Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Accrued expenses
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Net earnings from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Number of trustees
Number Of Trustees
Number of Trustees of Chairman Emeritus Trust
Maximum borrowing capacity under credit facility
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Net loss from continuing operations for diluted EPS calculation
Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Available to Common Shareholders, Diluted
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Participants’ share and royalties payable
Accrued Royalties, Current
Interest income
Interest Income, Other
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Remaining performance obligation period
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period
Intercompany Revenues by Segment
Segment Reporting Intercompany Revenues [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of amount of revenue from transactions with other reportable segments of the same entity.
DEBT
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
4.85% Senior Debentures due 2034
4.85% Senior Debentures due 2034 [Member]
4.85% Senior Debentures due 2034
Maximum consolidated leverage ratio
Line Of Credit Facility, Covenant, Maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio
Line Of Credit Facility, Covenant, Maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Other Comprehensive Income, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income, Discontinued Operations
Deferred income tax liabilities, net
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Number of pending asbestos claims
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number
Participants’ share and royalties payable
Accrued Royalties Noncurrent
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for royalties. Used to reflect the noncurrent portion of the liabilities (due after one year or the normal operating cycle if longer).
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)
Commitments and Contingencies
Junior subordinated debentures
Junior Subordinated Notes
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Equity [Text Block]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
5.90% Senior Notes due 2040
5.90% Senior Notes due 2040 [Member]
5.90% Senior Notes due 2040
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Films
Film Inventory [Member]
Film Inventory [Member]
Total costs and expenses
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Costs And Expense
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Costs And Expense
Current Liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
5.75% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $.001 per share; 25 shares authorized; 10 (2024 and 2023) shares issued
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Eliminations
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Dividends paid on common stock
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Net loss (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Affiliate and subscription
Affiliate and subscription
Affiliate And Subscription [Member]
Affiliate And Subscription
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Receivables, net
Receivables, net
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Foreign currency hedges
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure
2.90% Senior Notes due 2027
2.90% Senior Notes due 2027 [Member]
2.90% Senior Notes due 2027
Variable Interest Entity Disclosure [Abstract]
Variable Interest Entity Disclosure
Treasury stock, at cost (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares
Components of Net Periodic Cost
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Outstanding letters of credit and surety bonds
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
4.85% Senior Notes due 2042
4.85% Senior Notes due 2042 [Member]
4.85% Senior Notes due 2042
4.75% Senior Notes due 2025
4.75% Senior Notes due 2025 [Member]
4.75% Senior Notes due 2025
Development cost write-offs and contract termination costs
Film, Monetized on Its Own, and Film Group, Contract Terminations and Development Cost Write-Offs
Film, Monetized on Its Own, and Film Group, Contract Terminations and Development Cost Write-Offs
Net loss attributable to Paramount
Net loss
Net Income (Loss)
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Total programming and other inventory
Film, Capitalized Cost
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
In process and other, individual monetization
Film, Monetized on Its Own, Capitalized Cost, Production
Released, individual monetization
Film, Monetized on Its Own, Capitalized Cost, Released
Commercial paper
Commercial Paper
Famous Players
Famous Players [Member]
Famous Players [Member]
Total debt
Debt and Lease Obligation
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Programming charges
Programming charges
Programming charges
Loss before income taxes, programming charges
Programming charges
Programming Charges
Programming Charges
Paramount stockholders’ equity:
Equity, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Reclassifications to net loss
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Contract liabilities
Contract with Customer, Liability
Reconciliation for Calculation of Basic and Diluted EPS
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Summary of Programming and Other Inventory, Noncurrent
Schedule of Inventory, Noncurrent [Table Text Block]
Class B Common Stock
Common Class B [Member]
Gains on non-designated foreign exchange contracts
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Foreign exchange contract
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Goodwill
Goodwill
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Revenues
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
4.0% Senior Notes due 2026
4.0% Senior Notes due 2026 [Member]
4.0% Senior Notes due 2026
PROGRAMMING AND OTHER INVENTORY
Entertainment [Text Block]
3.70% Senior Notes due 2028
3.70% Senior Notes due 2028 [Member]
3.70% Senior Notes due 2028
Revenues by Segment
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
4.50% Senior Debentures due 2042
4.50% Senior Debentures due 2042 [Member]
4.50% Senior Debentures due 2042
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Financial Instruments And Fair Value Disclosure [Text Block]
Financial Instruments And Fair Value Disclosure
Forecast
Forecast [Member]
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Notional amount of derivative
Derivative, Notional Amount
5.50% Senior Debentures due 2033
5.50% Senior Debentures due 2033 [Member]
5.50% Senior Debentures due 2033
Operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Ownership interest to be sold (percent)
Percentage Ownership In Investment To Be Sold
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax (Paramount and noncontrolling interests)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Continuing Operations, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Continuing Operations, Net of Tax
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Pension and postretirement benefit obligations
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Noncurrent
4.875% Senior Debentures due 2043
4.875% Senior Debentures due 2043 [Member]
4.875% Senior Debentures due 2043
Reasonably estimable period for long-term asbestos liability
Liability for Asbestos and Environmental Claims, Period, Reasonably Estimable
Liability for Asbestos and Environmental Claims, Period, Reasonably Estimable
General Trust ownership in NAI (percentage)
General Trust Ownership Percentage In Controlling Stockholder
General Trust Ownership Percentage In Controlling Stockholder
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
7.875% Senior Debentures due 2030
7.875% Senior Debentures due 2030 [Member]
7.875% Senior Debentures due 2030
Standby Letter of Credit Facility
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Investing Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance
Restructuring reserve, ending balance
Restructuring Reserve
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Common stock dividends
Total common stock dividends
Dividends, Common Stock
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block]
Noncash additions to operating lease assets
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Summary of Common and Preferred Stock Dividends
Dividends Declared [Table Text Block]
RELATED PARTIES
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Revenue recognized for satisfaction of performance obligations
Contract with Customer, Performance Obligation Satisfied in Previous Period
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets
Derivatives [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
4.60% Senior Notes due 2045
4.60% Senior Notes due 2045 [Member]
4.60% Senior Notes due 2045
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Acquired program rights, including prepaid sports rights, film group monetization
Entertainment, License Agreement for Program Material, Capitalized Cost
Acquired libraries, individual monetization
Acquired Television Library, Monetized On Its Own
Acquired Television Library, Monetized on Its Own
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Maximum derivative contract term
Derivative, Term of Contract
Film, Monetized in Film Group, Amortization Expense, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Film, Monetized in Film Group, Amortization Expense, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
OCI, before Reclassifications, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Credit Facility
Credit Facility [Member]
ViacomCBS Credit Facility [Member]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Program rights obligations
Program Rights Obligations, Noncurrent
Fair value of debt
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale by Asset Type [Axis]
Long-Lived Assets Held-for-Sale by Asset Type [Axis]
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
In process and other, film group monetization
Film, Monetized in Film Group, Capitalized Cost, Production
Debt
Less current portion
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation, Current
Deferred revenues
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current
Treasury stock, at cost; $503 (2024 and 2023) shares of Class B Common Stock
Treasury Stock, Common, Value
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Adjusted OIBDA
Adjusted Operating Income Before Depreciation And Amortization
Adjusted Operating Income Before Depreciation And Amortization
Total Assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Cumulative Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
6.875% Senior Debentures due 2036
6.875% Senior Debentures due 2036 [Member]
6.875% Senior Debentures due 2036
Class A Common Stock
Common Class A [Member]
Foreign currency hedges
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Acquired program rights
Entertainment, License Agreement for Program Material, Amortization Expense
Total costs and expenses
Costs and Expenses
Other financing activities
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Comprehensive loss attributable to Paramount
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Document Type
Document Type
Schedule of Related Party Transactions
Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block]
Net earnings from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
4.20% Senior Notes due 2029
4.20% Senior Notes due 2029 [Member]
4.20% Senior Notes due 2029
Viacom18
Viacom18 [Member]
Viacom18
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Tax (benefit) provision, programming charges
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) From Programming Charges
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) From Programming Charges
Maximum amount of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents netted against Consolidated Indebtedness
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Unrestricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Netted Against Consolidated Indebtedness
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Unrestricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Netted Against Consolidated Indebtedness
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Dividends paid on preferred stock
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Preferred Stock and Preference Stock
Noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase (Decrease) From Distributions Business Combinations And Other
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase (Decrease) From Distributions Business Combinations And Other
5.25% Senior Debentures due 2044
5.25% Senior Debentures due 2044 [Member]
5.25% Senior Debentures due 2044
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring Charges [Member]
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Convertible rate
Preferred Stock, Convertible, Conversion Ratio
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory [Line Items]
Costs and expenses:
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale, Name [Domain]
Long-Lived Assets Held-for-Sale, Name [Domain]
Operating income
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Income (Loss)
Rollforward of Restructuring Liability
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Entertainment, License Agreement for Program Material, Amortization Expense, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Entertainment, License Agreement for Program Material, Amortization Expense, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party, Type [Domain]
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Amounts attributable to Paramount:
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
3.375% Senior Notes due 2028
3.375% Senior Notes due 2028 [Member]
3.375% Senior Notes due 2028
Corporate/Eliminations
Corporate and Eliminations [Member]
Diluted net earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Paramount:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Preferred stock dividends
Preferred stock dividends
Preferred stock dividends
Total preferred stock dividends
Dividends, Preferred Stock
Payments to noncontrolling interests
Payments To Noncontrolling Interests Dividends And Other Distributions
Amount of cash outflow to noncontrolling interests, including ordinary dividends provided by the non-wholly owned subsidiary to noncontrolling interests and other distributions to noncontrolling interests
Operating
Operating costs
Direct Operating Costs
Operating
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Expense
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Operating Activities [Domain]
Operating Activities [Domain]
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Impact from Items Affecting Comparability
Quarterly Financial Information, Amounts Affecting Comparability, Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Information, Amounts Affecting Comparability, Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Completed, not yet released, individual monetization
Film, Monetized on Its Own, Capitalized Cost, Completed and Not Released
Change in assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Programming and other inventory
Total noncurrent programming and other inventory
Film, Capitalized Cost, Noncurrent
Film, Capitalized Cost, Noncurrent
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Tax benefit
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, Tax
Total Paramount Stockholders’ Equity
Parent [Member]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Earnings from discontinued operations
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, before Income Tax
Face value of debt
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Current Assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Decrease in maximum consolidated leverage ratio
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant, Maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio, Quarterly Decrease
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant, Maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio, Quarterly Decrease
Operating Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Net loss from continuing operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Common stock, beginning balance (in shares)
Common stock, ending balance (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Lease impairments
Operating Lease, Impairment Loss
Basic net earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Paramount:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
TV Media
TV Media
TV Media Segment [Member]
TV Media Segment
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS
Retirement Benefits [Text Block]
Carrying value of notes and debentures
Notes Payable
Amounts attributable to Paramount:
Income (Loss), Including Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Income (Loss), Including Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Net loss from continuing operations
Net loss from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Net cash flow used for investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Net loss for basic EPS calculation
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Summary of Programming and Other Inventory, Current
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Net loss from continuing operations
Net loss from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Provision for income taxes
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period
Effective income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Repayment of debt
Repayments of Debt
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Tax (benefit) provision, restructuring charges
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) From Restructuring Charges
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) From Restructuring Charges
NAI
Majority Shareholder [Member]
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Individual monetization
Film, Monetized on Its Own, Amortization Expense
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Dividends declared per preferred share (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Dividends Per Share, Declared
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Operating Activities [Axis]
Operating Activities [Axis]
Net Actuarial Loss and Prior Service Cost
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
4.20% Senior Notes due 2032
4.20% Senior Notes due 2032 [Member]
4.20% Senior Notes due 2032
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block]
Common stock
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Discontinued operations
Discontinued Operations [Member]
4.95% Senior Notes due 2031
4.95% Senior Notes due 2031 [Member]
4.95% Senior Notes due 2031
4.90% Senior Notes due 2044
4.90% Senior Notes due 2044 [Member]
4.90% Senior Notes due 2044
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Filmed Entertainment
Filmed Entertainment Segment [Member]
Filmed Entertainment Segment [Member]
Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock [Member]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Net periodic cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Asbestos Claims
Asbestos Issue [Member]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Other items, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Future Production Costs
Future Production Costs [Member]
Future Production Costs
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Net Earnings (Loss) per Common Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Film, Monetized on Its Own, Amortization Expense, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Film, Monetized on Its Own, Amortization Expense, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Stock-based compensation activity and other
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Share Based Compensation Requisite Service Period Recognition Value And Other Changes In Stockholders Equity
Amount of increase to additional paid-in capital (APIC) for recognition of cost for award under share-based payment arrangement, and other changes in stockholders' equity.
Net discrete tax (benefit) provision
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Discrete Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Discrete Tax Expense (Benefit)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Internally Produced Television and Film Programming
Internally Produced Television and Film Programming [Member]
Internally Produced Television and Film Programming
Preferred stock, beginning balance (in shares)
Preferred stock, ending balance (in shares)
Preferred stock outstanding (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Postretirement Benefits
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Accrued programming and production costs
Program Rights Obligations, Current
Cost for settlement and defense of asbestos claims, net of insurance recoveries and tax benefits
Liability for Asbestos and Environmental Claims, Net, Incurred Loss
Net cash flow provided by (used for) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Corporate
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Stated interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Net loss from continuing operations for basic EPS calculation
Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Available to Common Shareholders, Basic
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Gain on sale of business
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Total Paramount stockholders’ equity
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Equity, Attributable to Parent
Current assets of discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Film group monetization
Film, Monetized in Film Group, Amortization Expense
Summary of Income Tax Benefit Amounts Affecting Comparability of Results
Summary Of Quarterly Financial Information, Amounts Affecting Comparability, Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Summary Of Quarterly Financial Information, Amounts Affecting Comparability, Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Simon & Schuster
Simon And Schuster [Member]
Simon And Schuster
Revenue recognized
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Cumulative translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Long-term debt
Total long-term debt, net of current portion
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation
VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES
Variable Interest Entity Disclosure [Text Block]
Investments without readily determinable fair value
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Amount
RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Number of new asbestos claims
Loss Contingency, New Claims Filed, Number
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
6.375% Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2062
6.375% Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2062 [Member]
6.375% Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2062
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Other Noncurrent Assets
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Continuing operations
Continuing Operations [Member]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
4.375% Senior Debentures due 2043
4.375% Senior Debentures due 2043 [Member]
4.375% Senior Debentures due 2043
Aggregate purchase price
Expected Proceeds From Sale Of Equity Securities Without Readily Determinable Fair Value In Future Period
Expected Proceeds From Sale Of Equity Securities Without Readily Determinable Fair Value In Future Period
5.85% Senior Debentures due 2043
5.85% Senior Debentures due 2043 [Member]
5.85% Senior Debentures due 2043
Gains Recognized on Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Remaining borrowing capacity under credit facility
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Stock Options and RSUs
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Member]
Stock-based compensation
Stock-based compensation
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Class A and B Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Decrease to net actuarial loss and prior service costs
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax
City Area Code
City Area Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Net unamortized discount on senior debt
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net
Finance Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Finance Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Total Equity
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Inventory [Domain]
Inventory [Domain]
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Total Liabilities
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Payment of payroll taxes in lieu of issuing shares for stock-based compensation
Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-Based Payment Arrangement
Tax (benefit) provision, loss from investment
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) From Gain (Loss) On Investments
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) From Gain (Loss) On Investments
Net loss (Paramount and noncontrolling interests)
Net loss (Paramount and noncontrolling interests)
Net earnings (loss)
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Cash paid (received) for income taxes:
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Net cash flow used for financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Deferred income tax assets, net
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Theatrical
Theatrical [Member]
Theatrical [Member]
NAI ownership of Class A and Class B common stock on a combined basis (percentage)
Ownership Percent Of Class A And Class B Stock By Controlling Stockholder
Percent of Company Corp. Class A and Class B Common Stock, on a combined basis, owned by controlling stockholder as of the financial statement date
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Net loss from continuing operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Other investing activities
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Investments
Payments to Acquire Interest in Subsidiaries and Affiliates
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Adjusted OIBDA by Segment and Reconciliation to Net Earnings (Loss)
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Total Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities and Equity
Other assets
Other assets (Receivables, noncurrent)
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Operating lease assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Net loss (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table]
Content impairment
Film, Monetized on Its Own, and Film Group, Impairment
Net loss for diluted EPS calculation
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Related Party
Related Party [Member]
Inventory, Current [Table]
Inventory, Current [Table]
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Released, film group monetization
Film, Monetized in Film Group, Capitalized Cost, Released
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
Proceeds from issuance of debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt
Restructuring charges
Restructuring charges
Loss before income taxes, restructuring charges
Restructuring charges
Restructuring Charges
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Document Information [Table]
Document Information [Table]
Other items, net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Income (Expense)
Amount of income (expense) related to nonoperating activities, classified as other, attributable to disposal group, including, but not limited to, discontinued operation.
Other Foreign Currency
Other Foreign Currency [Member]
Other Foreign Currency
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock
Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Other comprehensive income from discontinued operations
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax
Adjustments to reconcile net loss from continuing operations to net cash flow provided by (used for) operating activities from continuing operations:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Previous disposals, income tax provision
Disposal Of Business, Previous Disposals, Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Disposal Of Business, Previous Disposals, Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Stock issued (in shares)
Conversion of Stock, Shares Issued
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Loss from investment
Loss from investment
Loss before income taxes, loss from investment
Gain (Loss) on Investments
3.45% Senior Notes due 2026
3.45% Senior Notes due 2026 [Member]
3.45% Senior Notes due 2026
Inventory [Axis]
Inventory [Axis]
Deferred tax benefit
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Information [Line Items]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net cash flow provided by (used for) operating activities from continuing operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Obligations under finance leases
Finance Lease, Liability
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Allowance for credit losses
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
6.75% Senior Debentures due 2037
6.75% Senior Debentures due 2037 [Member]
6.75% Senior Debentures due 2037
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party, Type [Axis]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Stock-based compensation activity (in shares)
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Licensing and other
Licensing And Other [Member]
Licensing And Other [Member]
Severance
Employee Severance [Member]
Noncontrolling interests
Equity, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Payments
Payments for Restructuring
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Exit costs
Business Exit Costs [Member]
Business Exit Costs
Home entertainment
Home Entertainment Inventory, Monetized On Its Own, Net Of Allowances
Home Entertainment Inventory, Monetized On Its Own, Net Of Allowances
Preferred stock, percentage
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock, Common [Member]
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Liabilities:
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Advertising
Advertising [Member]
Benefit from income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred compensation
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Net cash flow provided by operating activities from discontinued operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Net earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, Net of Tax
Revenues
Total Revenues
Revenues
Total Intercompany Revenues
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Amortization of actuarial loss (gain)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Class A and Class B Common Stock
Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock [Member]
Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Carrying value of senior debt
Senior Notes
Cash paid for interest
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities
Comprehensive loss
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Assets:
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Costs and expenses:
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Cost and Expenses [Abstract]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Cost and Expenses [Abstract]
Percentage point decrease in effective tax rate
Increase (Decrease) In Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Increase (Decrease) In Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Programming and other inventory
Less current portion
Film, Capitalized Cost, Current
Film, Capitalized Cost, Current
Schedule of Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]
REVENUES
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
NAI ownership of common stock, Class A common stock (percentage)
Ownership Percent Of Class A Stock By Controlling Stockholder
Percent of Company Class A Common Stock owned by controlling stockholder as of the financial statement date
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Noncurrent receivables
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Including Disposal Group and Discontinued Operations
Total Assets
Total assets
Assets
Equity in loss of investee companies, net of tax
Equity in loss of investee companies, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Cover [Abstract]
Cover [Abstract]
Number of beneficiary trustees
Number Of Beneficiary Trustees
Number Of Beneficiary Trustees
Stock-based compensation activity
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Segment Reconciling Items
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Outstanding bank borrowings
Notes Payable to Bank
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Unrecognized revenues
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Amounts attributable to Paramount:
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Pension Benefits
Pension Plan [Member]
Cash Flow Hedging
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
SEGMENT INFORMATION
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Number of asbestos claims closed or moved to inactive docket
Loss Contingency, Claims Settled and Dismissed, Number
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Financing Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in loss of investee companies
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Selling, general and administrative
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, General and Administrative Expense
Unamortized deferred financing costs
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
Operating loss
Operating loss
Operating Income (Loss)
4.95% Senior Notes due 2050
4.95% Senior Notes due 2050 [Member]
4.95% Senior Notes due 2050
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Direct-to-Consumer
Direct To Consumer Segment [Member]
Direct To Consumer Segment
Lease income
Operating Lease, Lease Income
6.25% Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2057
6.25% Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2057 [Member]
6.25% Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2057
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Internally-produced television and film programming, and acquired libraries:
Film, Monetized on Its Own, and Film, Monetized in Film Group, Amortization Expense [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Previous disposals, cost and expenses
Disposal Of Business, Previous Disposals, Cost And Expenses
Disposal Of Business, Previous Disposals, Cost And Expenses
Scenario [Domain]
Scenario [Domain]
Schedule of Debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Borrowings outstanding
Long-Term Line of Credit
Estimated guarantee liability
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value
Programming and Production Costs
Entertainment [Table Text Block]
Entertainment [Table Text Block]
Miramax Credit Facility, Matures November 2024
Miramax Credit Facility, Matures November 2024 [Member]
Miramax Credit Facility, Matures November 2024
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Net earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax
Less: Net earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent