Annual report [Section 13 and 15(d), not S-K Item 405]

Basis of Presentation (Details)

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Basis of Presentation (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
General business information      
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest $ 44 $ 51 $ 53
Net leverage ratio 4.5    
Long-term debt, current maturities $ 5,046    
4.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2027      
General business information      
Debt, stated interest rate 4.75%    
4.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2028      
General business information      
Debt, stated interest rate 4.375%    
6.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2029      
General business information      
Debt, stated interest rate 6.875%    
5.45% Senior Secured Notes due 2034      
General business information      
Debt, stated interest rate 5.45% 5.45%  
5.95% Senior Secured Notes due 2043      
General business information      
Debt, stated interest rate 5.95% 5.95%  
6.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2067      
General business information      
Debt, stated interest rate 6.375%    
6.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2068      
General business information      
Debt, stated interest rate 6.25%    
3.75% Exchangeable Senior Debentures Due 2030      
General business information      
Debt, stated interest rate 3.75%    
4% Exchangeable Senior Debentures Due 2029      
General business information      
Debt, stated interest rate 4.00%    
8.25% Senior Debentures Due 2030      
General business information      
Debt, stated interest rate 8.25%    
8.5% Senior Debentures Due 2029      
General business information      
Debt, stated interest rate 8.50%    
QVC-Japan      
General business information      
Investment owned, percent of net assets 60.00%    
QVC-Japan | Mitsui      
General business information      
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners 40.00%