Programming and Production Costs - Programming and Production Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2023 |
Dec. 31, 2022 |
Dec. 31, 2021 |
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| Other Industries [Abstract] | |||
| Video distribution programming | $ 12,460 | $ 13,013 | $ 13,550 |
| Film, Monetized on Its Own, Amortization Expense, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] | Total programming and production costs | Total programming and production costs | Total programming and production costs |
| Film and television content: | |||
| Owned | $ 10,224 | $ 10,765 | $ 8,957 |
| Licensed, including sports rights | 12,619 | 13,151 | 14,733 |
| Other | 1,459 | 1,283 | 1,210 |
| Total programming and production costs | 36,762 | 38,213 | 38,450 |
| Amortization of owned film and television costs | $ 7,800 | $ 8,600 | $ 7,300 |