Equity in the Income of Investees included in Segment Operating Results (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 02, 2016	Jun. 27, 2015	Jul. 02, 2016	Jun. 27, 2015
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity in the income of investees	$ 152	$ 212	$ 776	$ 630
Media Networks
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity in the income of investees	154	212	447	630
Media Networks | Cable
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity in the income of investees	197	220	586	685
Media Networks | Broadcasting
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity in the income of investees	(43)	(8)	(139)	(55)
Corporate and Other
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity in the income of investees	(2)	0	(3)	0
Vice Media
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity in the income of investees	$ 0	$ 0	$ 332	$ 0