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Commitments and Contingencies - Streaming Content (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
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Contractual Obligation [Line Items] |  |
Total streaming content obligations | $ 23,309,602 | $ 21,713,349
Current content liabilities | 4,391,437 | 4,466,470
Non-current content liabilities | 2,028,782 | 2,578,173
Unrecorded streaming obligations | 16,900,000 | 14,600,000
Non-income Tax Assessments | Brazilian Tax Authorities |  |
Contractual Obligation [Line Items] |  |
Indemnification guarantee accrual | 300,000 |
Current Content Liabilities |  |
Contractual Obligation [Line Items] |  |
Current content liabilities | 4,400,000 | 4,500,000
Non-current Content Liabilities |  |
Contractual Obligation [Line Items] |  |
Non-current content liabilities | $ 2,000,000 | $ 2,600,000

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