Cover [Abstract] Document Information [Table] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Common Class A [Member] Class A Ordinary Shares [Member] Common Class B [Member] Class B Ordinary Shares [Member] Document Information [Line Items] Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Document Type Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Trading Symbol Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Shell Company Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code Entity Address, Address Line One Entity Address, Postal Zip Code Document Annual Report Document Transition Report Document Shell Company Report Document Registration Statement Document Accounting Standard Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Interactive Data Current Entity Voluntary Filers Entity File Number Contact Personnel Name Entity Address, City or Town Entity Address, Country City Area Code Local Phone Number Security Exchange Name Title of 12(b) Security Phone Fax Number Description ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag Auditor Name Auditor Firm ID Auditor Location Entity Addresses, Address Type [Axis] Address Type [Domain] Business Contact [Member] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Assets [Abstract] ASSETS Long Term Prepayments Deposits And Other Assets Long-term prepayments, deposits and other assets Long-term prepayments, deposits and other assets Other long-term assets Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of amounts paid in advance which will be charged against earnings in periods after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer; deposits transferred to third parties for security purposes that are expected to be returned or applied towards payment after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer; and aggregate carrying amount of other noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet that are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets Total assets Land Use Right, Net Land use right, net Land use right, net Carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of amounts paid or payable for the use of land that is expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year. Assets, Current [Abstract] Current assets: Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current, Total Accounts receivable, net of allowances for credit losses of nil and $976 Accounts receivable, net Due from Affiliate, Current Amounts due from affiliated companies Inventory, Net Inventories Assets, Current Total current assets Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Prepaid expenses and other current assets Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current Restricted cash Current portion of restricted cash Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent Restricted cash Non-current portion of restricted cash Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset Operating lease right-of-use assets Operating lease right-of-use assets Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property and equipment, net Property and equipment, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Intangible assets, net Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] LIABILITIES, SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND PARTICIPATION INTEREST Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current liabilities: Accounts Payable, Current Accounts payable Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Total Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered and used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer); and the aggregate carrying amount of current obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet that are expected to be paid within one year. Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Total current liabilities Due to Affiliate, Current Amounts due to affiliated companies Accrued Income Taxes, Current Income tax payable Liabilities Shareholders Equity And Participation Interest Total liabilities, shareholders' equity and participation interest Amount of liabilities shareholders equity and participation interest. Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Long-term debt, net Liabilities Total liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Other long-term liabilities Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent Operating lease liabilities, non-current Present value of future minimum lease payments non-current portion Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net Deferred tax liabilities, net Deferred tax liabilities, net Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and contingencies (Note [18]) Participation Interest Participation interest Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which is directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (that is, participation interest). Stockholders Equity Including Portion Attributable To Participation Interest Total shareholders' equity and participation interest BEGINNING BALANCE ENDING BALANCE Amount of stockholders' equity (deficit), net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity, attributable to both the parent and participation interests. Amount excludes temporary equity. Alternate caption for the concept is permanent equity. Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Shareholders' equity and participation interest: Shareholders' equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total shareholders' equity Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated losses Common Stock, Value, Issued Ordinary shares, value Ordinary shares Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Additional paid-in capital Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Ordinary shares, par value Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Ordinary shares, outstanding Common Stock, Shares Authorized Ordinary shares, authorized Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current Accounts receivable, net of allowances for credit losses Less: allowances for credit losses Balance at end of year Balance at beginning of year Common Stock, Shares, Issued Ordinary shares, issued Income Statement [Abstract] Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income tax credit (expense) Total income tax (credit) expense Income tax expense Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net (loss) income attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited Net Income Loss Attributable To Participation Interest Net loss (income) attributable to participation interest Amount of Net Income (Loss) attributable to participation interest. Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Non-operating income (expenses): Non-operating (expenses) income: Interest Expense Interest expenses, net of amounts capitalized Investment Income, Interest Interest income Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax Foreign exchange gains (losses), net Foreign exchange (losses) gains, net Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt Loss on extinguishment of debt Loss on extinguishment of debt Non Operating Income Expenses Net Total non-operating expenses, net The aggregate amount of income (expense) from ancillary business-related activities (that is to say, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) and the cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period. Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other (expenses) income, net Cost Associated With Debt Modification Costs associated with debt modification Costs associated with debt modification Amount represents (1) the difference between the fair value of the payments made and the carrying amount of the debt at the time of the modification of debt and/or (2) the write-off of deferred financing fees associated with the modification. Loan Commitment And Other Finance Fees Other financing costs Represents the charge against earnings during the period for commitment and other finance fees. Operating Income (Loss) Operating (loss) income Operating loss Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Extraordinary Items Participation Interest (Loss) income before income tax (Loss) Income before income tax (Loss) income before income tax Amount of income (loss) from continuing operations, including income (loss) from equity method investments, before deduction of income tax expense (benefit), and income (loss) attributable to participation interest. Profit Loss Including Portion Attributable To Participation Interest Net (loss) income Net (loss) income Net income (loss) The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the participation interest. Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Weighted average Class A ordinary shares outstanding used in net (loss) income attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited per Class A ordinary share calculation: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Basic Weighted average number of Class A ordinary shares outstanding used in the calculation of basic net (loss) income attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited per Class A ordinary share Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Diluted Weighted average number of Class A ordinary shares outstanding used in the calculation of diluted net (loss) income attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited per Class A ordinary share Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Net (loss) income attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited per Class A ordinary share Earnings Per Share, Basic Basic Earnings Per Share, Diluted Diluted Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Operating costs and expenses: Costs and expenses (services provided to the Group): Pre-Opening Costs Pre-opening costs (including expenses to related parties of $351, $240 and $32 for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively) Amortization of Land Use Right Amortization of land use right Amortization of land use right. Property Charges And Others Property charges and other (including expenses to related parties of $4,246, $1,694 and $630 for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively) The aggregate amount of expenses charged against earnings to eliminate the capitalized costs of projects abandoned during the reporting period and expenses associated with business termination activities and other expenses. Depreciation And Amortization Excluding Amortization Of Intangible Assets Depreciation and amortization The current period expense charged against earnings on long-lived, physical assets not used in production, and which are not intended for resale, to allocate or recognize the cost of such assets over their useful lives; or to reflect consumption during the period of an asset that is not used in production. Costs and Expenses Total operating costs and expenses Operating costs and expenses Cost of Revenue Cost of revenue Selling, General and Administrative Expense General and administrative (including expenses to related parties of $46,274, $52,213 and $72,847 for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively) Revenues [Abstract] Operating revenues: Revenues (services provided by the Group): Revenues Operating revenues Operating revenues Product and Service [Axis] Product and Service [Axis] Product and Service [Domain] Product and Service [Domain] Mall [Member] Mall [Member] Mall. Entertainment [Member] Entertainment [Member] Food and Beverage [Member] Food and Beverage [Member] Occupancy [Member] Rooms [Member] Gaming [Member] Provision of Gaming Related Services [Member] Gaming. Retail and Other [Member] Retail and Other [Member] Retail and other. Service Fee [Member] Services Fee [Member] Service fee. Related Party Transaction Property Charges And Other Expenses From Transactions With Related Party Property charges and other expenses to related parties The aggregate amount of expenses charged against earnings to eliminate the capitalized costs of projects abandoned during the reporting period and expenses associated with business termination activities and other expenses with related parties. Related Party Transaction, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses from Transactions with Related Party General and administrative expenses to related parties Revenue from Related Parties Revenues from related parties Revenues Aggregated revenue Related Party Costs Costs to related parties Costs and expenses Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party Pre-opening costs expenses to related parties Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Comprehensive Income Net of Tax Attributable To Participation Interest Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to participation interest Amount after tax of increase (decrease) in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from net income (loss) and other comprehensive income (loss), attributable to participation interest. Excludes changes in equity resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Including Portion Attributable To Participation Interest Total comprehensive (loss) income Amount after tax of increase (decrease) in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from net income and other comprehensive income. Excludes changes in equity resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Comprehensive Income Loss Net of Tax Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited Amount after tax of increase (decrease) in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from net income and other comprehensive income, attributable to parent entity. Excludes changes in equity resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Other comprehensive (loss) income: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Foreign currency translation adjustments Foreign currency translation adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Other comprehensive (loss) income Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Axis] Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Domain] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Participation Interest [Member] Participation Interest [Member] Participation interest. Retained Earnings [Member] Accumulated Losses [Member] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock [Member] Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital In Participation Interests From Private Placements Change in Participation Interest resulted from 2020 Private Placements Amount after tax of increase (decrease) in additional paid in capital related to the change in participation interests from private placements. Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues Shares issued, net of offering expenses, shares Issuance of ordinary shares Number of shares issued Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues Shares issued, net of offering expenses Shares, Outstanding BEGINNING BALANCE (in shares) ENDING BALANCE (in shares) Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: Amortization Of Financing Costs And Debt Discount Premium Amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue premiums Amortization of Financing Costs And Debt Discount (Premium). Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Depreciation and amortization Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment Loss (gain) on disposal of property and equipment and other long-term assets Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets and Asset Impairment Charges Impairment loss recognized on property and equipment Impairment losses recognized on property and equipment Write Off Of Other Assets Write-off of other assets Write-off of other assets. (Reversal) Provision For Doubtful Accounts And Other Receivables (Reversal) provision for credit losses Amount of expense (reversal of expense) for expected credit loss on accounts receivables and other receivables. Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Due to Affiliates Amounts due to affiliated companies Increase (Decrease) Due from Affiliates Amounts due from affiliated companies Increase Decrease In Accounts Payable And Accrued Expenses And Other Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the value of accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities, income tax payable, amounts due to affiliated companies and deferred tax liabilities. Increase (Decrease) In Inventories And Prepaid Expenses and Other Inventories, prepaid expenses and other The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the value of inventories, prepaid expenses and other current assets, amounts due from affiliated companies and deferred tax assets. Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Liabilities Other long-term liabilities Increase Decrease In Long Term Prepayments Deposits And Other Assets Long-term prepayments, deposits and other The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the value of long-term prepayments, deposits and other assets. Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net (loss) income Net (loss) income Net (loss) income Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents Effect of exchange rate on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of year Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect (Decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Cash flows from financing activities: Cash flow from a financing activity: Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Payments of deferred financing costs Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt Proceeds from long-term debt Payments For Or Proceeds From Issuance Of Shares Net (payments for) proceeds from issuance of shares Payments for or proceeds from issuance of shares. Repayments of Long-term Debt Principal payments on long-term debt Repayments of long-term debt Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Cash flows from investing activities: Cash flows from an investing activity: Proceeds from Withdrawals of Bank Deposits with Original Maturities Over Three Months Withdrawals of bank deposits with original maturities over three months Proceeds from withdrawals of bank deposits with original maturities over three months. Payment To Placement Of Bank Deposit With Original Maturities Over Three Months Placement of bank deposits with original maturities over three months Payment to placement of bank deposit with original maturities over three months. Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets Acquisition of intangible assets Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from sale of property and equipment and other long-term assets Payments to Fund Long-term Loans to Related Parties Funds to an affiliated company