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RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES - Schedule of Changes in Restructuring Liabilities Recorded in Accrued Liabilities and Other Noncurrent Liabilities (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2025 USD ($)
Restructuring Reserve |
Beginning balance | $ 289
Employee termination accruals, net | 29
Other accruals and adjustments | 24
Cash paid | (80)
Ending balance | 262
Operating Segments | Streaming |
Restructuring Reserve |
Beginning balance | 31
Employee termination accruals, net | 12
Other accruals and adjustments | 0
Cash paid | (3)
Ending balance | 40
Operating Segments | Studios |
Restructuring Reserve |
Beginning balance | 95
Employee termination accruals, net | (5)
Other accruals and adjustments | 0
Cash paid | (24)
Ending balance | 66
Operating Segments | Global Linear Networks |
Restructuring Reserve |
Beginning balance | 105
Employee termination accruals, net | 14
Other accruals and adjustments | 0
Cash paid | (26)
Ending balance | 93
Corporate |
Restructuring Reserve |
Beginning balance | 58
Employee termination accruals, net | 8
Other accruals and adjustments | 24
Cash paid | (27)
Ending balance | $ 63

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