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Programming and Production Costs (Capitalized Film and Television Costs and Programming Rights) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Film and Television Costs    
Released, less amortization $ 4,317  
Completed, not released 238  
In production and in development 2,509  
Film and Television Costs 7,064  
Programming rights, less amortization 5,321  
Total film and television costs and programming rights 12,385  
Less: Current portion of programming rights 0  
Film and television costs $ 12,385  
Film Costs    
Released, less amortization   $ 1,551
Completed, not released   187
In production and in development   1,314
Film Costs   3,052
Television Costs    
Released, less amortization   2,810
Completed, not released   0
In production and in development   1,162
Television Costs   3,972
Total    
Released, less amortization   4,361
Completed, not released   187
In production and in development   2,476
Total   7,024
Programming rights, less amortization   5,786
Total film and television costs and programming rights   12,810
Less: Current portion of programming rights   3,877
Film and television costs   $ 8,933