Produced and Acquired/Licensed Content Costs and Advances - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Asset Impairment Charges	$ 2,600
Accrued Participation Liabilities, Due in Next Operating Cycle	2,400
Unamortized Acquired Film And Television Libraries	$ 3,100
Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Period	15 years
Reduction in Content Amortization Expense	$ 800
Production Tax Credit Receivable	1,600
Produced Content
Asset Impairment Charges	2,000
Licensed Programming Rights
Asset Impairment Charges	$ 257

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