Share-Based Compensation (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2017

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Schedule of recognized share-based compensation expense

Recognized Share-Based Compensation Expense

	Three Months Ended June 30				Six Months Ended June 30
(in millions)	2017		2016		2017		2016
Restricted share units	$	111	$	89	$	185	$	159
Stock options	63		48		103		85
Employee stock purchase plans	7		8		17		16
Total	$	181	$	145	$	305	$	260

NBCUniversal Media LLC [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Schedule of recognized share-based compensation expense

Recognized Share-Based Compensation Expense

	Three Months Ended June 30				Six Months Ended June 30
(in millions)	2017		2016		2017		2016
Restricted share units	$	34	$	27	$	54	$	45
Stock options	5		2		7		4
Employee stock purchase plans	1		2		4		5
Total	$	40	$	31	$	65	$	54