapitalExpendituresIncurredButNotYetPaid`	$400.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Increase in dividend equivalent accrual not requiring cash in the period	`IncreaseDecreaseInDividendEquivalentAccrualNotRequiringCashInThePeriod`	$200.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Increase in dividend equivalent accrual not requiring cash in the period	`IncreaseDecreaseInDividendEquivalentAccrualNotRequiringCashInThePeriod`	$200.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Increase in dividend equivalent accrual not requiring cash in the period	`IncreaseDecreaseInDividendEquivalentAccrualNotRequiringCashInThePeriod`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Increase in dividend equivalent accrual not requiring cash in the period	`IncreaseDecreaseInDividendEquivalentAccrualNotRequiringCashInThePeriod`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost method investment obtained in exchange for future advertising inventory	`NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionInvestmentsAcquired1`	$500.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost method investment obtained in exchange for future advertising inventory	`NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionInvestmentsAcquired1`	$500.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost method investment obtained in exchange for future advertising inventory	`NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionInvestmentsAcquired1`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost method investment obtained in exchange for future advertising inventory	`NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionInvestmentsAcquired1`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash paid for interest	`InterestPaidReceivedNet`	$100.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash paid for interest	`InterestPaidReceivedNet`	$100.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash paid for interest	`InterestPaidReceivedNet`	$500.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash paid for interest	`InterestPaidReceivedNet`	$500.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash paid for income taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash paid for income taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash paid for income taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$100.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash paid for income taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$100.00K	USD	2 Qtrs

Stockholders Equity 84 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Cash dividends declared per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.03	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends declared per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.03	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends declared per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.06	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash dividends declared per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.06	USD	2 Qtrs
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$434.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$434.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$387.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$387.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$350.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$350.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$411.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$411.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$402.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$402.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$370.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$370.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Income tax and other impacts of NCM LLC ownership changes	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalOther`	$100.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax and other impacts of NCM LLC ownership changes	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalOther`	$100.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax and other impacts of NCM LLC ownership changes	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalOther`	$100.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax and other impacts of NCM LLC ownership changes	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalOther`	$100.00K	USD	1 Quarter
NCM LLC equity issued for purchase of intangible asset	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$700.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
NCM LLC equity issued for purchase of intangible asset	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$700.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
NCM LLC equity issued for purchase of intangible asset	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$700.00K	USD	1 Quarter
NCM LLC equity issued for purchase of intangible asset	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$700.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Cash redemption of NCM LLC common membership units	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalInvestmentInSubsidiary`	$-700.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Cash redemption of NCM LLC common membership units	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalInvestmentInSubsidiary`	$-700.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Cash redemption of NCM LLC common membership units	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalInvestmentInSubsidiary`	$-700.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash redemption of NCM LLC common membership units	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalInvestmentInSubsidiary`	$-700.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of NCM, Inc.'s common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$9.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of NCM, Inc.'s common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$9.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of NCM, Inc.'s common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$9.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of NCM, Inc.'s common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$9.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of NCM, Inc.'s common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$9.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of NCM, Inc.'s common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$9.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of NCM, Inc.'s common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$18.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of NCM, Inc.'s common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$18.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of NCM, Inc.'s common stock, shares	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodShares`	1.90M	shares	1 Quarter
Purchases of NCM, Inc.'s common stock, shares	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodShares`	1.90M	shares	1 Quarter
Purchases of NCM, Inc.'s common stock, shares	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodShares`	3.30M	shares	2 Qtrs
Purchases of NCM, Inc.'s common stock, shares	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodShares`	3.30M	shares	2 Qtrs
Purchases of NCM, Inc.'s common stock, shares	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodShares`	1.80M	shares	1 Quarter
Purchases of NCM, Inc.'s common stock, shares	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodShares`	1.80M	shares	1 Quarter
Purchases of NCM, Inc.'s common stock, shares	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodShares`	1.90M	shares	2 Qtrs
Purchases of NCM, Inc.'s common stock, shares	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodShares`	1.90M	shares	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive loss, net of tax	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-8.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss, net of tax	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-8.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss, net of tax	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-41.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive loss, net of tax	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-41.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive loss, net of tax	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-43.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive loss, net of tax	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-43.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive loss, net of tax	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-10.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss, net of tax	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-10.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation issued, net of tax	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$100.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Share-based compensation issued, net of tax	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$100.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Share-based compensation issued, net of tax	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$-700.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Share-based compensation issued, net of tax	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$-700.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Share-based compensation issued, net of tax	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation issued, net of tax	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation issued, net of tax	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$-600.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation issued, net of tax	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$-600.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation expense/capitalized	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$6.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Share-based compensation expense/capitalized	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$6.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Share-based compensation expense/capitalized	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$2.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation expense/capitalized	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$2.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation expense/capitalized	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$3.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation expense/capitalized	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$3.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation expense/capitalized	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$5.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Share-based compensation expense/capitalized	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$5.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$5.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$5.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$434.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$434.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$387.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$387.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$350.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$350.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$411.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$411.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$402.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$402.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$370.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$370.80M	USD	Point-in-time

Data is extracted from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Values shown are as reported in the filing.