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CONTENT RIGHTS - Schedule of Expected Future Amortization Expense (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
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Monetized individually |
Year one | $ 946
Year two | 547
Year three | 468
Monetized as a group |
Year one | 2,312
Year two | 1,284
Year three | 804
Licensed content and advances |
Year one | 1,394
Year two | 812
Year three | 603
Live programming and advances |
Year one | 1,136
Year two | 33
Year three | 25
Games |
Year one | 66
Year two | 3
Year three | 0
Completed and not released investment in films and television content: |
Monetized individually | 647
Monetized as a group | $ 309

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