| Cover | Feb. 13, 2023 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 13, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | BLUE OWL CAPITAL INC. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-39653 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 86-3906032 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 399 Park Avenue, |
| Entity Address, City or Town | New York, |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10022 |
| City Area Code | 212 |
| Local Phone Number | 419-3000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A Shares |
| Trading Symbol | OWL |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001823945 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
