Will Betty Boop become a horror movie slasher? Iconic characters head to public domain

A host of characters, movies, and songs created in the early 1930s will enter the public domain at midnight on Jan. 1, 2026.
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The cultural works becoming public domain in 2026, from Betty Boop to Nancy Drew

The original Betty Boop, the first four Nancy Drew books and Greta Garbo's first talkie are among the many works from 1930 ...
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Betty Boop, Mickey Mouse works enter the public domain in 2026

The public will be able to copy and reproduce thousands of copyrighted works from 1930 in the new year, including flirtatious ...
LAist

The cultural works becoming public domain in 2026, including Betty Boop

The original Betty Boop, the first four Nancy Drew books and Greta Garbo's first talkie are among the many works from 1930 that will be free to use.
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Betty Yu

Betty Yu is an Emmy Award winning reporter, who joined KTVU in April 2024. She is a dynamic force in journalism, reporting on critical issues from public safety and community engagement to pop culture ...