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Includes multi-year programming arrangements, acquired movies, series and other programs. Carrying amount is stated at the lower of cost, less accumulated amortization, or net realizable value at the balance sheet date. Other current assets Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Film and television costs Film And Television Costs The carrying amount of owned films, television series and other television productions and noncurrent acquired television and cable networks programming rights recorded on the balance sheet. Owned films, television series and other television production costs include capitalizable production costs, including direct costs, production overhead, print costs, development costs and interest. Film and television rights include multi-year programming arrangements, acquired movies, series and other programs. The carrying amount is stated at the lower of cost, less accumulated amortization, or net realizable/fair value at the balance sheet date. Investments Long-term Investments Investments in and amounts due from subsidiaries eliminated upon consolidation Investments in and amounts due from subsidiaries eliminated upon consolidation Investments in and amounts due from subsidiaries eliminated upon consolidation Property and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Franchise rights Indefinite-Lived Franchise Rights Goodwill Goodwill Other intangible assets, net Other Intangible Assets, Net Other noncurrent assets, net Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets Assets Liabilities and Equity Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Accounts payable and accrued expenses related to trade creditors Accounts Payable, Current Accrued participations and residuals Accrued Participations And Residuals, Current The total amount of participations, residual and royalty expenses due to another party in less than one year. Royalty expenses are due to content creators, including artists, authors and other talent; participations includes amounts to financial participants in films, including actors, directors, and producers, for contractually defined participations in a film's net profit or gross receipts; residuals include amounts due to unions and guilds. Deferred revenue Deferred Revenue, Current Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Accrued Liabilities, Current Current portion of long-term debt Debt, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt, less current portion Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net Other noncurrent liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Redeemable noncontrolling interests Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount Equity: Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Common stock Common Stock, Value, Issued Other shareholders’ equity Other stockholders equity Other stockholders equity. Total Comcast Corporation shareholders’ equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Noncontrolling interests Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total equity Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total liabilities and equity Liabilities and Equity Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Class A Common Stock [Member] Common Class A [Member] Class B Common Stock [Member] Common Class B [Member] NBCUniversal Media LLC [Member] NBCUniversal Media LLC [Member] NBCUniversal Media LLC [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Property and equipment - accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Other intangible assets - accumulated amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares issued (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Treasury stock (in shares) Treasury Stock, Shares Other Industries [Abstract] Film And Television Cost [Table] Film And Television Cost [Table] Film And Television Cost [Table] Film And Television Cost [Line Items] Film And Television Cost [Line Items] [Line Items] for Film And Television Cost [Table] Film And Television Costs Film And Television Costs Disclosure [Text Block] Film and Television costs Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Operating Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net income Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Share-based compensation Share-based Compensation Noncash interest expense (income), net Noncash Interest Expense (Income) Net Represents noncash interest expense (income) items as adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by (used in) operating activities. Net (gain) loss on investment activity and other Gain (Loss) On Investments And Other Noncash Income (Loss) Net Net (gain) loss on investment activity, including cash received from investees, and other noncash income (loss), net. Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and divestitures: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Current and noncurrent receivables, net Change In Current And Noncurrent Receivables Net The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amount of current and noncurrent receivables. Film and television costs, net Film And Television Costs Net Amount of net increase (decrease) in film and television costs. Accounts payable and accrued expenses related to trade creditors Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Other operating assets and liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Investing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Capital expenditures Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Cash paid for intangible assets Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets Acquisitions and construction of real estate properties Payments For Acquisitions And Construction Of Real Estate Properties The cash outflow for the acquisition and construction of buildings (properties) whether for investment or use. Note receivable from Comcast Note Receivable Issued From Ultimate Parent Cash flow from note receivable issued from and repayments from Ultimate Parent. Construction of Universal Beijing Resort Payments For Construction Of Theme Park The cash outflow associated with the construction of a theme park. Acquisitions, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Proceeds from sales of investments Proceeds From Sales Of Businesses And Investments The cash inflow associated with the sale of businesses and investments, if any, during the period. Purchases of investments Payments to Acquire Investments Other Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Financing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from (repayments of) short-term borrowings, net Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt Proceeds from borrowings Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt Repurchases and repayments of debt Repayments of Other Debt Proceeds from (repayments of) borrowings from Comcast, net Proceeds From Note Receivable Issued To And Borrowings From Ultimate Parent Proceeds From Note Receivable Issued To And Borrowings From Ultimate Parent Repurchases of common stock under repurchase program and employee plans Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Dividends paid Payments of Dividends Distributions to member Payments of Capital Distribution Distributions to noncontrolling interests Distributions To Noncontrolling Interest Holders The cash outflow related to distributions to noncontrolling interests. Distributions to noncontrolling interests and dividends for redeemable subsidiary preferred stock Distributions To Noncontrolling Interests And Dividends For Redeemable Subsidiary Preferred Stock The cash outflow related to distributions to noncontrolling interests and dividends for redeemable subsidiary preferred stock. 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Investment Summary Summary Investment Holdings [Table Text Block] Document and Entity Information [Abstract] DocumentAndEntityInformationAbstract Document And Entity Information [Table] Document And Entity Information [Table] Document And Entity Information [Table] Document And Entity Information [Line Items] Document And Entity Information [Line Items] [Line Items] for Document And Entity Information [Table] Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Small Business Entity Small Business Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitment And Contingencies [Table] Commitment And Contingencies [Table] Commitment And Contingencies [Table] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Type of Adoption [Domain] Type of Adoption [Domain] Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member] Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member] Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items] Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items] [Line Items] for Commitment And Contingencies [Table] Schedule of operating lease assets and liabilities Schedule Of Other Balance Sheet Accounts [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Other Balance Sheet Accounts [Table Text Block] Schedule of future minimum rental commitments for operating leases under new accounting guidance Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block] Schedule of future minimum rental commitments and rent expense for operating leases under previous guidance Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block] Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net cash provided by operating activities Net transactions with affiliates Net transactions with affiliates Net transactions with affiliates. Purchases of investments Current Assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Note receivable from Comcast Note Receivable From Ultimate Parent Total amount due from Parent with respect to cash management arrangements under the matching revolving credit notes as of the balance sheet date Other intangible assets, net Intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Current Liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Program obligations Program Rights Obligations, Current Note payable to Comcast Note Payable To Ultimate Parent The total amount due to Parent, with respect to cash management arrangements under the matching revolving credit notes, as of the balance sheet date. Accrued participations, residuals and program obligations Accrued Participations Residuals And Program Obligations, Noncurrent The noncurrent amount of participations, residual, royalty expenses and program obligations due to another party. Royalty expenses are due to content creators, including artists, authors and other talent; participations includes amounts to financial participants in films, including actors, directors, and producers, for contractually defined participations in a film's net profit or gross receipts; residuals include amounts due to unions and guilds. Commitments and contingencies (Note 11) Commitments and Contingencies Preferred stock—authorized, 20,000,000 shares; issued, zero Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Treasury stock, 872,791,028 Class A common shares Treasury Stock, Value Member’s capital Members' Capital Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Total NBCUniversal member’s equity Members' Equity Noncontrolling interests Members' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total equity Limited Liability Company (LLC) Members' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Dividends declared (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Supplemental Financial Information [Abstract] Statement Of Cash Flows Supplemental Information Abstract Lessee, Lease, Description [Table] Lessee, Lease, Description [Table] Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] Operating Lease Expense Inclusive Of Short Term And Variable Lease Expenses Operating Lease Expense Inclusive Of Short Term And Variable Lease Expenses Amount of operating lease expense, inclusive of short-term and variable lease expenses, recognized in our consolidated statement of income. Excludes lease costs associated with production activities or other amounts capitalized in our consolidated balance sheet. 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Production And In Development The amount of direct negative costs incurred in the production and development of a theatrical film, as well as allocations of production overhead and capitalized interest. Examples of direct negative costs include costs of story and scenario; compensation of cast, directors, producers, extras, and miscellaneous staff; costs of set construction and operations, wardrobe, and accessories; costs of sound synchronization; rental facilities on location; and postproduction costs such as music, special effects, and editing. Total film costs Theatrical Film Costs Television Costs: Direct-to-television Film Costs [Abstract] Released, less amortization Direct-to-television Film Costs, Released In production and in development Direct-to-Television Film Costs, In Production and In Development The amount of direct negative costs incurred in the production and development of a direct-to-television film, as well as allocations of production overhead and capitalized interest. Examples of direct negative costs include costs of story and scenario; compensation of cast, directors, producers, extras, and miscellaneous staff; costs of set construction and operations, wardrobe, and accessories; costs of sound synchronization; rental facilities on location; and postproduction costs such as music, special effects, and editing. Total television costs Direct-to-television Film Costs Programming rights, less amortization Programming Rights Less Amortization The carrying amount of total acquired programming rights, less amortization Total film costs, television costs and programming rights Total Film And Television Costs And Programming Rights After Amortization The carrying amount of owned films, television series and other television productions and the current and noncurrent portion of acquired television and cable networks programming rights recorded on the balance sheet. Owned films, television series and other television production costs include capitalizable production costs, production overhead, interest, development costs and acquired production costs. Film and television rights include multi-year programming arrangements, acquired movies, series and other programs. The carrying amount is stated at the lower of cost, less accumulated amortization, or net realizable/fair value at the balance sheet date. Less: Current portion of programming rights Supplemental Financial Information [Table] Supplemental Financial Information [Table] Supplemental Financial Information [Table] Supplemental Financial Information [Line Items] Supplemental Financial Information [Line Items] [Line Items] for Supplemental Financial Information [Table] Restricted cash included in other current assets Restricted Cash, Current Restricted cash included in other noncurrent assets, net Restricted Cash, Noncurrent Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period Investments Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block] Comcast and Consolidated Subsidiaries [Member] Comcast And Consolidated Subsidiaries [Member] Film and television costs Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Net Income Attributable to Comcast Corporation Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Basic EPS attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Basic earnings per common share attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Effect of dilutive securities: Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Assumed exercise or issuance of shares relating to stock plans (in shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Diluted EPS attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Segment Reporting [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Financial Data by Business Segment Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA from Segments to Consolidated Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block] Operating Segments [Member] Operating Segments [Member] Number of reportable segments Number of Reportable Segments Financial Data by Business Segment Segment Reporting Information, Profit (Loss) [Abstract] Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EBITDA The measure used to evaluate the profitability of operating segments. 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Proceeds from borrowings Other Long-term Debt Consolidated variable interest entity's assets included in condensed consolidated balance sheet Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets Consolidated variable interest entity's liabilities included in condensed consolidated balance sheet Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Liabilities Revenue Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue Net income attributable to Comcast Corporation Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) Attributable To Parent The Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) Attributable To Parent for the period as if the business combination had been completed at the beginning of the period Basic earnings per common share attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders (in dollars per share) Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders (in dollars per share) Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Significant Transactions Significant Transactions [Text Block] The disclosure of significant transactions entered into or completed during the period. 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Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Comcast Corporation Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Business And Basis Of Presentation [Table] Business And Basis Of Presentation [Table] Business And Basis Of Presentation [Table] Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements [Line Items] Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items] Business And Basis Of Presentation Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block] Schedule of recognized share-based compensation expense Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block] Schedule of cash payments for interest and income taxes Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block] Schedule of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash ScheduleOfCashCashEquivalentsAndRestrictedCash [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the components of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash. 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Related party liquidation preference preferred stock not subject to guarantee Related Party Liquidation Preference Preferred Stock Not Subject To Guarantee Represents the related party liquidation preference of preferred stock not subject to guarantee by NBCUniversal. 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Programming expenses include the fees paid to license the programming distributed to video customers, such as the programming license fees charged by cable networks and fees charged for retransmission of the signals from local broadcast television stations. Production costs include the amortization of owned and acquired programming, sports rights, direct production costs, residual and participation payments, production overhead, costs associated with the distribution of programming to third-party networks and other distribution platforms, and on-air talent costs. It also includes the amortization of capitalized theatrical film production and acquisition costs and distribution expenses. Other operating and administrative Other Operating And Administrative Other operating and administrative expense recognized in the period not presented separately. 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Temporary equity, fair value of redeemable subsidiary preferred stock Temporary Equity, Fair Value Of Redeemable Subsidiary Preferred Stock Temporary Equity, Fair Value of our redeemable subsidiary preferred stock. Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA from Segments to Consolidated [Table] Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table] Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items] Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items] Adjustment for Sky transaction-related costs Transaction Related Costs Acquisition related and integration costs which have been expensed during the period. Such costs could include costs directly related to the transaction, including the U.K. share acquisition tax and success-based investment banker fees, and legal, accounting and valuation services, and costs incurred to effect a business combination, such as business integration costs, systems integration and conversion costs, and severance and other employee-related costs. 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