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Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method - Share Of Earnings (Losses) Of Affiliates (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2025 | Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2025 | Jun. 30, 2024
Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method |  |  |  |
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates | $ 71 | $ 83 | $ 72 | $ 59
Formula One Group |  |  |  |
Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method |  |  |  |
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates | (2) | (2) | (5) | (5)
Formula One Group | Other Investments |  |  |  |
Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method |  |  |  |
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates | (2) | (2) | (5) | (5)
Liberty Live Group |  |  |  |
Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method |  |  |  |
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates | 73 | 85 | 77 | 64
Liberty Live Group | Live Nation |  |  |  |
Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method |  |  |  |
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates | 69 | 83 | 73 | 63
Liberty Live Group | Other Investments |  |  |  |
Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method |  |  |  |
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates | $ 4 | $ 2 | $ 4 | $ 1

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