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Programming Content - Summary of tabular form of amortization of programming content (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Owned and produced films and television programs			$ 70.6	$ 84.3
Starz Business of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp
Licensed program rights	$ 327.1	$ 247.1	544.5	596.0	$ 536.8
Owned and produced films and television programs	4.0	79.9	82.0	49.0	56.2
Total	$ 331.1	$ 327.0	$ 626.5	$ 645.0	$ 593.0

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Amount of amortization expense for capitalized cost for right acquired by broadcaster under license agreement for program material.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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Amount of amortization expense for capitalized film cost for film predominantly monetized on its own.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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