| Document and Entity Information | Aug. 05, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
| Security 12b Title | Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001319161 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 5, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Warner Music Group Corp. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-32502 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 13-4271875 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1633 Broadway |
| Entity Address, City or Town | New York |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10019 |
| City Area Code | (212) |
| Local Phone Number | 275-2000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Trading Symbol | WMG |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
