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CONTENT RIGHTS - Schedule of Expected Future Amortization Expense (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
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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