Equity - Summary of Changes in Equity (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Changes In Equity [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	$ 13,399	$ 12,676
Net income	88	38
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(475)	220
Dividends	(17)	(12)
Other	(13)	17
Balance, end of period	12,982	12,939
News Corporation Stockholders [Member]
Changes In Equity [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	13,243	12,558
Net income	65	27
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(458)	218
Dividends	0	0
Other	(9)	18
Balance, end of period	12,841	12,821
Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Changes In Equity [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	156	118
Net income	23	11
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(17)	2
Dividends	(17)	(12)
Other	(4)	(1)
Balance, end of period	$ 141	$ 118