Commitments and Contingencies (Streaming Content) (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Contractual Obligation [Line Items]
Total streaming content obligations	$ 23,161,360	$ 19,218,830
Current content liabilities	4,292,967	4,429,536
Non-current content liabilities	3,094,213	2,618,084
Unrecorded streaming obligations	15,800,000	12,200,000
Current Content Liabilities
Contractual Obligation [Line Items]
Current content liabilities	4,300,000	4,400,000
Non-current Content Liabilities
Contractual Obligation [Line Items]
Non-current content liabilities	$ 3,100,000	$ 2,600,000