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REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2018
Discovery Japan, Inc. ("JVCo")
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership (as a percent)		51.00%	80.00%
JCOM Co., Ltd. ("JCOM") | Discovery Japan, Inc. ("JVCo")
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership (as a percent)		49.00%	20.00%
MotorTrend Group, LLC Joint Venture | GoldenTree Asset Management, L.P.
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners (as a percent)					32.50%
Discovery Family | Hasbro Inc.
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners (as a percent)				40.00%
MotorTrend Group, LLC Joint Venture
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Percentage of voting interests acquired (as a percent)	32.50%
Total consideration paid	$ 49

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