CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (UNAUDITED) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY	$ (366)	$ (246)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Realized and unrealized gains from hedging activity, net of tax of $1 and $5 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively	2	9
Unrealized gain from investment, net of tax of $0 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011	1	0
Currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $0 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011	(15)	(2)
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan obligation activity, net of tax of $3 and $4 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively	28	36
Total comprehensive loss, net of tax	$ (350)	$ (203)