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Investment In Films and Television Programs and Licensed Program Rights (Investment in Films and Television Programs and Licensed Program Rights) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2024
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Individual Monetization |  |
Released, net of accumulated amortization | $ 899.5 | $ 878.3
Completed and not released | 201.3 | 225.4
In progress | 794.7 | 469.2
In development | 107.6 | 65.7
Total | 2,003.1 | 1,638.6
Film Group Monetization |  |
Released, net of accumulated amortization | 459.4 | 497.1
Completed and not released | 274.9 | 170.1
In progress | 337.0 | 179.0
In development | 11.4 | 4.3
Total | 1,082.7 | 850.5
Licensed program rights, net of accumulated amortization | 290.5 | 273.1
Investment in films and television programs and licensed program rights, net | $ 3,376.3 | $ 2,762.2

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