Accounting Policies [Abstract] Accounting Policies [Abstract] Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member] Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member] Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] Accounts Receivable [Line Items] Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Other Liabilities Disclosure, Current [Text Block] ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accounts Payable, Current Accounts payable Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current Accounts receivable, gross Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Accounts receivable, net Accounts receivable, net 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. Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Total Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities Accrued Income Taxes, Current Income tax payable Accumulated amount of amortization of land use right. Accumulated Amortization Of Land Use Right Less: accumulated amortization Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block] SCHEDULE 1 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF PARENT COMPANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Additional information of parent company. Additional Information Of Parent Company [Member] Additional Information Of Parent Company [Member] Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Additional paid-in capital Amount after tax of increase (decrease) in additional paid in capital related to loss on purchase of property and equipment from affiliated companies. Additional Paid In Capital Loss On Purchase Of Property And Equipment From Affiliated Companies Loss on purchase of property and equipment Loss on purchase of property and equipment from an affiliated company Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Amount after tax of increase (decrease) in additional paid in capital related to the change in participation interests. Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, in participation interests Participation Interest resulted from Organizational Transactions and the Offering (as described in Note 1) Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: Advance Customer Deposits And Ticket Sales. Advance Customer Deposits And Ticket Sales [Member] Advance Customer Deposits And Ticket Sales [Member] The cash outflow associated with the advance payments and deposits for the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. 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Amount Entered With Bank To Meet Certain Payment Obligations Amount entered with a bank to meet certain payment obligations Amounts due from affiliated companies offsetting with amounts due to affiliated companies. Amounts due from affiliated companies offsetting with amounts due to affiliated companies Amounts due from affiliated companies offsetting with amounts due to affiliated companies Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions [Domain] Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions [Domain] Assets TOTAL ASSETS Assets [Abstract] ASSETS Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current [Abstract] CURRENT ASSETS Balance of legal reserve. Balance Of Legal Reserve Aggregate balance of legal reserves Bank deposits with original maturities over three months. Bank Deposits With Original Maturities Of More Than Three Months Bank deposit with original maturity over three months Bank deposits with original maturities over three months Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Basis of Presentation Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Building [Member] Buildings [Member] Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] Capital commitments relating to construction and acquisition of property and equipment. Capital Commitments Relating To Property And Equipment Capital commitments Capital commitments contracted Disclosure of accounting policy for capitalization of interest including amortization of deferred financing costs. Capitalization Of Interest Including Amortization Of Deferred Financing Costs [Policy Text Block] Capitalized Interest Capital lease extended contractual lease term. Capital Lease Extended Contractual Lease Term Contract term of further renewable consecutive periods (in years) Represents the disclosure of capital structure including information on authorized common stock, stock offerings, and stock issued in relation to the shareholders' loan conversion and the equity-based compensation. Capital Structure Disclosure [Text Block] CAPITAL STRUCTURE Capital Structure [Line Items] Capital Structure [Line Items] Capital Structure [Line Items] Capital Structure [Table] Capital Structure [Table] Capital Structure [Table] Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Restricted Cash Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrestricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cash and Cash Equivalents 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 Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH Cash Collateral for Borrowed Securities Term loan facility, cash collateral Cash dividends received from subsidiaries. Cash Dividends Received From Subsidiaries Cash dividend received Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITY NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES Future cash outflow to pay for acquisition of property and equipment that have occurred through accrued expenses, other current liabilities and other long term liabilities. Change in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and other long term liabilities related to acquisition of property and equipment Change in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities related to acquisition of property and equipment Future cash outflow to pay for acquisition of property and equipment and other long-term assets that have occurred through amount due from/to affiliated companies. Change in amounts due from/to affiliated companies related to acquisition of property and equipment and other long term assets Change in amounts due from/to affiliated companies related to acquisition of property and equipment and other long-term assets Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Commitments and Contingencies COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 13) Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Commitments and contingencies. Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] Commitments and contingencies. Commitments and Contingencies [Table] Commitments and Contingencies [Table] Common Class A [Member] Class A Ordinary Shares [Member] Common Class B [Member] Class B Ordinary Shares [Member] Common ordinary share. Common Ordinary Share [Member] Ordinary Shares [Member] Common stock dividend percentage. Common Stock Dividend Percentage Common stock dividend before adjustments, percentage Common stock dividend percentage one. Common Stock Dividend Percentage One Common stock dividend percentage Common Stock [Member] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Ordinary shares, par value Common Stock, Shares Authorized Ordinary shares, authorized Common Stock, Shares, Issued Ordinary shares, issued Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Ordinary shares, outstanding Common Stock, Value, Issued Ordinary shares Ordinary shares, value The maximum value of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Common Stock, Value Authorized Ordinary shares, authorized value Retirement Benefits [Abstract] Retirement Benefits [Abstract] Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract] Deferred tax assets Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract] Deferred tax liabilities 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. Comprehensive Income Loss Net of Tax Comprehensive loss 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 (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 Attributable To Participation Interest Comprehensive loss attributable to participation interest Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total comprehensive loss 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 Net Of Tax Including Portion Attributable To Participation Interest Total comprehensive loss Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block] Comprehensive Loss and Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE 1 FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF PARENT COMPANY Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] Conditional tender offer. Conditional Tender Offer [Member] Conditional Tender Offer [Member] Consolidated Entities [Axis] Consolidated Entities [Axis] Consolidated Entities [Domain] Consolidated Entities [Domain] Construction in Progress [Member] Construction in progress [Member] Consultancy fee expense. Consultancy Fee Expense [Member] Consultancy Fee Expense [Member] The year and month (YYYY-MM) in which the contract will be expired. Contract Expiration Month Year Contract expiration date Contractual obligations term. Contractual Obligations Term Initial contract term (in years) Contract with Customer, Liability Advance customer deposits and ticket sales Contract with Customer, Refund Liability Advance deposits Corporate services. Corporate Services [Member] Corporate Services [Member] 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. Cost Associated With Debt Modification Costs associated with debt modification Costs associated with debt modification Cost of Goods and Services Sold Costs and expenses Cost of Revenue Cost of revenue Costs and Expenses Total operating costs and expenses Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Costs and expenses (services provided to the Group): OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES Amount of accumulated interest and finance costs and other direct incidental costs capitalized as part of construction in progress. Costs Capitalized To Construction In Progress Costs capitalized to construction in progress Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Total Credit Facility [Member] Credit Facility [Member] Total Credit Facility [Member] Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption Cumulative-effect adjustment upon adoption of New Revenue Standard Amount after tax of increase (decrease) to equity or (increase) decrease to net assets, resulting from the cumulative effect adjustment of a new accounting principle on revenue standard applied in the period of adoption. Cumulative Effect Of New Accounting Principle On Revenue Standard In Period Of Adoption Increase to accumulated losses upon adoption of New Revenue Standard Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Debt instrument average interest rate during period. Debt Instrument Average Interest Rate During Period Average borrowing rate per annum Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Interest rate margin per annum added to applicable variable rate Long-term Debt, Gross Total outstanding borrowings The carrying value of long-term debt, excluding unamortized deferred financing costs Total long-term debt Total long-term debt Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Interest rate per annum Debt Instrument [Line Items] Long-term Debt [Line Items] Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Debt instrument maturity date Maturity date Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Three [Member] Prior to November 30, 2019 [Member] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Two [Member] Prior to November 30, 2018 [Member] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Debt Instruments [Table] Debt Issuance Costs, Current, Net Current portion of unamortized deferred financing costs Debt Issuance Costs, Net Unamortized deferred financing costs Debt Issuance Costs, Noncurrent, Net Unamortized deferred financing costs included in long-term prepayments, deposits and other assets Future cash outflow to pay for deferred financing costs that have occurred through accrued expenses and other current liabilities. Deferred Financing Costs Included In Accrued Expenses And Other Current Liabilities Deferred financing costs included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities Disclosure of accounting policy for deferred financing costs. Deferred Financing Costs [Policy Text Block] Deferred Financing Costs Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income tax (credit) expense - deferred Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Income tax (credit) expense - deferred: Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross Total deferred tax liabilities Amount, before allocation of valuation allowance, of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from deferred deductible expenses. Deferred Tax Assets Deferred Deductible Expenses Deferred deductible expenses Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from property, plant, and equipment, and intangibles. Deferred Tax Assets, Depreciation and Amortization Depreciation and amortization Deferred Tax Assets, Gross Sub-total Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance Total deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards Net operating losses carried forward Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance Valuation allowances Valuation allowances Amount, after deferred tax asset, of the deferred tax liability attributable to taxable differences. Deferred Tax Liabilities Net Deferred tax liabilities, net Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings Deferred income tax liability, undistributed earnings Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from unrealized capital allowance. Deferred Tax Liabilities Unrealized Capital Allowance Unrealized capital allowances Defined Contribution Plan, Increase (Decrease), Cost Amount of employer contributions into the defined contribution retirement benefits schemes Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction 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. Depreciation And Amortization Excluding Amortization Of Intangible Assets Depreciation and amortization Derivatives, Methods of Accounting, Hedging Derivatives [Policy Text Block] Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606 [Member] Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606 [Member] Diluted earnings per Class A share. Diluted Earnings Per Class A- Share [Member] Diluted Earnings Per Class A Share [Member] Director [Member] Director [Member] Disclosure on capital structure. Disclosure on Capital Structure [Abstract] Disclosure on Capital Structure [Abstract] Distribution Of Profits [Abstract] Distribution Of Profits [Abstract] Distribution Of Profits [Abstract] Dividends Dividends declared Amount of paid and unpaid cash, stock, and paid-in-kind (PIK) dividends proposed, for example, but not limited to, common and preferred stock. Dividends Proposed Dividends proposed Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Information [Line Items] Document Information [Line Items] Document Information [Table] Document Information [Table] Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Type Document Type Due from Affiliate, Current Amounts due from affiliated companies Due From Subsidiaries Current Due From Subsidiaries Current Amounts due from subsidiaries Due to Affiliate, Current Amounts due to affiliated companies Due To Subsidiaries Current Due To Subsidiaries Current Amounts due to subsidiaries Earnings Per Share [Abstract] NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO STUDIO CITY INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED PER CLASS A ORDINARY SHARE: Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted Basic and diluted Basic and diluted net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited per Class A ordinary share Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] Net Loss Attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited Per Class A Ordinary Share Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Effective tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent Macau Complementary Tax rate Percentage of tax on estimated taxable income Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents EFFECT OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE ON CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH Entertainment [Member] Entertainment [Member] Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Shell Company Entity Shell Company Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Exchange of Class A ordinary shares to Class B ordinary shares (shares). Exchange Of ClassA Shares To ClassB Shares Shares Exchange of Class A ordinary shares to Class B ordinary shares Exchange of Class A ordinary shares to Class B ordinary shares, shares Exchange of Class A ordinary shares to Class B ordinary shares (value). Exchange Of ClassA Shares To ClassB Shares Value Exchange of Class A ordinary shares to Class B ordinary shares The extended end date of development period granted by the local government. Extended End Date Of Development Period Extended end date of development period Extended Maturity [Member] Extended Maturity [Member] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair Value of Financial Instruments Food and Beverage [Member] Food and Beverage [Member] Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax Foreign exchange gains (losses), net Foreign exchange gains, net Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block] Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Frequency of land use fee amounts to be adjusted. Frequency Of Land Use Fee Amounts To Be Adjusted Frequency of land use fee amounts to be adjusted Furniture and Fixtures [Member] Furniture, fixtures and equipment [Member] Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment Loss (gain) on disposal of property and equipment and other long-term assets