Film and Television Costs and Advances - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Billions	12 Months Ended
Sep. 28, 2019 USD ($)
Disclosure Film And Television Costs [Abstract]
Percentage of unamortized film and television costs for released productions expected to be amortized during the next three years	80.00%
Accrued participation and residual liabilities to be paid in fiscal year 2020	$ 2.6
Expected amortization of capitalized film and television production costs during fiscal 2020	4.3
Unamortized Acquired Film And Television Libraries	$ 3.6
Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Period	19 years

Disclosure - Film and Television Costs [Abstract]

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The carrying amount of acquired film and television libraries less accumulated amortization.

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The amount of accrued participation liabilities that it expects to pay during the upcoming operating cycle.

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The amount of film costs related to completed films that are expected to be amortized during the upcoming operating cycle.

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The percentage of unamortized film costs for released films, excluding acquired film libraries, that it expects to amortize within three years from the date of the balance sheet.

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