| Cover | Jan. 18, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 18, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 001-15839 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000718877 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 95-4803544 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| City Area Code | 310 |
| Local Phone Number | 255-2000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | true |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.000001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | ATVI |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
