Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of computation of earnings per share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories, Net
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Disclosure of the details of intangible assets subject to amortization and not subject to amortization, excluding goodwill, in total and by major class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of the company.
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Internally-developed franchises
Internally Developed Franchises [Member]
The cost of development of franchises by the entity.
Developed software
DevelopedSoftware [Member]
Developed Software acquired.
Customer base
Customer-Related Intangible Assets [Member]
Trade names
Trade Names [Member]
Other
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Activision trademark
Trademarks [Member]
Acquired trade names
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Definite-lived And Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Definite-lived And Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Line items related to definite-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets.
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Estimated useful life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Gross carrying amount, definite-lived intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated amortization, definite-lived intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net carrying amount, definite-lived intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Net carrying amount, indefinite-lived intangible assets
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Total intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Amortization Expense Disclosure
Amortization of Deferred Charges [Abstract]
Amortization expense
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets, Net
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of operating segments and reconciliations of total net revenues and total segment operating income to consolidated net revenues from external customers and consolidated income before income tax expense
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of net revenues by distribution channels
Schedule of Net Revenues by Distribution Channels [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Revenues by Distribution Channels [Table Text Block]
Schedule of net revenues by geographic region
Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]
Schedule of net revenues by platform
Schedule of Net Revenues from External Customers by Platform [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of net revenues from external customers by platform.
Long-lived assets by geographic region
Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country [Table Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Non-cash operating lease cost
Non-cash operating lease cost
Non-cash operating lease costs
Amortization of capitalized software development costs and intellectual property licenses
Amortization of capitalized software development costs and intellectual property licenses
Amortization of capitalized software development costs and intellectual property licenses. This excludes deferral and amortization of share-based compensation expense.
Share-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Unrealized gain on equity investment (Note 8)
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Other
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Assets [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, net
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Software development and intellectual property licenses
Increase (Decrease) in Software Development and Intellectual Property Licenses
The increase (decrease) in software development and intellectual property licenses.
Other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Deferred revenues
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Liability
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale investments
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Purchases of available-for-sale investments
Payments to Acquire Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Other investing activities
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Proceeds from issuance of common stock to employees
Proceeds from Stock Plans
Tax payment related to net share settlements on restricted stock units
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Dividends paid
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Interest income
Interest Income, Other
Interest expense from debt and amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs
Interest Expense, Debt
Unrealized gain on equity investment
Other expense (income), net
Nonoperating Gains (Losses)
Interest and other expense (income), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Balance (in shares)
Shares, Issued
Components of comprehensive income:
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Cumulative impact from adoption of new revenue accounting standard (Note 3)
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Other comprehensive loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Issuance of common stock pursuant to employee stock options
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Gross
Issuance of common stock pursuant to employee stock options (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross
Issuance of common stock pursuant to restricted stock units
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Issuance of common stock pursuant to restricted stock units (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Restricted stock surrendered for employees’ tax liability
Adjustments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Restricted stock surrendered for employees' tax liability (in shares)
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation
Share-based compensation expense related to employee stock options and restricted stock units
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Dividends ($0.37 and $0.34 per common share)
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Ending balance
Balance (in shares)
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Severance and employee related costs
Employee Severance [Member]
Facilities and related costs
Facility Closing [Member]
Asset Write-Downs and Other Costs
Asset Write-Downs and Other Costs [Member]
Asset Write-Downs and Other Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total expected pre-tax restructuring charges
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Percentage of aggregate charge
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost, Percentage
Estimated percentage of expected total restructuring and related cost
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Unsecured Debt
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
2021 Notes
Unsecured 2021 Notes [Member]
2.3% Unsecured Notes.
2022 Notes
Unsecured 2022 Notes [Member]
2.6% Unsecured Notes.
2026 Notes
Unsecured 2026 Notes [Member]
3.4% Unsecured Notes.
2027 Notes
Unsecured 2027 Notes [Member]
3.4% Unsecured Notes.
2047 Notes
Unsecured 2047 Notes [Member]
4.5% Unsecured Notes.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount
Long-term Debt, Gross
Unamortized Discount and Deferred Financing Costs
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Net Carrying Amount
Long-term Debt
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Consolidation and Presentation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Leases
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair value, assets measured on a recurring and/or non-recurring basis
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Foreign currency forward contracts
Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
Net realized gains (losses) reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $108 and $190, at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories, net
Inventory, Net
Software development
Software Development, Current
The current portion of unamortized costs incurred for development of computer software, which is to be sold, leased or otherwise marketed, after establishing technological feasibility, through to the general release of the software products.
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Software development
Software Development, Noncurrent
The noncurrent portion of unamortized costs incurred for development of computer software, which is to be sold, leased or otherwise marketed, after establishing technological feasibility, through to the general release of the software products.
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Deferred income taxes, net
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Intangible assets, net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Deferred revenues
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt, net
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Deferred income taxes, net
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 19)
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common stock, $0.000001 par value, 2,400,000,000 shares authorized, 1,195,517,884 and 1,192,093,991 shares issued at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Less: Treasury stock, at cost, 428,676,471 shares at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018
Treasury Stock, Value
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total shareholders’ equity
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Recurring
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Other current assets
Other Current Assets [Member]
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investments [Domain]
Investments [Domain]
Money market funds
Money Market Funds [Member]
Foreign government treasury bills
Foreign Government Treasury Bills [Member]
This element represents foreign government treasury bills measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
U.S. treasuries and government agency securities
US Government Corporations and Agencies Securities [Member]
Foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets at fair value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Total liabilities at fair value
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Numerator:
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic [Abstract]
Consolidated net income
Denominator:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Denominator for basic earnings per common share - weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Employee stock options and awards (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Denominator for diluted earnings per common share - weighted-average common shares outstanding plus dilutive common shares under treasury stock method (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Activision
Activision [Member]
The Activision reportable segment of the entity.
Blizzard
Blizzard [Member]
The Blizzard reportable segment of the entity.
King
King Digital Entertainment [Member]
King Digital Entertainment [Member]
Other segments
Corporate and Other [Member]
Restructuring and related costs
Restructuring Charges
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
December 31, 2018
Other
Goodwill, Other Increase (Decrease)
June 30, 2019
Schedule of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of Lease Expense and Other Details Related to Operating Leases
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Undiscounted Lease Payments For Operating Lease Liabilities And Reconciliation to Operating Lease Liabilities
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of ROU Assets and Lease Liabilities
Assets and Liabilities, Lessee [Table Text Block]
Assets and Liabilities, Lessee [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments Prior to Adoption of Lease Standard
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Operating Segments and Geographic Region
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Accrued Restructuring Included in Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities and Charges by Reportable Segment
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs by Segment and Expected Pre-tax Restructuring Charges
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Interest and Other Expense (Income), Net
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Buy USD, Sell SEK
Buy USD, Sell SEK [Member]
Buy USD, Sell SEK [Member]
Buy USD, Sell EUR
Buy USD, Sell EUR [Member]
Buy USD, Sell EUR [Member]
Buy EUR, Sell USD
Buy EUR, Sell USD [Member]
Buy EUR, Sell USD [Member]
Buy USD, Sell GBP
Buy USD, Sell GBP [Member]
Buy USD, Sell GBP [Member]
Buy GBP, Sell USD
Buy GBP, Sell USD [Member]
Buy GBP, Sell USD [Member]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Cash Flow Hedging
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Fair value gain (loss)
Derivative, Fair Value, Net
Contract maturity (or less)
Derivative, Remaining Maturity
Net realized gains
Deferred Cash Flow Hedge Gain Loss to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
The estimated net amount of existing gains or losses on cash flow hedges that settled and were deferred at the reporting date that are expected to be reclassified to earnings, along with the associated hedged revenues, within the next Twelve months.
Deferred cash flow hedge gain (loss) in AOCI
Deferred Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) in AOCI
The net amount of existing gains or losses on cash flow hedges that settled and were deferred at the reporting date into accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI).
Net revenues
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Remaining lease term
Lessee, Operating Lease, Remaining Lease Term
Remaining lease term for operating leases
Renewal term
Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Contracted not recognized revenue
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Contracted not recognized revenue, period
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Description of Business and Basis of Consolidation and Presentation
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Swedish Tax Agency
Swedish Tax Agency [Member]
Swedish Tax Agency
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Total assessment, including penalties and interest, not recorded
Income Tax Examination, Total Assessment, Penalties And Interest
Amount of tax assessment, including interest and penalties, from tax authority.
Cover page.
Document Type
Document Type
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
City Area Code
City Area Code
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Equity [Abstract]
Dividends
Dividends [Abstract]
Dividends per common share (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Cash dividend payment
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Leases
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Schedule of Impact of Adoption
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]
Definite-lived intangible assets, future amortization expense disclosure
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2019 (remaining six months)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Share Repurchase Program [Table]
Share Repurchase Program [Table]
Summarization of share repurchase programs.
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program 2019
Share Repurchase Program 2019 [Member]
Share Repurchase Program 2019 [Member]
Share Repurchase Program [Line Items]
Share Repurchase Program [Line Items]
Line items related to the share repurchase program authorized by the Board of Directors.
Share repurchase program, dollar amount authorized
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Shares of common stock repurchased
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Cost of common stock repurchased under the stock repurchase program
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Operating leases
Income and Expenses, Lessee [Abstract]
Operating lease costs
Operating Lease, Expense
Variable lease costs
Variable Lease, Cost
Supplemental Operating Cash Flows Information
Cash Flow, Operating Activities, Lessee [Abstract]
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Payments
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Weighted Average Lease terms and discount rates
Operating Leases, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term and Discount Rate [Abstract]
Operating Leases, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term and Discount Rate [Abstract]
Remaining lease term
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Discount rate
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Summary of debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of maturities of debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Taxes [Table]
Summarization of various income tax disclosures.
French Tax Authority
Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industry, France [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Line items for various income tax disclosures.
Income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Effective tax rate (in percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Statutory income tax rate (in percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
2019 (remaining six months)
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2020
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2021
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2022
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2023
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Gross Carrying Amount
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Unrealized gains (losses) on forward contracts designated as hedges, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax, Parent
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, after Tax
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Restricted stock units and options with underlying performance measures that had not yet been met (in shares)
Contingently Issuable Shares Performance Criteria
Contingently issuable shares that were not included in diluted earnings per share (EPS) as the contingencies were not resolved. These shares may be issued in the future upon the satisfaction of specified performance measures.
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Options
Equity Option [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive options to purchase shares of common stock (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Other costs
Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning
Restructuring Reserve
Costs charged to expense
Cash payments
Payments for Restructuring
Non-cash charge adjustment
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash
Balance, ending
Software Development Costs and Intellectual Property Licenses
Summary of the components of capitalized software development
Schedule of Software Development Costs and Intellectual Property Licenses [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of software development costs and intellectual property licenses as of the balance sheet date.
Amortization of capitalized software development costs and intellectual property licenses
Amortization of Software Development Costs and Intellectual Property Licenses [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of amortization of software development costs and intellectual property licenses.
Deferred revenues
Contract with Customer, Liability
Revenue recognized included in beginning deferred revenue
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2022
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2023
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Computation of Basic/Diluted Earnings Per Common Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Schedule of finite-lived intangible assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of indefinite-lived intangible assets
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of finite lived intangible assets, future amortization expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Restructuring
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounts receivable allowances
Accounts Receivable Allowance
A provision for trade and other receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible, an estimate for product returns, and an estimate for price protection.
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Capital Transactions
Treasury Stock [Text Block]
Schedule of inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Software development and intellectual property licenses:
Software Development and Intellectual Property Licenses [Abstract]
Internally-developed software costs
Internally Developed Software Costs
Capitalization of certain internally developed software costs incurred after technological feasibility of the software is established.
Payments made to third-party software developers
Software Costs Payments, Made to Third Party Developers
Capitalized software costs resulting from payments made to third-party software developers.
Total software development costs
Software Development Costs
Unamortized costs incurred for development of computer software, which is to be sold, leased or otherwise marketed, after establishing technological feasibility through to the general release of the software products.
Amortization:
Amortization [Abstract]
Amortization of capitalized software development costs and intellectual property licenses
Capitalized Software Development Costs and Intellectual Property Licenses Amortization
The amortization of capitalized software development costs and intellectual property licenses.
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash
Schedule of Beginning and Ending Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustment Restatement [Table]
Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustment Restatement [Table]
Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis]
Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis]
Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain]
Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain]
Initial Recognition of Global Intangible Low-taxed Income of Foreign Subsidiaries
Initial Recognition of Global Intangible Low-taxed Income of Foreign Subsidiaries [Member]
Initial Recognition of Global Intangible Low-taxed Income of Foreign Subsidiaries [Member]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Income tax expense reduction
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolver
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Long-term line of credit
Long-term Line of Credit
2019 (remaining six months)
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2020
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two
2021
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three
2022
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four
2023
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five
Thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five
Total future lease payments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due
Less imputed interest
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Total lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Adjustments due to adoption of new lease accounting standard
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet:
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Liabilities
Liabilities [Abstract]
Nonrecurring
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value Measurements on a Non-Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Upward adjustment to equity investment
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Upward Price Adjustment, Annual Amount
Carrying value of the investment
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Amount
Asset impairment charges
Asset Impairment Charges
Income Statement [Abstract]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product sales
Product [Member]
Product costs
Product Sales - Product Costs [Member]
Product costs which includes the manufacturing cost of goods produced and sold during the reporting period. This generally includes product costs, manufacturing royalties, net of volume discounts, personnel-related costs, warehousing and distribution costs. We generally recognize volume discounts when they are earned (typically in connection with the achievement of unit-based milestones).
Software royalties, amortization, and intellectual property licenses
Product Sales - Software Royalties, Amortization and Intellectual Property Licenses [Member]
Software royalties, amortization, and intellectual property licenses which includes the amortization of capitalized software costs and royalties attributable to product sales revenues. These are costs capitalized on the balance sheet until the respective games are released, at which time the capitalized costs are amortized. Also included is amortization of intangible assets recognized in purchase accounting attributable to product sales revenues.
Subscription, licensing, and other revenues
Subscription, Licensing and Other [Member]
Sale of subscriptions via packaged software and prepaid subscription cards, royalties from third-party licensee sales of our products, sales of add-on content, micro-transactions, and other ancillary revenues.
Game operations and distribution costs
Subscription, Licensing and Other - Game Operations and Distribution [Member]
Game operations and distribution costs which includes costs to operate our games, such as customer service, internet bandwidth and server costs, platform provider fee, and payment provider fees.
Software royalties, amortization, and intellectual property licenses
Subscription, Licensing and Other - Software Royalties, Amortization, and Intellectual Property Licenses [Member]
Software royalties, amortization, and intellectual property licenses costs which includes the amortization of capitalized software costs and royalties attributable to subscription, licensing and other revenues. These are costs capitalized on the balance sheet until the respective games are released, at which time the capitalized costs are amortized. Also included is amortization of intangible assets recognized in purchase accounting attributable to subscription, licensing and other revenues.
Net revenues
Revenues [Abstract]
Costs and expenses
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Cost of revenues—product sales and subscription, licensing, and other revenues:
Cost of Revenue [Abstract]
Cost of revenues
Cost of Revenue
Product development
Research and Development Expense
Sales and marketing
Selling and Marketing Expense
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Total costs and expenses
Costs and Expenses
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest and other expense (income), net (Note 15)
Income before income tax expense
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Net income
Earnings per common share
Basic (in dollars per share)
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in shares)
Diluted (in shares)
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Reportable segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Non-reportable segments
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Elimination of intersegment revenues
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Reconciling items
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Americas
Americas [Member]
US
UNITED STATES
EMEA
EMEA [Member]
UK
UNITED KINGDOM
Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific [Member]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Revenues
Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Geographic Concentration Risk
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member]
Net revenues from external customers
Revenue, External Customers [Member]
Revenue, External Customers [Member]
Intersegment net revenues
Revenue, Intersegment [Member]
Revenue, Intersegment [Member]
Digital online channels
Digital Online Channels [Member]
Digital Online Channels [Member]
Retail channels
Retail Channels [Member]
Retail Channels [Member]
Other
Other Distribution Channels [Member]
Other Distribution Channels [Member]
Console
Console [Member]
Represents the total of consoles which includes the Sony PS4 and PS3, the Microsoft Xbox One and Xbox 360, and the Nintendo Wii U and Wii.
PC
PC [Member]
The personal computer platform.
Mobile and ancillary
Mobile And Ancillary Platforms [Member]
Mobile And Ancillary Platforms [Member]
Other
Other [Member]
Revenues from handheld and mobile devices, as well as non-platform specific game related revenues such as standalone sales of toys and accessories products from the Skylanders franchise and other physical merchandise and accessories.
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net effect from recognition (deferral) of deferred net revenues
Deferral of Net Revenues and Related Cost of Sales Revenue Impact
Impact of the net effect from the deferral of net revenues in reconciling total segment net revenues to consolidated net revenues.
Net effect from recognition (deferral) of deferred net revenues and related cost of revenues
Deferral of Net Revenues and Related Cost of Sales Operating Income Impact
Impact of the net effect from the deferral of net revenues and related cost of revenues in reconciling total segment operating income (loss) to consolidated operating income (loss).
Segment revenues
Segment Revenues
Segment revenues represent revenues presented consistent with how our CODM reviews segment performance, which are exclusive of the impact of the change in deferred revenues and related cost of revenues with respect to certain of our online-enabled games.
Operating income
Share-based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Amortization of intangible assets
Restructuring costs
Revenues as a percentage of consolidated net revenues
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Long-lived assets
Interest and other investment income (expense)
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Unrealized gain (loss) on forward contracts
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent [Member]
Unrealized gain (loss) on forward contracts
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Cumulative impact from adoption of new revenue accounting standard
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
OCI, before Reclassifications, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Deferred revenues
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Total Unsecured Senior Notes
Notes [Member]
Total Outstanding Unsecured Senior Notes.
Amount outstanding
Interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Interest payable
Interest Payable
Interest expense
Interest Expense, Debt, Excluding Amortization
Amortization of financing costs and discounts
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs and Discounts
Fair value of notes
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Software Development and Intellectual Property Licenses
Software Development Costs and Intellectual Property Licenses [Text block]
Includes disclosure of software development costs and intellectual property license costs. This element may be used as a single block of text to encapsulate the entire disclosure including data and tables.
Other assets
Other Assets [Member]
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities [Member]
ROU assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Current lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Non-current lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Total lease liabilities
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Purchased parts and components
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
Inventories, net
Inventory reserves
Inventory Valuation Reserves