Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings (Losses) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (losses)	$ (2,720)	$ (956)	$ 851	$ 2,532
Other comprehensive earnings (losses), net of deferred income taxes:
Benefit plans	6	(15)	383	27
ABI	161	(15)	495	(928)
Currency translation adjustments and other	5	23	33	(16)
Other comprehensive earnings (losses), net of deferred income taxes	172	(7)	911	(917)
Comprehensive earnings (losses)	(2,548)	(963)	1,762	1,615
Comprehensive (earnings) losses attributable to noncontrolling interests	(2)	4	0	11
Comprehensive earnings (losses) attributable to Altria	$ (2,550)	$ (959)	$ 1,762	$ 1,626