CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Loss	$ (579)	$ (312)	$ (1,537)	$ (789)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	29	30	(66)	63
Comprehensive Loss	(550)	(282)	(1,603)	(726)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	2	4	10	8
Comprehensive Loss Attributable to Weatherford	$ (552)	$ (286)	$ (1,613)	$ (734)