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RESTRUCTURING, TRANSACTION-RELATED ITEMS, AND OTHER CORPORATE MATTERS - Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
5 Months Ended 7 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Aug. 06, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]        
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance $ 301 $ 349 $ 192  
Charges 581 176 488  
Payments and other (177) (224) (331)  
Restructuring reserve, ending balance 705 301 349 $ 192
Stock-based compensation 160 113 245 177
Restructuring charges        
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]        
Stock-based compensation 69 14 35  
Operating Segments | Studios        
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]        
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance 48      
Charges 123      
Payments and other (38)      
Restructuring reserve, ending balance 133      
Operating Segments | TV Media        
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]        
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance 185 156 162  
Charges 301 141 181  
Payments and other (102) (98) (187)  
Restructuring reserve, ending balance 384 199 156 162
Operating Segments | Direct-to-Consumer        
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]        
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance 15 36 6  
Charges 42 5 66  
Payments and other (4) (27) (36)  
Restructuring reserve, ending balance 53 14 36 6
Operating Segments | Filmed Entertainment        
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]        
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance   46 14  
Charges   17 70  
Payments and other   (28) (38)  
Restructuring reserve, ending balance   35 46 14
Corporate        
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]        
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance 53 111 10  
Charges 115 13 171  
Payments and other (33) (71) (70)  
Restructuring reserve, ending balance $ 135 $ 53 $ 111 $ 10