Equity - Summary of Changes in Equity (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Changes In Equity [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period			$ 13,399	$ 12,676
Net income	163	166	251	204
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(421)	(240)	(896)	(20)
Dividends			(17)	(13)
Other			30	24
Balance, end of period	12,767	12,871	12,767	12,871
News Corporation Stockholders [Member]
Changes In Equity [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period			13,243	12,558
Net income			208	178
Other comprehensive (loss) income			(871)	(14)
Dividends			(1)	(1)
Other			31	28
Balance, end of period	12,610	12,749	12,610	12,749
Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Changes In Equity [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period			156	118
Net income			43	26
Other comprehensive (loss) income			(25)	(6)
Dividends			(16)	(12)
Other			(1)	(4)
Balance, end of period	$ 157	$ 122	$ 157	$ 122