Derivative Instruments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Derivative Assets and Liabilities

The following table presents Mattel’s derivative assets and liabilities:

	Derivative Assets
	Balance Sheet Classification	Fair Value
		December 31, 2019		December 31, 2018
		(In thousands)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	10,227	$	12,122
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts	Other noncurrent assets	715		1,613
		$	10,942	$	13,735
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	4,060	$	2,357
		$	15,002	$	16,092
	Derivative Liabilities
	Balance Sheet Classification	Fair Value
		December 31, 2019		December 31, 2018
		(In thousands)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts	Accrued liabilities	$	2,500	$	954
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts	Other noncurrent liabilities	213		185
		$	2,713	$	1,139
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts	Accrued liabilities	$	263	$	1,771
		$	2,976	$	2,910

Schedule of Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments by Classification and Amount of Gains and Losses

The following tables present the classification and amount of gains and losses, net of tax, from derivatives reported in the consolidated statements of operations:

	Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments								Consolidated Statements of Operations Classification
	For the Year Ended
	December 31, 2019		December 31, 2018			December 31, 2017
	(In thousands)
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts:
Amount of gains (losses) recognized in OCI	$	17,024	$	24,082		$	(55,377	)
Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from accumulated OCI to the consolidated statements of operations	17,394		(8,427		)	(16,810		)	Cost of sales

Schedule of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments by Classification and Amount of Gains and Losses

	Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments							Consolidated Statements of Operations Classification
	For the Year Ended
	December 31, 2019		December 31, 2018			December 31, 2017
	(In thousands)
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in the consolidated statements of operations:
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts	$	2,530	$	(23,109	)	$	70,200	Other non-operating expense, net
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts	—		(244		)	511		Cost of sales
	$	2,530	$	(23,353	)	$	70,711