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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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Description of Business and Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail)	Nov. 14, 2024	Sep. 27, 2025
Star India
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Equity Method Investment Retained After Disposal, Ownership Interest After Disposal	37.00%
National Geographic
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Effective ownership interest		73.00%
ESPN
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Effective ownership interest		80.00%
National Geographic Expeditions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Effective ownership interest		73.00%
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Effective ownership interest		48.00%
Shanghai Disney Resort
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Effective ownership interest		43.00%
A&E
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Interest		50.00%
Tata Play Limited
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Interest		30.00%