2026
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Two
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (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]
Interest limitation carryforward
Deferred Tax Asset, Interest Carryforward
RELATED PARTIES
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Remaining authorization under share repurchase program
Share Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized, Amount
Taxes on income at U.S. federal statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
Other Plans
Retirement Plan Name, Other [Member]
Cover [Abstract]
Cover [Abstract]
2030 and thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, after Year Five
From March 30, 2032
From March 30, 2032 [Member]
From March 30, 2032
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
6.25% Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2057
6.25% Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2057, 10-Year Hybrid [Member]
6.25% Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2057, 10-Year Hybrid
Schedule of Multiemployer Plans [Table]
Multiemployer Plan [Table]
Discount Rate
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member]
Summary of Expected Future Payments for Operating Lease Liabilities
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Non-U.S.
Foreign Plan [Member]
Intangible Asset, Indefinite-Lived [Table]
Intangible Asset, Indefinite-Lived [Table]
Percentage of voting interests acquired (in percent)
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Ownership interest (in percent)
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
2029
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, to be Paid, Year Five
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Long-term debt
Total long-term debt, net of current portion
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation
Cash and Cash Equivalent [Table]
Cash and Cash Equivalent [Table]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Discontinued Operations
Other Comprehensive Income, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income, Discontinued Operations
Non-NEOs
Non-NEOs [Member]
Related tax benefit
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense, Tax Benefit
Number of markets with fair values in excess of threshold of carrying values
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets, Quantitative Test, Number of Markets With Fair Values In Excess Of Threshold of Carrying Values
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets, Quantitative Test, Number of Markets With Fair Values In Excess Of Threshold of Carrying Values
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
2027
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Three
Allowance for credit losses
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
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).
Distributions
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
NAI
Majority Shareholder [Member]
Funding threshold (in percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Funding Threshold Percentage
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Funding Threshold Percentage
Net Earnings (Loss) per Common Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Programming Inventory
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted [Flag]
2026
Other Commitment, to be Paid, Year Two
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
5.90% Senior Notes due 2040
5.90% Senior Notes due 2040 [Member]
5.90% Senior Notes due 2040
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
The CW
The CW [Member]
Land
Land [Member]
Award Timing Disclosures [Line Items]
Films:
Film Inventory [Member]
Film Inventory [Member]
Summary of Change in Plan Assets
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Loss on derivative
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Increase (decrease) in pension and postretirement benefit obligations
Increase (Decrease) in Obligation, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
Retirement Plan Tax Status [Axis]
Retirement Plan Tax Status [Axis]
Number of pending asbestos claims
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number
Other Dispositions
Other Dispositions [Member]
Other Dispositions
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
United States
UNITED STATES
Finance lease, liability, statement of financial position [extensible enumeration]
Finance Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Other assets
Other assets (Receivables, noncurrent)
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Leases
Leases [Abstract]
Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Variable Interest Entity Disclosure [Abstract]
Variable Interest Entity Disclosure
VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES
Variable Interest Entity Disclosure [Text Block]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Three Reporting Units
Three Reporting Units [Member]
Three Reporting Units
Net cash flow provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Termination fee, net of advisory fees
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Termination Fee
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Termination Fee
Operating Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Summary of Changes in Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
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
Number of quantitative assessments performed
Impairment Test, Number Of Quantitative Assessments Performed
Impairment Test, Number Of Quantitative Assessments Performed
Summary of Commitments and Contractual Obligations
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Table Text Block]
Award Timing Method
Award Timing Method [Text Block]
Net periodic cost (benefit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Trading Arrangements, by Individual [Table]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Released, individual monetization
Film, Monetized on Its Own, Capitalized Cost, Released
AFTRA Retirement Plan
AFTRA Retirement Plan [Member]
Multiemployer defined benefit plan to which the Company contributes.
Shares of common stock outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets, Plan Assets
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Programming charges
Programming charges
Programming charges
Programming charges
Programming Charges
Programming Charges
Amounts attributable to Paramount:
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount
Adjustment to Compensation Amount
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Compensation Amount
Outstanding Recovery Compensation Amount
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Aggregate Change in Present Value of Accumulated Benefit for All Pension Plans Reported in Summary Compensation Table
Aggregate Change in Present Value of Accumulated Benefit for All Pension Plans Reported in Summary Compensation Table [Member]
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Expiration Date of Collective Bargaining Agreement
Multiemployer Plan, Pension, Significant, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Expiration Date
Company Selected Measure Amount
Company Selected Measure Amount
Restructuring, Transaction-Related Items, And Other Corporate Matters
Restructuring charges
Restructuring, Transaction-Related Items, And Other Corporate Matters [Member]
Restructuring, Transaction-Related Items, And Other Corporate Matters
Tabular List, Table
Tabular List [Table Text Block]
7.125% Senior Notes due 2023
7.125% Senior Notes due 2023 [Member]
7.125% Senior Notes due 2023
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Deductions
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deduction
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected long-term return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-Term Rate of Return on Plan Assets
Accrued expenses
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Pension, postretirement and other employee benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Postretirement Benefits
Completed, not yet released, individual monetization
Film, Monetized on Its Own, Capitalized Cost, Completed and Not Released
3.70% Senior Notes due 2028
3.70% Senior Notes due 2028 [Member]
3.70% Senior Notes due 2028
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Financing obligations
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Financing Arrangements
Goodwill
Goodwill, net of impairment, beginning balance
Goodwill, net of impairment, ending balance
Goodwill
FCC licenses
Operating and Broadcast Rights [Member]
Payment of payroll taxes in lieu of issuing shares for stock-based compensation
Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-Based Payment Arrangement
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [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
Impairment Testing Assumptions [Line Items]
Impairment Testing Assumptions [Line Items]
Internally-produced television and film programming, and acquired libraries:
Internally-produced television and film programming, and acquired libraries:
Film, Monetized on Its Own, and Film, Monetized in Film Group, Amortization Expense [Abstract]
Stock options
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Foreign exchange forward
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Content costs
Content Costs
Content Costs
2025
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
Other financing activities
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Paramount
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Pension Benefits
Pension
Pension Plan [Member]
4.875% Senior Debentures due 2043
4.875% Senior Debentures due 2043 [Member]
Senior debentures due June 2043 with a discount rate of 4.875%.
Real Estate and Real Assets
Employee Benefit Plan, Real Estate [Member]
Reasonably estimable period for long-term asbestos liability (in years)
Liability For Asbestos And Environmental Claims, Period, Reasonably Estimable
Liability For Asbestos And Environmental Claims, Period, Reasonably Estimable
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Corporate bonds
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Deferred income taxes
Defined Benefit Plan Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Deferred Tax
Deferred income taxes relating to amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with pension and postretirement benefit plans.
Goodwill, Foreign Currency
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Basic net earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Paramount:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
SMR Trust ownership in NAI (in percent)
General Trust Ownership Percentage In Controlling Stockholder
General Trust Ownership Percentage In Controlling Stockholder
Directors Guild of America - Producer
Directors Guild Of America Producer [Member]
Multiemployer defined benefit plan to which the Company contributes.
Property and equipment, net
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Repayment of debt
Debt redemptions and repayments
Repayments of Debt
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Noncontrolling interests
Equity, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total Long-lived Assets
Long-Lived Assets
Continuing operations
Continuing Operations [Member]
Exercisable (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Number of reporting units
Number of Reporting Units
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award [Table]
Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Expiration Date
Trading Arrangement Expiration Date
Investing Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Net cash flow provided by (used for) operating activities from continuing operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Equity Method Investees
Equity Method Investee [Member]
Other current liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Total Shareholder Return Amount
Total Shareholder Return Amount
Stock converted (in shares)
Conversion of Stock, Shares Issued
Equity Awards Adjustments, Footnote
Equity Awards Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block]
Other
Previous Disposed Business [Member]
Previous Disposed Business [Member]
Senior Debt, Redemption Trigger If Ratings Downgrades Due To Change Of Control
Senior Debt, Redemption Trigger If Ratings Downgrades Due To Change Of Control [Member]
Senior Debt, Redemption Trigger If Ratings Downgrades Due To Change Of Control
Net amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Tax
Equipment and other (including finance leases)
Equipment and other
Equipment [Member]
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]
Summary of Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not yet Recognized [Table Text Block]
Property and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Ownership percentage after acquisition (in percent)
Business Acquisition, Ownership Percentage After Acquisition
Business Acquisition, Ownership Percentage After Acquisition
Retirement Plan Name [Axis]
Retirement Plan Name [Axis]
Stock options exercised (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Participants’ contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Plan Participant
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Named Executive Officers, Footnote
Named Executive Officers, Footnote [Text Block]
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Statute of limitations lapses
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Credit Facility
Credit Facility [Member]
ViacomCBS Credit Facility [Member]
Diluted (in shares)
Weighted average shares for diluted EPS (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
2027
Entertainment, License Agreement for Program Material, Expected Amortization, Year Three
MNPI Disclosure Timed for Compensation Value
MNPI Disclosure Timed for Compensation Value [Flag]
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Total Paramount stockholders’ equity
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Equity, Attributable to Parent
Stock conversion price per share (in dollars per share)
Stock Repurchased During Period, Price Per Share
Stock Repurchased During Period, Price Per Share
Total deferred income tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Proceeds from issuance of debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt
2028
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, to be Paid, Year Four
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block]
Revenues
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Foreign Exchange Option
Foreign Exchange Option [Member]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Acquired program rights
Entertainment, License Agreement for Program Material, Amortization Expense
Summary of Changes in Book Value of Goodwill by Segment
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Operating lease income, comprehensive income, extensible list, not disclosed flag
Operating Lease Income, Comprehensive Income, Extensible List, Not Disclosed Flag
Operating Lease Income, Comprehensive Income, Extensible List, Not Disclosed Flag
2028
Other Commitment, to be Paid, Year Four
Outstanding letters of credit and surety bonds
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
7.875% Debentures due 2023
7.875% Debentures due 2023 [Member]
7.875% Debentures due 2023
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Discontinued operation, gain (loss) on disposal, statement of income or comprehensive income [extensible enumeration]
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Company contributions to defined contribution plans
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost
Cash and cash equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan, Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Expected amortization of completed, not yet released film inventory
Film, Monetized on Its Own, Completed and Not Released Film, Expected Amortization in Next Operating Cycle
Fair values in excess of threshold of carrying values (in percent)
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets, Fair Values In Excess Of Threshold of Carrying Values, Percent
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets, Fair Values In Excess Of Threshold of Carrying Values, Percent
Summary of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
2028
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Four
Program rights obligations
Program Rights Obligations, Noncurrent
All Executive Categories
All Executive Categories [Member]
Dilutive effect of shares issuable under stock-based compensation plans (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-Based Payment Arrangements
Statement of Financial Position Location, Balance [Domain]
Statement of Financial Position Location, Balance [Domain]
Retirement Plan Tax Status [Domain]
Retirement Plan Tax Status [Domain]
Summary of Rollforward of Restructuring Liability
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
2026
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Two
Changed Peer Group, Footnote
Changed Peer Group, Footnote [Text Block]
Weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding stock options (years)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Nordics
Nordics [Member]
Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden
Document Type
Document Type
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
4.20% Senior Notes due 2029
4.20% Senior Notes due 2029 [Member]
4.20% Senior Notes due 2029
Actuarial gain (loss)
Actuarial (gain) loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
2026
Entertainment, License Agreement for Program Material, Expected Amortization, Year Two
Junior subordinated debentures
Junior Subordinated Notes
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Including Disposal Group and Discontinued Operations
Weighted average remaining contractual life of exercisable stock options (years)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Defined Benefit Plan [Table]
Defined Benefit Plan [Table]
Noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase (Decrease) From Distributions Business Combinations And Other
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase (Decrease) From Distributions Business Combinations And Other
Summary of Expected Aggregate Annual Amortization Expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Inventory, Current [Table]
Inventory, Current [Table]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Equity Valuation Assumption Difference, Footnote
Equity Valuation Assumption Difference, Footnote [Text Block]
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Share price (in dollars per share)
Shares Issued, Price Per Share
Guarantees
Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties Policies [Policy Text Block]
Expired (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Total lease cost
Lease, Cost
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated [Flag]
Grantee Status [Domain]
Grantee Status [Domain]
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount
Property, equipment and other assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Name
Outstanding Recovery, Individual Name
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Summary of Discontinued Operations
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]
Variable lease cost
Variable Lease, Cost
Goodwill impairment charge
Goodwill, Impairment
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Sports programming rights
Sports Programming Rights Commitments [Member]
Corporate/Eliminations
Corporate and Eliminations [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Abstract]
Award Timing Predetermined
Award Timing Predetermined [Flag]
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
Production tax incentives receivable
Production Tax Incentives Receivable
Production Tax Incentives Receivable
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Dividends paid on common stock
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Debt redemption price percentage
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage
Forecast
Forecast [Member]
Net earnings (loss) (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Pension and Postretirement
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment [Abstract]
Share of equity investee
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Share Of Equity Investee, Before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Share Of Equity Investee, Before Tax
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Revenues
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block]
Summary of Amortization Expense
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
United States
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Total current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Restatement does not require Recovery
Restatement Does Not Require Recovery [Text Block]
Programming and other inventory
Total noncurrent programming and other inventory
Film, Capitalized Cost, Noncurrent
Film, Capitalized Cost, Noncurrent
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Foreign exchange losses
Gain (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction, before Tax
Deferred income tax liabilities:
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract]
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities
Asset-Backed Securities [Member]
Summary of Programming and Other Inventory, Noncurrent
Schedule of Inventory, Noncurrent [Table Text Block]
Long-term Contractual Obligations
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity Schedule [Abstract]
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Total fair value of RSUs and PSUs vested during the period
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Net earnings (loss) (Paramount and noncontrolling interests)
Net earnings (loss) (Paramount and noncontrolling interests)
Net earnings (loss)
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Benefit from (provision for) income taxes
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes
Benefit from (provision for) income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Notional amount of foreign currency contracts
Derivative, Notional Amount
Costs and expenses:
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Cost And Expenses [Abstract]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Cost and Expenses [Abstract]
Components of net periodic cost:
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) [Abstract]
Total
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation cost will be recognized
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Revenues
Total Revenues
Revenues
Total Intercompany Revenues
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Product Information [Line Items]
Product Information [Line Items]
Reserves and other accrued liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense
Other bank borrowings
Notes Payable to Bank
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net cash flow provided by (used for) investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
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
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
All Adjustments to Compensation
All Adjustments to Compensation [Member]
Restructuring charges
Restructuring Charges
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Motion Picture Industry
Motion Picture Industry [Member]
Multiemployer defined benefit plan to which the Company contributes.
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Lease liability
Deferred Tax Assets, Lease Liability
Deferred Tax Assets, Lease Liability
Lease income
Operating Lease, Lease Income
Scenario [Domain]
Scenario [Domain]
Restructuring charges
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Restructuring Charges
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Restructuring Charges
Remaining performance obligation period
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Redemption value adjustment
Noncontrolling Interest, Change in Redemption Value
New Paramount Class B Common Stock
New Paramount Class B Common Stock [Member]
New Paramount Class B Common Stock
Pension and postretirement benefit costs
Net Periodic Defined Benefits Expense (Reversal of Expense), Excluding Service Cost Component
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Erroneous Compensation Analysis
Erroneous Compensation Analysis [Text Block]
4.20% Senior Notes due 2032
4.20% Senior Notes due 2032 [Member]
4.20% Senior Notes due 2032
Current assets of discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Domain]
Sale of business, consideration
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration
Inventory [Domain]
Inventory [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Summary of Assumptions Regarding Heath Care Cost Trend Rates for Postretirement Benefits
Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]
Non-vested, beginning balance (in dollars per share)
Non-vested, ending balance (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Proceeds from dispositions
Proceeds From Divestiture Of Businesses And Interests In Affiliates And Assets
Proceeds From Divestiture Of Businesses And Interests In Affiliates And Assets
Cable Networks
Cable Networks [Member]
Cable Networks
Summary of Components of Net Periodic Cost (Benefit)
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Number of new asbestos claims
Loss Contingency, New Claims Filed, Number
Restatement Determination Date
Restatement Determination Date
Number of senior company executives appointed as Co-CEOs
Number Of Senior Company Executives Appointed As Co-CEOs
Number Of Senior Company Executives Appointed As Co-CEOs
4.95% Senior Notes due 2031
4.95% Senior Notes due 2031 [Member]
4.95% Senior Notes due 2031
Charged to Expenses and Other Accounts
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions, Charge to Cost and Expense
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Advertising and marketing
Marketing and Advertising Expense
Cash balance interest crediting rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Weighted-Average Interest Crediting Rate
Outstanding, beginning balance (in dollars per share)
Outstanding, ending balance (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Operating lease assets
Operating lease assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Erroneously Awarded Compensation Recovery
Erroneously Awarded Compensation Recovery [Table]
Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)
Outstanding, ending balance (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Future Production Costs
Future Production Costs [Member]
Future Production Costs [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
2025
Other Commitment, to be Paid, Year One
Other corporate matters
Other Corporate Matters, Cost (Benefit)
Other Corporate Matters, Cost (Benefit)
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block]
RESTRUCTURING, TRANSACTION-RELATED ITEMS, AND OTHER CORPORATE MATTERS
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Discontinued operations
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Costs and expenses:
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Inventory [Axis]
Inventory [Axis]
Preferred stock dividends
Preferred stock dividends
Preferred stock dividends
Total preferred stock dividends
Dividends, Preferred Stock
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Gain (loss) from investments
(Gain) loss from investments
Gain (loss) from investments
Gain (Loss) on Investments
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Peer Group Issuers, Footnote
Peer Group Issuers, Footnote [Text Block]
Retiree Medicare drug subsidy
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Prescription Drug Subsidy Receipt
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Film group monetization
Film, Monetized in Film Group, Amortization Expense
Change in reserve for uncertain tax positions, excluding related accrued interest and penalties
Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward]
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
PEO
PEO [Member]
Ownership interest sold (in percent)
Percentage Ownership In Investment Sold
Name
Trading Arrangement, Individual Name
Underfunded status at year end
Funded status at end of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded (Unfunded) Status of Plan
Decrease in ownership interest (in percent)
Equity Method Investment, Decrease In Ownership Interest
Equity Method Investment, Decrease In Ownership Interest
Percent of fair value of plan assets invested in Company common stock
Percent Of Plan Assets Fair Value Invested In Company Common Stock
The percent of plan assets invested in Company common stock.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Axis]
Net amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) before tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, before Tax
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Treasury stock, at cost; 503 (2024 and 2023) shares of Class B Common Stock
Treasury Stock, Common, Value
Equity in loss of investee companies, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Retiree Medicare drug subsidy
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Prescription Drug Subsidy Receipt
Benefit obligation, beginning of year
Benefit obligation, end of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Ownership interest after divestiture (in percent)
Ownership Interest After Divestiture
Ownership Interest After Divestiture
Earnings (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
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures, Table
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Other, net
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Other, Amount
Production and licensing of television and film programming, including talent contracts
Production Licensing Of Programming [Member]
Production and licensing of television and film programming [Member]
Increase in inventory and related program, participation, and residuals liabilities
Increase (Decrease) In Inventory And Related Program, Participation, And Residual Liabilities
Increase (Decrease) In Inventory And Related Program, Participation, And Residual Liabilities
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year
Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year [Member]
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location [Domain]
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location [Domain]
6.375% Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2062
6.375% Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2062 [Member]
6.375% Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2062
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
2029
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Prescription Drug Subsidy Receipt, Year Five
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Total intangible assets, gross
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Valuation allowance
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
2026
Film, Monetized in Film Group, Released Film, Expected Amortization, Year Two
Summary of Participation in Multiemployer Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Multiemployer Plan [Table Text Block]
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Not Yet Determined
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Not Yet Determined [Text Block]
Investments
Payments to Acquire Interest in Subsidiaries and Affiliates
4.375% Senior Debentures due 2043
4.375% Senior Debentures due 2043 [Member]
Senior debentures due in 2043 with a discount rate of 4.375%.
Summary of Revenues by Segment
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Screen Actors Guild - Producers
Screen Actors Guild Producers [Member]
Multiemployer defined benefit plan to which the Company contributes.
2028
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Prescription Drug Subsidy Receipt, Year Four
Television Licensing
Television Licensing [Member]
Television Licensing [Member]
Votes per share
Common Stock, Number Of Votes
Common Stock, Number Of Votes
Change in assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Investments
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Investments
PEO Total Compensation Amount
PEO Total Compensation Amount
Carrying value of senior debt
Senior Notes
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Domain]
Statement of Income Location, Balance [Axis]
Statement of Income Location, Balance [Axis]
Acquired program rights
Entertainment, License Agreement for Program Material [Abstract]
Summary of Long-lived Assets by Geographic Area
Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Axis]
2025
Film, Monetized on Its Own, Released Film, Expected Amortization, Year One
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Class A and B Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
2030-2034
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Prescription Drug Subsidy Receipt, after Year Five
Forgone Recovery due to Expense of Enforcement, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Expense of Enforcement, Amount
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Investment by certain affiliates of existing investors, cash-stock election
Investment By Certain Affiliates Of Existing Investors, Cash-Stock Election
Investment By Certain Affiliates Of Existing Investors, Cash-Stock Election
Skydance Investor Group
Skydance Investor Group [Member]
Skydance Investor Group
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Other
Segment Reporting, Other Segment Item, Amount
Summary of Programming and Other Inventory, Current
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Percent of total contributions (more than)
Multiemployer Plan, Pension, Significant, Employer Contribution under Collective-Bargaining Arrangement to Total Employer Contribution, Percentage
Accrued interest and penalties for uncertain tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Cumulative Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Equity [Text Block]
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Award Timing, How MNPI Considered
Award Timing, How MNPI Considered [Text Block]
Total programming and other inventory
Film, Capitalized Cost
SEGMENT INFORMATION
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Reserves for sales returns and allowances
Allowance For Sales Returns And Allowances
Allowance For Sales Returns And Allowances
Acquired program rights, including prepaid sports rights, film group monetization
Entertainment, License Agreement for Program Material, Capitalized Cost
NAI ownership of Class A and Class B common stock on a combined basis (in percent)
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
2025
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, to be Paid, Year One
Percentage increase in interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Increase (Decrease)
RSUs and PSUs (a)
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) And Performance Stock Units (PSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) And Performance Stock Units (PSUs)
Stock-based compensation activity
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Amortization of content costs and participation and residuals expense
Amortization Of Content Costs And Participation And Residuals Expense
Amortization Of Content Costs And Participation And Residuals Expense
Class B Common Stock, $0.001 par value
Class B Common Stock
Common Class B [Member]
Title
Trading Arrangement, Individual Title
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Treasury Stock, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Summary of U.S. and Foreign Components of Earnings (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Equity in Loss of Investee Companies
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Reserve for uncertain tax positions
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
City Area Code
City Area Code
Provision for income taxes for discontinued operations
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
Current Liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Auditor Location
Auditor Location
Russia, Belarus and Ukraine
Russia, Belarus And Ukraine Counterparties [Member]
Russia, Belarus and Ukraine Counterparties
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Not Adopted
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Not Adopted [Text Block]
Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock [Member]
Remaining borrowing capacity under credit facility
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets:
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Information [Line Items]
Pension and Postretirement Benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
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 [Member]
Equity [Abstract]
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Summary of Debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Other comprehensive income (loss) from discontinued operations
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Discontinued Operations, Net Of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Discontinued Operations, Net Of Tax
2026
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Two
Aggregate Available
Trading Arrangement, Securities Aggregate Available Amount
Equity Awards Adjustments
Equity Awards Adjustments [Member]
Total lease liabilities
Present value of minimum payments
Operating Lease, Liability
Underlying Securities
Award Underlying Securities Amount
Performance Share Units (PSUs)
Performance Shares [Member]
Deferred compensation
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent
Weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic costs for the year ended December 31:
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Long-Term Growth Rate
Measurement Input, Long-Term Revenue Growth Rate [Member]
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Interest rate reset period (in years)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Reset Period
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Reset Period
Outstanding commercial paper
Commercial Paper
Participants’ contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Contributions by Plan Participant
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Non-U.S. large capitalization
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities, Non-US, Large Cap [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities, Non-US, Large Cap
3.45% Senior Notes due 2026
3.45% Senior Notes due 2026 [Member]
3.45% Senior Notes due 2026
Interest Spread Period [Axis]
Interest Spread Period [Axis]
Interest Spread Period
Actual return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Increase (Decrease) for Actual Return (Loss)
DEBT
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Programming and talent commitments
Other Commitment, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Summary of Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation Disclosure [Line Items]
Alternative offer after end of go shop period (in dollars per share)
Alternative Offer After End Of Go Shop Period
Alternative Offer After End Of Go Shop Period
Face value of debt
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Tax credit and loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, General Business
Termination fee
Termination Fee Under Specified Circumstances
Termination Fee Under Specified Circumstances
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Advertising expenses
Advertising Expense
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
Government-related securities
US Government Debt Securities [Member]
New Paramount Class A Common Stock
New Paramount Class A Common Stock [Member]
New Paramount Class A Common Stock
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Summary of Funded Status and Amounts Recognized on Consolidated Balance Sheets
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Licensing and other
Licensing And Other [Member]
Licensing And Other
LEASES
Lessor, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Grantee Status [Axis]
Grantee Status [Axis]
Impairment charges
Impairment charges
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-Lived (Excluding Goodwill)
Other investing activities
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Other assets
Other Noncurrent Assets
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested
Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested [Member]
Auditor Name
Auditor Name
Charges
Restructuring Charges, Excluding Stock-Based Compensation Expense And Lease Impairments
Restructuring Charges, Excluding Stock-Based Compensation Expense And Lease Impairments
Forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Current:
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Exit costs
Business Exit Costs [Member]
Business Exit Costs
Other current liabilities
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested
Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested [Member]
Other
Other Sundry Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other Sundry Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Property and equipment estimated useful lives (in years)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Stock Options and RSUs
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Member]
Stock Options
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote [Text Block]
2025
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Prescription Drug Subsidy Receipt, Year One
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Other Measure
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Other Measure [Text Block]
Stock, Class of Stock [Table]
Stock, Class of Stock [Table]
Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year
Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year [Member]
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Projected benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets, Projected Benefit Obligation
Total Assets
Total assets
Assets
Incremental stock-based compensation expense
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Plan Modification, Incremental Cost
Advertising
Advertising Cost [Policy Text Block]
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Forgone Recovery due to Violation of Home Country Law, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Violation of Home Country Law, Amount
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Commitments and contingencies (Note 19)
Commitments and Contingencies
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
Stock-based Compensation
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block]
Accelerated vesting, number (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Accelerated Vesting, Number
Participants’ share and royalties payable
Accrued Royalties, Current
Summary of Reconciliation of U.S. Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Asbestos Matters
Asbestos Issue [Member]
Termination Date
Trading Arrangement Termination Date
Related Party Transaction [Table]
Related Party Transaction [Table]
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]
2026
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
2025
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year One
Investment impairment
Other Impairment Losses, Investments
Other Impairment Losses, Investments
Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)
Exchange Traded Funds [Member]
Summary of Revenues by Customer Location
Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]
Deferred income tax assets:
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross [Abstract]
Interest
Interest Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Paramount
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Paramount
Net earnings (loss)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Trading Arrangement:
Trading Arrangement [Axis]
2030-2034
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, after Year Five for Next Five Years
Pay vs Performance Disclosure, Table
Pay vs Performance [Table Text Block]
5.875% Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2057
5.875% Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2057, 5-Year Hybrid [Member]
5.875% Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2057, 5-Year Hybrid
Skydance Media, LLC
Skydance Media, LLC [Member]
Skydance Media, LLC
Summary of Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Equity Awards Adjustments, Excluding Value Reported in Compensation Table
Equity Awards Adjustments, Excluding Value Reported in the Compensation Table [Member]
Miramax Credit Facility, Matures November 2025
Miramax Credit Facility, Matures November 2025 [Member]
Miramax Credit Facility, Matures November 2025
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Summary of Weighted Average Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligations and Net Periodic Costs
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Five Markets
Five Markets [Member]
Five Markets
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Non-Controlling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Senior notes redeemed
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount
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
Common stock dividends
Total common stock dividends
Dividends, Common Stock
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Remaining lease term term (in years)
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract
Name
Forgone Recovery, Individual Name
Intrinsic value of stock options exercisable
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Common collective funds
Common Collective Trust [Member]
Weighted average remaining lease term
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Investments
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Award Timing MNPI Considered
Award Timing MNPI Considered [Flag]
Restructuring, transaction-related items, and other corporate matters
Restructuring, transaction-related items, and other corporate matters
Restructuring, Transaction-Related Items, And Other Corporate Matters
Restructuring, Transaction-Related Items, And Other Corporate Matters
Qualified Plan
Qualified Plan [Member]
Summary of Estimated Future Benefit Payments
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Film development costs, expense period (in years)
Film Development Costs, Expense Period
Film Development Costs, Expense Period
Reductions for prior year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Outstanding Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Outstanding Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Adjustment to Compensation:
Adjustment to Compensation [Axis]
Benefit from (provision for) income taxes
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
4.95% Senior Notes due 2050
4.95% Senior Notes due 2050 [Member]
4.95% Senior Notes due 2050
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Pension Adjustments Service Cost
Pension Adjustments Service Cost [Member]
Related Party [Axis]
Related and Nonrelated Parties [Axis]
Basic (in shares)
Weighted average shares for basic EPS (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Stock Price or TSR Estimation Method
Stock Price or TSR Estimation Method [Text Block]
Direct-to-Consumer
Direct To Consumer Segment [Member]
Direct To Consumer Segment
Document Information [Table]
Document Information [Table]
Total Equity
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Film group monetization
Film, Monetized in Film Group, Released Film, Expected Amortization [Abstract]
2027
Other Commitment, to be Paid, Year Three
Defined benefit plan, target plan asset allocation percentages
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage
Name
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures, Individual Name
Summary of Amortization of Television and Film Programming and Production Costs
Entertainment [Table Text Block]
Entertainment [Table Text Block]
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Unrecognized revenues
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations for basic and diluted EPS calculation
Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Available to Common Shareholders, Diluted
Revenue recognized for satisfaction of performance obligations in prior period
Contract with Customer, Performance Obligation Satisfied in Previous Period
2027
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Prescription Drug Subsidy Receipt, Year Three
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Number of trustees
Number Of Trustees
Number of Trustees of Chairman Emeritus Trust
Summary of Operating Lease Information
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Decrease (increase) in receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable, Current And Noncurrent
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable, Current And Noncurrent
Mutual funds
Mutual Fund [Member]
Summary of 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.
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Amount included in reserve for uncertain tax positions that would affect effective income tax rate if recognized
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
4.85% Senior Debentures due 2034
4.85% Senior Debentures due 2034 [Member]
4.85% Senior Debentures due 2034
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Internally-Produced Television and Film Programming, Still In Production
Internally Produced Television Programming Still In Production [Member]
Internally Produced Television Programming Still In Production
Maximum consolidated leverage ratio
Line Of Credit Facility, Covenant, Maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio
Line Of Credit Facility, Covenant, Maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio
All Trading Arrangements
All Trading Arrangements [Member]
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income [Text Block]
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Deferred income tax assets for tax credit carryforwards
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted [Flag]
Operating income
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Income (Loss)
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures [Table]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Total cash paid for income taxes
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Other Liabilities
Other Liabilities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other Liabilities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value
Class A Common Stock
Common Class A [Member]
Stock conversion (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities
Equity method investments
Equity Method Investments
Revolving Credit Facility And Standby Letters of Credit
Revolving Credit Facility And Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility And Standby Letters of Credit
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Line Items]
Minimum Class A shares needed for conversion (in shares)
Minimum Class A Shares For Conversion
The minimum number of class A shares that need to be outstanding for holders to convert their class A shares to class B shares.
Gains on dispositions
Gains on dispositions
Gains on dispositions
Gain (Loss) On Disposition Of Assets And Sale Of Business
Gain (Loss) On Disposition Of Assets And Sale Of Business
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Employee
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Employee [Member]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Deferred:
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Postretirement Benefits, Pre-65
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan, Pre-65 [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan, Pre-65
Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax benefit
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense, after Tax
Other, net
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Other Performance Measure, Amount
Other Performance Measure, Amount
Rate of compensation increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
2027
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Three
Pretax gain on sale
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Total costs and expenses
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Costs And Expense
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Costs And Expense
Goodwill Rollforward [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
LEASES
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Common stock outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)
Common stock outstanding, ending balance (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Documents Incorporated by Reference [Text Block]
Operating lease cost
Operating Lease, Cost
Total debt
Debt and Lease Obligation
Number of shares available for future grant (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Operating lease liabilities
Operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Benefits Paid
Cash flow hedging
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Purchase of noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Warrant expiration period
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Term
Deferred revenues
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current
Purchase obligations
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Affiliate and subscription
Affiliate And Subscription [Member]
Affiliate And Subscription
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
2.90% Senior Notes due 2027
2.90% Senior Notes due 2027 [Member]
2.90% Senior Notes due 2027
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Impairment charges on equity-method investment
Equity Method Investment, Other-than-Temporary Impairment
Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities [Member]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived [Table]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived [Table]
Additions for prior year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Common stock repurchased (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Pension Protection Act Zone Status
Multiemployer Plan, Pension, Significant, Certified Zone Status [Fixed List]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Ultimate trend rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Ultimate Health Care Cost Trend Rate
U.S. large capitalization
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities, US, Large Cap [Member]
Rate of compensation increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock, Common [Member]
U.S. treasury securities
US Treasury Securities [Member]
Eliminations
Intercompany Revenues
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Released, film group monetization
Film, Monetized in Film Group, Capitalized Cost, Released
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
2026
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, to be Paid, Year Two
Famous Players
Famous Players [Member]
Famous Players [Member]
Trade names
Trade Names [Member]
Net cash flow provided by (used for) investing activities from discontinued operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations
Total costs and expenses
Costs and Expenses
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Net actuarial (loss) gain
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Gain (Loss), before Tax
2027
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, to be Paid, Year Three
Intrinsic value of stock options outstanding
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Adjusted OIBDA by Segment and Reconciliation to Net Earnings (Loss)
Segment Reconciliation [Abstract]
Diluted net earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Paramount:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Gain on sale (net of tax)
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Summary of Restructuring Charges, Transaction-Related Items, and Other Corporate Matters
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Deferred income tax assets, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Cost for settlement and defense of asbestos claims, net of insurance recoveries and tax benefits
Liability for Asbestos and Environmental Claims, Net, Incurred Loss
2029
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Five
Goodwill, Acquisitions / (Dispositions)
Goodwill, Acquired (Disposed) During Period
Goodwill, Acquired (Disposed) During Period
Liability Hedging
Defined Benefit Plan, Derivative [Member]
Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table
Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table [Member]
Foreign currency hedges
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Warrant issuance (in shares)
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights
4.0% Senior Notes due 2026
4.0% Senior Notes due 2026 [Member]
4.0% Senior Notes due 2026
Net prior service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Payments
Payments for Restructuring
4.50% Senior Debentures due 2042
4.50% Senior Debentures due 2042 [Member]
Senior debentures due Feb 2042 at discount rate 4.500%.
Actuarial (loss) gain
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current Assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
5.50% Senior Debentures due 2033
5.50% Senior Debentures due 2033 [Member]
5.50% Senior Debentures due 2033
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Treasury stock, at cost (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares
Forgone Recovery due to Disqualification of Tax Benefits, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Disqualification of Tax Benefits, Amount
2026
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, to be Paid, Year Two
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Short-term lease cost
Short-Term Lease, Cost
Allowance for doubtful accounts:
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Allowance, Credit Loss [Member]
Vested (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Goodwill
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Preferred stock outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)
Preferred stock outstanding, ending balance (in shares)
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Basis spread on variable rate (in percent)
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Shares
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
7.875% Senior Debentures due 2030
7.875% Senior Debentures due 2030 [Member]
7.875% Senior Debentures due 2030
State and local
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
In process and other, individual monetization
Film, Monetized on Its Own, Capitalized Cost, Production
Foreign currency hedges
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure
Forgone Recovery, Explanation of Impracticability
Forgone Recovery, Explanation of Impracticability [Text Block]
Long-term programming and talent commitments
Total
Other Commitment
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Accrued programming and production costs
Program Rights Obligations, Current
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Retirement Plan Name [Domain]
Retirement Plan Name [Domain]
Amortization of actuarial losses (gains)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, before Tax
Noncurrent receivables
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent
Increase in income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Maximum borrowing capacity under credit facility
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Limited partnerships
Limited Partnerships [Member]
Investments in limited partnerships.
Translation adjustment
Temporary Equity, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
4.60% Senior Notes due 2045
4.60% Senior Notes due 2045 [Member]
4.60% Senior Notes due 2045
Acquired libraries, individual monetization
Acquired Television Library, Monetized On Its Own
Acquired Television Library, Monetized on Its Own
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted [Flag]
Less: Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Impairment charges
Impairment charges
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment
Intangible assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill and Intangible Assets
US Treasury (UST) Interest Rate
US Treasury (UST) Interest Rate [Member]
2029
Other Commitment, to be Paid, Year Five
Summary of Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Net earnings
Temporary Equity, Net Income
Related Party
Related Party [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Amortization of actuarial losses (gains)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Lease renewal term (in years)
Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term
Statement of Financial Position Location, Balance [Axis]
Statement of Financial Position Location, Balance [Axis]
Interest expense
Interest expense
Interest Expense, Nonoperating
Deferred tax benefit
Total deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Number of television markets with FCC license book values
Number Of Markets With Book Value Of FCC Licenses
Number Of Markets With Book Value Of FCC Licenses
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Adjusted OIBDA
Adjusted Operating Income Before Depreciation And Amortization
Adjusted Operating Income Before Depreciation And Amortization
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Fair Value, Recurring
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
In process and other, film group monetization
Film, Monetized in Film Group, Capitalized Cost, Production
Receivables, net
Receivables, net
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
6.875% Senior Debentures due 2036
6.875% Senior Debentures due 2036 [Member]
Senior debentures due in 2036 with a discount rate of 6.875%.
Stock options grants (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
SkyShowtime
SkyShowtime [Member]
SkyShowtime
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Fair value of PSU awards granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Options, Granted In Period, Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Options, Granted In Period, Fair Value
Pension Adjustments Prior Service Cost
Pension Adjustments Prior Service Cost [Member]
Investments, at fair value
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year
Fair value of plan assets, end of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount
2030 and Thereafter
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, after Year Five
Feature Film
Feature Film [Member]
Feature Film [Member]
Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote
Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block]
Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group
Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group [Text Block]
Deferred income taxes
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, Tax
Document Annual Report
Document Annual Report
Viacom18
Viacom18 [Member]
Viacom18 [Member]
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
Vested (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
5.25% Senior Debentures due 2044
5.25% Senior Debentures due 2044 [Member]
5.25% Senior Debentures due 2044
Total Paramount Stockholders’ Equity
Parent [Member]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Equity, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Holders Of Paramount Class A Shares Other Than NAI Equity Investors
Holders Of Paramount Class A Shares Other Than NAI Equity Investors [Member]
Holders Of Paramount Class A Shares Other Than NAI Equity Investors
Amortization expense
Amortization of Intangible Assets
2028
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, to be Paid, Year Four
Contract liabilities
Contract with Customer, Liability
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
International
Non-US [Member]
Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock
Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Number of reporting units with fair values exceeding carrying values
Goodwill, Fair Value In Excess Of Carrying Value, Number Of Reporting Units
Goodwill, Fair Value In Excess Of Carrying Value, Number Of Reporting Units
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Balance at Beginning of Period
Balance at End of Period
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Amount
Less amounts representing interest
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
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]
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) 1 [Member]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) 1
PEO Name
PEO Name
Basis point increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Increase (Decrease) Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Increase (Decrease) Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Individual monetization
Film, Monetized on Its Own, Amortization Expense
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Holders Of Paramount Class B Shares Other Than NAI Equity Investors
Holders Of Paramount Class B Shares Other Than NAI Equity Investors [Member]
Holders Of Paramount Class B Shares Other Than NAI Equity Investors
Licenses
Licensing Agreements [Member]
Stock-based compensation activity (in shares)
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
3.375% Senior Notes due 2028
3.375% Senior Notes due 2028 [Member]
3.375% Senior Notes due 2028
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure [Text Block]
Pension and postretirement benefit obligations
Noncurrent liabilities
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Noncurrent
Deferred income tax assets, net
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Non-PEO NEO
Non-PEO NEO [Member]
Finite-lived intangible asset useful life (in years)
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Interest Spread Period [Domain]
Interest Spread Period [Domain]
Interest Spread Period [Domain]
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
OCI, before Reclassifications, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Carrying value of notes and debentures
Notes Payable
PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS
Retirement Benefits [Text Block]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
2029
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, to be Paid, Year Five
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements and Not Yet Adopted
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Reorganization of foreign operations
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Reorganization Of Foreign Operations
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Reorganization Of Foreign Operations
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Accumulated amortization
Total intangible assets, accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Summary of Reconciliation for Calculation of Basic and Diluted EPS
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]
Name
Measure Name
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
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
Assumption rates for goodwill impairment testing (in percent)
Goodwill, Measurement Input
Goodwill, Measurement Input
Operating Activities [Axis]
Operating Activities [Axis]
2030 and Thereafter
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, to be Paid, after Year Five
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Severance
Employee Severance [Member]
Stock-based compensation
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Summary of RSU and PSU Activity
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Activity [Table Text Block]
Net Asset Value
Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share [Member]
Deferred income tax assets, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Net Actuarial Loss and Prior Service Cost
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
3.70% Senior Notes due 2026
3.70% Senior Notes due 2026 [Member]
3.45% Senior Notes due 2026
Stated interest rate (in percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
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
Corporate
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Corporate Nonsegment [Member]
Net earnings (loss) for basic and diluted EPS calculation
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted
Cash settlements
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Summary of Gains (Losses) Recognized on Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Preferred stock, percentage (in percent)
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage
SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
PROGRAMMING AND OTHER INVENTORY
Entertainment [Text Block]
TV Media
TV Media
TV Media Segment [Member]
TV Media Segment
Auditor Firm ID
Auditor Firm ID
Effective income tax rate (in percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Operating income (loss)
Operating loss
Operating Income (Loss)
Restructuring, transaction-related items, and other corporate matters
Restructuring, Transaction-Related Items, and Other Corporate Matters, Cost (Benefit)
Restructuring, Transaction-Related Items, and Other Corporate Matters, Cost (Benefit)
2025
Entertainment, License Agreement for Program Material, Expected Amortization, Year One
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Total Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities and Equity
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated [Flag]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Ownership after transaction (in percent)
Sale of Stock, Percentage of Ownership after Transaction
Operating and SG&A Expense
Operating Expense And Selling General And Administrative Expenses [Member]
Operating Expense And Selling General And Administrative Expenses
From March 30, 2047
From March 30, 2047 [Member]
From March 30, 2047
Lease impairment charges
Lease asset impairments
Operating Lease, Impairment Loss
Noncash distribution received
Noncash or Part Noncash Divestiture, Amount of Consideration Received
Net earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Interest income
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Debt
Less current portion of long-term debt
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation, Current
Summary of Maturities of Long-term Debt at Face Value
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt [Table Text Block]
Noncash additions to operating lease assets
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Underlying Security Market Price Change
Underlying Security Market Price Change, Percent
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Individual:
Individual [Axis]
Buildings and building improvements
Buildings
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Retiree Medicare drug subsidy
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Prescription Drug Subsidy Receipt [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Customer agreements
Customer Agreements [Member]
Customer Agreements [Member]
Net cash flow used for investing activities from continuing operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
2027
Film, Monetized in Film Group, Released Film, Expected Amortization, Year Three
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Two Markets
Two Markets [Member]
Two Markets
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
I.A.T.S.E. Local No. 33 Pension Trust Fund
I.A.T.S.E. Local No. 33 Pension Trust Fund [Member]
I.A.T.S.E. Local No. 33 Pension Trust Fund [Member]
Summary of Related Party Transactions
Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block]
Summary of Adjusted OIBDA by Segment and Reconciliation to Net Earnings (Loss)
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Content impairment
Film, Monetized on Its Own, and Film Group, Impairment
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Benefits Paid
Summary of Useful Lives of Property and Equipment
Summary of Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return [Text Block]
Sublease income
Sublease Income
Termination fee
Termination Fee
Termination fee payable to company in certain circumstances
Foreign exchange forward contract term (up to)
Derivative, Term of Contract
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Junior Subordinated Debentures
Junior Subordinated Debt [Member]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, after Tax [Abstract]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Ownership interest after dilution (in percent)
Investment, Percentage Of Ownership After Dilution
Investment, Percentage Of Ownership After Dilution
Unamortized deferred financing costs
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
4.90% Senior Notes due 2044
4.90% Senior Notes due 2044 [Member]
4.90% Senior Notes due 2044
Adoption Date
Trading Arrangement Adoption Date
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Filmed Entertainment
Filmed Entertainment Segment [Member]
Filmed Entertainment Segment [Member]
Impairment Testing Assumptions [Table]
Impairment Testing Assumptions [Table]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Provision for doubtful accounts
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
Summary of Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year
Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year [Member]
Summary of Stock-Based Compensation Expense
Disclosure of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory [Line Items]
Summary of Operating Lease Assets and Liabilities
Assets And Liabilities, Lessee [Table Text Block]
Assets And Liabilities, Lessee
Nine Markets
Nine Markets [Member]
Nine Markets
Exercise Price
Award Exercise Price
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.
Selling, general and administrative
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, General and Administrative Expense
Summary Components of Other Items, Net
Supplemental Income Statement Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Supplemental Income Statement Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Summary of Components of Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table 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]
Projected health care cost trend rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed, Next Fiscal Year
Arrangement Duration
Trading Arrangement Duration
Transaction-related items
Transaction-Related Items, Cost (Benefit)
Transaction-Related Items, Cost (Benefit)
National Amusements, Inc. (“NAI”)
National Amusements, Inc. (“NAI”) [Member]
National Amusements, Inc. (“NAI”)
Net operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, Net of Tax
Recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), before tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, before Tax
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Variable Interest Entity [Table]
Variable Interest Entity [Table]
Paramount stockholders’ equity:
Equity, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Internally-Produced Television and Film Programming
Internally Produced Television and Film Programming [Member]
Internally Produced Television and Film Programming
Deferred tax asset realization period
Deferred Tax Asset, Realization Period
Deferred Tax Asset, Realization Period
Tax effect of gain on sale
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement [Text Block]
Obligations under finance leases
Finance Lease, Liability
2028
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Four
All Individuals
All Individuals [Member]
Concentration Risk, Number of Reporting Units [Axis]
Concentration Risk, Number of Reporting Units [Axis]
Concentration Risk, Number of Reporting Units
Reporting Unit [Axis]
Reporting Unit [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair value of debt
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Other items, net
Other items, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Goodwill, beginning balance
Goodwill, ending balance
Goodwill, Gross
Postretirement Benefits
Postretirement
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Intangible assets, net
Total intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Aggregate purchase price
Proceeds From Sale Of Equity Securities Without Readily Determinable Fair Value
Proceeds From Sale Of Equity Securities Without Readily Determinable Fair Value
Dividends declared per preferred share (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Dividends Per Share, Declared
Capitalized costs
Deferred Tax Asset, Capitalized Costs
Deferred Tax Asset, Capitalized Costs
One-time Severance Benefits
One-time Termination Benefits [Member]
Collection terms for agreements to license programming
Content Licensing And Distribution Collection Term
Content Licensing And Distribution Collection Term
Concentration Risk, Number of Reporting Units [Domain]
Concentration Risk, Number of Reporting Units [Domain]
Concentration Risk, Number of Reporting Units [Domain]
Nick UK
Nickelodeon UK Limited [Member]
Nickelodeon UK Limited
Summary of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested RSUs and PSUs
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Excluding Option, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Simon and Schuster
Simon And Schuster [Member]
Simon And Schuster
Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Change in plan assets:
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Other Commitments [Domain]
Other Commitments [Domain]
Current liabilities
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Current
Assets:
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Related Party [Domain]
Related and Nonrelated Parties [Domain]
Percentage of fair value in excess of carrying amount (less than) (in percent)
Reporting Unit, Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Amount
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Period revenue is earned (in years)
Ultimate Revenue, Period Revenue Is Earned
Ultimate Revenue, Period Revenue Is Earned
Gain (loss) on non-designated foreign exchange contracts
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Estimated guarantee liability
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value
Non-U.S. small capitalization
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities, Non-US, Small Cap [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities, Non-US, Small Cap
Deferred income tax liabilities, net
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
5.85% Senior Debentures due 2043
5.85% Senior Debentures due 2043 [Member]
Senior debentures due in 2043 with a discount rate of 5.850%.
Stock converted (in shares)
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted
Award vesting period
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period
Convertible rate
Preferred Stock, Convertible, Conversion Ratio
Decrease to net actuarial loss and prior service costs
Recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
2026
Film, Monetized on Its Own, Released Film, Expected Amortization, Year Two
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Producer - Writers Guild of America
Producer Writers Guild Of America [Member]
Multiemployer defined benefit plan to which the Company contributes.
Change in benefit obligation:
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Measure:
Measure [Axis]
Additions for current year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale by Asset Type [Axis]
Long-Lived Asset, Held-for-Sale, Type [Axis]
Closing stock price (in dollars per share)
Share Price
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Concentration Risk, Number of Markets [Axis]
Concentration Risk, Number of Markets [Axis]
Concentration Risk, Number of Markets
Stock issuances (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Increase for asbestos matters accrual
Liability for Asbestos and Environmental Claims, Net, Period Increase (Decrease)
2025
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year One
2025
Film, Monetized in Film Group, Released Film, Expected Amortization, Year One
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Total Liabilities
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Other
Other Investments [Member]
2029
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Five
Non-GAAP Measure Description
Non-GAAP Measure Description [Text Block]
Advertising
Advertising [Member]
Potential remaining to be contributed
Potential Remainder To Be Contributed
Potential Remainder To Be Contributed
Accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Net amounts recognized
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts for Asset (Liability) Recognized in Statement of Financial Position
Theatrical
Theatrical [Member]
Theatrical [Member]
Net cash flow provided by operating activities from discontinued operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations
Additional 402(v) Disclosure
Additional 402(v) Disclosure [Text Block]
Assumption rates for intangible asset impairment testing (in percent)
Intangible Asset, Measurement Input
Intangible Asset, Measurement Input
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
2027
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, to be Paid, Year Three
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
2028
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Four
Summary of Dividends Declared Per Share and Total Dividends
Dividends Declared [Table Text Block]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Standby Letters of Credit
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Abandonment Of Developed Technology No Longer Used
Abandonment Of Developed Technology No Longer Used [Member]
Abandonment Of Developed Technology No Longer Used
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Summary of Variable Interest Entities
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Cash paid for interest
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Cumulative translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Senior Notes
Senior Notes [Member]
Exercisable (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
2027
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Three
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table]
Employer contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer
Postretirement Benefits, Post-65
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan, Post-65 [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan, Post-65
Summary of Change in Benefit Obligations
Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]
Other Commitments [Axis]
Other Commitments [Axis]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Equity investments without readily determinable fair value
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Amount
Long-term committed purchase obligations
Total
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Plan modifications, number of grantees affected
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Plan Modification, Number of Grantees Affected
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Other intangible assets
Other intangible assets
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Concentration Risk, Number of Markets [Domain]
Concentration Risk, Number of Markets [Domain]
Concentration Risk, Number of Markets [Domain]
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
2028
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
Non-deductible expenses
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Amount
Amounts attributable to Paramount:
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Domestic Plan
Domestic Plan [Member]
Interest limitation carryforward valuation allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Interest Carryforward Valuation Allowance, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Interest Carryforward Valuation Allowance, Amount
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Weighted average discount rate
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Net cash flow used for financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Goodwill impairment
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Impairment Losses, Amount
Auditor Information [Abstract]
Auditor Information [Abstract]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Operating
Operating costs
Direct Operating Costs
Noncontrolling interests
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Noncontrolling Interest Income (Loss), Amount
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote [Text Block]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
State and local
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Fair Value as of Grant Date
Award Grant Date Fair Value
Effect of foreign operations
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Amount
Noncurrent assets
Assets for Plan Benefits, Defined Benefit Plan
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Summary of Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Investment by certain affiliates of existing investors
Investment By Certain Affiliates Of Existing Investors
Investment By Certain Affiliates Of Existing Investors
Collaborative Arrangements
Collaborative Arrangement, Accounting Policy [Policy Text Block]
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Restructuring Cost [Table]
Restructuring Cost [Table]
Restatement Determination Date:
Restatement Determination Date [Axis]
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Common stock
Common Stock, Value, Issued
6.75% Senior Debentures due 2037
6.75% Senior Debentures due 2037 [Member]
Senior debentures due in Oct 2037 with a discount rate of 6.750%.
Restructuring Charges, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Restructuring Charges, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Individual monetization
Film, Monetized on Its Own, Released Film, Expected Amortization [Abstract]
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag]
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag]
Tax deficiency from stock-based compensation
Tax Benefit (Expense) Realized From Employee Stock Option Exercises And Restricted Share Vests
Disclosure of the difference between the tax benefit from stock-based compensation expense and the deduction on the tax return associated with the exercise of stock options and vesting of RSUs.
Expected contribution in the next fiscal year
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Next Fiscal Year
Amounts recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts for Asset (Liability) Recognized in Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Employer Identification Number/Pension Plan Number
Multiemployer Plan, Pension, Significant, Employer Identification Number
From March 30, 2027
From March 30, 2027 [Member]
From March 30, 2027
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Multiemployer Plan [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Home entertainment
Home Entertainment Inventory, Monetized On Its Own, Net Of Allowances
Home Entertainment Inventory, Monetized On Its Own, Net Of Allowances
Financing Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Number of asbestos claims closed or moved to inactive docket
Loss Contingency, Claims Settled and Dismissed, Number
2029
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Five
5.75% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $.001 per share; 25 shares authorized; 0 (2024) and 10 (2023) shares issued
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
State and local taxes, net of federal tax benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount
Operating lease, liability, current, statement of financial position [extensible enumeration]
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
2030 and Thereafter
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, to be Paid, after Year Five
Reporting Unit [Domain]
Reporting Unit [Domain]
Total deferred income tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Deferred income tax liabilities associated with future repatriations
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Foreign Earnings Repatriations
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Foreign Earnings Repatriations
Investment by certain affiliates of existing investors, cash
Investment By Certain Affiliates Of Existing Investors, Cash
Investment By Certain Affiliates Of Existing Investors, Cash
Net earnings (loss) (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Payments for amounts included in operating lease liabilities (operating cash flows)
Operating Lease, Payments
Award Timing MNPI Disclosure
Award Timing MNPI Disclosure [Text Block]
Award expiration period
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Expiration Period
Nature of Operation, Product Information, Concentration of Risk [Table]
Nature of Operation, Product Information, Concentration of Risk [Table]
Investments
Deferred Tax Assets, Investments
Nonqualified Plan
Nonqualified Plan [Member]
Aggregate Pension Adjustments Service Cost
Aggregate Pension Adjustments Service Cost [Member]
Defined benefit plan, actual plan asset allocation percentage
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Actual Allocation, Percentage
Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Table]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stock conversion ratio (in shares)
Conversion Of Stock, Shares Issued Upon Conversion
Conversion Of Stock, Shares Issued Upon Conversion
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Remaining unrecognized stock option compensation cost
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Option, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
2025
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year One
Borrowings outstanding
Long-Term Line of Credit
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale, Name [Domain]
Long-Lived Assets Held-for-Sale, Name [Domain]
Granted (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Operating
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Expense
Business Combinations
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Warrants price (in dollars per share)
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights
Operating Activities [Domain]
Operating Activities [Domain]
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
Dividends paid on preferred stock
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Preferred Stock and Preference Stock
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Leases
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Summary of Stock Option Activity
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]
Reserves for inventory obsolescence:
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Reserve, Inventory [Member]
Stock-based compensation expense
Stock-based compensation expense, before income taxes
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense
DISPOSITIONS
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Programming and other inventory
Less current portion
Film, Capitalized Cost, Current
Film, Capitalized Cost, Current
2027
Film, Monetized on Its Own, Released Film, Expected Amortization, Year Three
Interest and penalties recognized for uncertain tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense
Other Commitments [Table]
Other Commitments [Table]
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
U.S. small capitalization
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities, US, Small Cap [Member]
Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at December 31:
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Company contributions to multiemployer plans
Company Contributions
Multiemployer Plan, Pension, Significant, Employer Contribution, Cost
Summary of Finite-lived Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Equity Awards not Otherwise Reflected in Total Compensation for Covered Year
Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Equity Awards not Otherwise Reflected in Total Compensation for Covered Year [Member]
NAI ownership of common stock, Class A common stock (in percent)
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
Lease asset
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Leasing Arrangements
Liabilities:
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
REVENUES
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Number of beneficiary trustees
Number Of Beneficiary Trustees
Number Of Beneficiary Trustees
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Total Assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Net unamortized discount on senior and junior subordinated debt
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net
2029
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Five
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Number of markets where carrying value of intangible asset exceeds fair value
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets, Carrying Amount In Excess Of Fair Value, Number of Markets
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets, Carrying Amount In Excess Of Fair Value, Number of Markets
International broadcast licenses
Operating and Broadcast Rights, International [Member]
Operating and Broadcast Rights International [Member]
Total minimum payments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid
Non-vested, beginning balance (in shares)
Non-vested, ending balance (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Equity in loss of investee companies, net of tax and distributions
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Net of Dividends or Distributions
Expired (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period
Insider Trading Arrangements [Line Items]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Excluding Corporate Nonsegment
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Excluding Corporate Nonsegment [Member]
2027
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
Accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit pension plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Revenue recognized
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Foreign exchange contract
Non-designated foreign exchange contracts
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Reclassifications
Reclassification, Comparability Adjustment [Policy Text Block]
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Summary of Change in Reserve for Uncertain Tax Positions
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Summary of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
2026
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Prescription Drug Subsidy Receipt, Year Two
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
2030 and Thereafter
Other Commitment, to be Paid, after Year Five
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Executive Category:
Executive Category [Axis]
Earnings from discontinued operations
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, before Income Tax
Other current assets
Prepaid Expense And Other Assets, Current [Member]
Prepaid Expense And Other Assets, Current
Summary of Components of Income Tax Provision (Benefit)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Reclassification to net earnings (loss)
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance
Restructuring reserve, ending balance
Restructuring Reserve
Statement of Income Location, Balance [Domain]
Statement of Income Location, Balance [Domain]
Television and Film Libraries, Acquired
Television and Film Libraries, Acquired [Member]
Television and Film Libraries, Acquired
Company Selected Measure Name
Company Selected Measure Name