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PUSHDOWN OF ULTIMATE PARENT'S BASIS - Schedule of Adjustment to Ultimate Parent’s Basis (Narrative) (Details) - NAI Transaction and The Transactions - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 5 Months Ended
Aug. 07, 2025
Dec. 31, 2025
Business Combination [Line Items]    
Increase to book value for property and equipment, net   $ (2)
Decrease to book value for programming and other inventory, noncurrent $ 562 365
Intangible assets, net $ 6,748 $ 6,737
Estimated weighted average straight-line amortization period (in years) 16 years 7 months 6 days  
Unfavorable contractual arrangements liabilities $ 520  
Contingent liabilities 1,400  
FCC and other broadcasting licenses    
Business Combination [Line Items]    
Intangible assets, net $ 2,555  
Estimated weighted average straight-line amortization period (in years) 30 years  
Trade names    
Business Combination [Line Items]    
Intangible assets, net $ 1,514  
Estimated weighted average straight-line amortization period (in years) 17 years 3 months 18 days  
Affiliate relationships    
Business Combination [Line Items]    
Intangible assets, net $ 1,004  
Estimated weighted average straight-line amortization period (in years) 2 years 7 months 6 days  
Subscriber relationships    
Business Combination [Line Items]    
Intangible assets, net $ 1,080  
Estimated weighted average straight-line amortization period (in years) 2 years  
Franchises    
Business Combination [Line Items]    
Intangible assets, net $ 326  
Estimated weighted average straight-line amortization period (in years) 10 years  
Developed technology    
Business Combination [Line Items]    
Intangible assets, net $ 258  
Estimated weighted average straight-line amortization period (in years) 3 years  
Land and Building    
Business Combination [Line Items]    
Increase to book value for property and equipment, net $ 635