US EditionBetty Boop and Blondie Join Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh in the Public Domain
Early versions of iconic characters and works, including Betty Boop and nine Mickey Mouse cartoons, entered the public domain at the start of 2026, allowing free use under copyright law.
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Betty Boop and Blondie join Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh in the public domain
Betty Boop and “Blondie” are joining Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh in the public domain. The first appearances of the classic cartoon and comic characters are among the pieces of intellectual property whose 95-year U.S. copyright maximum has been reached, putting them in the public domain on Jan. 1. That means creators can use and repurpose them without permission or payment. The 2026 batch of newly public artistic creations doesn’t quite hav…
As of January 1, 2026, another Disney character will become part of the public domain, we refer to Pluto, Mickey Mouse's dog.Although as in previous cases of Disney characters passing into the public domain, there are certain details about the Pluto version that can now be used by any brand, company or person.The 1930 Pluto will be the one that will become the public domainAccording to the details of the copyright, the Pluto version that passes …
Disney Lets Go of Pluto, Mickey Mouse Says Goodbye to His Best Friend
The Walt Disney Company no longer holds exclusive copyright over the earliest depictions of Mickey Mouse’s loyal canine companion. Effective January 1, 2026, two animated shorts featuring Pluto’s initial film appearances have entered the public domain. Disney Loses Early Versions of Pluto Credit: Disney Most Walt Disney Animation Studios’ properties from 1930 officially became public domain on January 1, 2026, including two shorts that featured …
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