Equity in the Income of Investees included in Segment Operating Results (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2016	Mar. 28, 2015	Apr. 02, 2016	Mar. 28, 2015
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity in the income of investees	$ 150	$ 206	$ 624	$ 418
Media Networks
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity in the income of investees	151	205	293	418
Media Networks | Cable
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity in the income of investees	175	223	389	465
Media Networks | Broadcasting
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity in the income of investees	(24)	(18)	(96)	(47)
Corporate and Other
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity in the income of investees	(1)	1	(1)	0
Vice Media
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity in the income of investees	$ 0	$ 0	$ 332	$ 0