Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings (Losses) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (losses)	$ 2,475	$ 4,454	$ (1,298)
Other comprehensive earnings (losses), net of deferred income taxes:
Benefit plans	808	(228)	(24)
ABI	426	(1,245)	(319)
Currency translation adjustments and other	51	(4)	26
Other comprehensive earnings (losses), net of deferred income taxes	1,285	(1,477)	(317)
Comprehensive earnings (losses)	3,760	2,977	(1,615)
Comprehensive losses attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	13	5
Comprehensive earnings (losses) attributable to Altria	$ 3,760	$ 2,990	$ (1,610)