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RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES - Schedule of Restructuring and Other Charges by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges	$ 447	$ 585	$ 3,757
Operating Segments | Studios
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges	263	225	1,050
Operating Segments | Networks
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges	85	201	1,003
Operating Segments | DTC
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges	3	66	1,551
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges	$ 96	$ 93	$ 153

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