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Programming and Production Costs (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2025
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Schedule of Programming and Production Expense
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in millions)2025202420252024
Video distribution programming$2,467 $2,783 $7,637 $8,682 
Film and television content:
Owned(a)
2,551 2,111 7,438 6,888
   Licensed, including sports rights3,262 4,991 8,540 10,484
Other375 330 1,031 946
Total programming and production costs$8,655 $10,216 $24,646 $27,000 
(a) Amount includes amortization of owned content of $2.0 billion and $6.0 billion for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively, and $1.6 billion and $5.6 billion for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, as well as participations and residuals expenses.
Schedule of Capitalized Film and Television Costs
Capitalized Film and Television Costs
(in millions)September 30,
2025
December 31,
2024
Owned:
In production and in development$2,899 $3,342 
Completed, not released526 209 
Released, less amortization3,962 4,545 
7,386 8,095 
Licensed, including sports advances5,573 4,446 
Film and television costs$12,959 $12,541