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Balances of Produced and Licensed Content Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 03, 2021	Oct. 03, 2020
Theatrical Film Costs [Abstract]
Released, less amortization	$ 5,415	$ 5,601
Completed, not released	1,259	732
In-process	4,315	3,581
In development or pre-production	302	278
Theatrical Film Costs	11,291	10,192
Television Costs [Abstract]
Released, less amortization	8,347	7,674
Completed, not released	1,098	543
In-process	3,212	2,094
In development or pre-production	116	93
Direct-to-television Film Costs	12,773	10,404
Licensed television programming rights and advances	6,192	6,597
Produced and Licensed Content, Total	30,256	27,193
Current portion	2,367	2,171
Non-current portion	27,889	25,022
Monetized individually
Theatrical Film Costs [Abstract]
Released, less amortization	2,694	3,000
Completed, not released	1,206	522
In-process	3,558	3,322
In development or pre-production	296	262
Theatrical Film Costs	7,754	7,106
Television Costs [Abstract]
Released, less amortization	1,811	2,090
Completed, not released	196	33
In-process	121	263
In development or pre-production	0	6
Direct-to-television Film Costs	2,128	2,392
Monetized as a group
Theatrical Film Costs [Abstract]
Released, less amortization	2,721	2,601
Completed, not released	53	210
In-process	757	259
In development or pre-production	6	16
Theatrical Film Costs	3,537	3,086
Television Costs [Abstract]
Released, less amortization	6,536	5,584
Completed, not released	902	510
In-process	3,091	1,831
In development or pre-production	116	87
Direct-to-television Film Costs	$ 10,645	$ 8,012

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The current portion of produced or acquired film and television programming rights recorded on the balance sheet. Includes multi-year sports programming arrangements, acquired movies, series and other programs. Carrying amount is stated at the lower of cost, less accumulated amortization, or net realizable value at the balance sheet date.

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