CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	$ 309	$ 10	$ (47)
Unamortized prior service costs or credits
Change in unamortized prior service costs or credits	(4)	(17)	(12)
Income tax benefit	0	0	0
Change in unamortized prior service costs or credits, net of tax	(4)	(17)	(12)
Unamortized actuarial losses
Change in unamortized actuarial losses	336	(156)	(273)
Income tax (provision) benefit	(80)	38	55
Change in unamortized actuarial losses, net of tax	256	(118)	(218)
Foreign currency translation	0	0	1
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	252	(135)	(229)
Comprehensive income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	561	(125)	(276)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(2)	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Resolute Forest Products Inc.	$ 559	$ (125)	$ (276)