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Investments and Variable Interest Entities - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Mar. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2025
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]      
Unrealized gains (losses) recognized $ (11) $ (30)  
Cash distribution received from equity method investments 35 27  
Total carrying value of debt 94,600   $ 98,900
Consolidated variable interest entity's assets included in condensed consolidated balance sheet $ 260,002   272,631
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary | Universal Beijing Resort      
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]      
Ownership percentage in variable interest entity 30.00%    
Total carrying value of debt $ 3,600   3,600
Consolidated variable interest entity's assets included in condensed consolidated balance sheet 7,600   7,400
Consolidated variable interest entity's liabilities included in condensed consolidated balance sheet 7,600   7,300
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary | Universal Beijing Resort | Universal Beijing Resort Term Loans      
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]      
Total carrying value of debt 3,200    
Atairos      
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]      
Cash capital contributions for equity method investments 116 $ 13  
Equity method investments and certain retained distributions 4,500   $ 4,700
Atairos | Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary      
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]      
Remaining unfunded capital commitment $ 1,200