Public Domain Day 2026 list: Betty Boop, Disney cartoons, classic books, and more

Fans of the 1930s character Betty Boop can rejoice as a precursor of the iconic cartoon is now in the public domain, as of ...
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

Betty Boop, Blondie and Nancy Drew enter the public domain in 2026

Betty Boop and “Blondie” are among the highlights of titles entering the public domain with the arrival of 2026.

Betty Boop Enters the Public Domain, but Only as a Dog

Today, the character enters the public domain—but perhaps only as a dog. The bizarre saga illustrates what's wrong with ...

‘Zootopia 2’ Bests ‘Frozen 2’ To Become Highest-Grossing Walt Disney Animation Title Of All Time

Note, Pixar’s Inside Out 2 remains the top-grossing overall animated title for Disney at $1.698 billion, and the top all-time ...

‘Zootopia 2’ Becomes Disney’s Highest-Grossing Animated Film Ever With $1.46 Billion, Beating ‘Frozen 2’

The animated sequel is now Walt Disney Animation’s highest-grossing movie in history with $1.46 billion at the global box ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Happy Public Domain Day to All Who Celebrate! You Can Now Use Betty Boop, Nancy Drew and ‘The Maltese Falcon’ for Free

On January 1, 2026, copyrights will expire for comics, books, movies, musical compositions and other creative works from 1930 ...

Alan Menken Breaks Down His Most Iconic Disney Animated Songs, from 'A Whole New World' to 'Colors of the Wind' (Exclusive)

In a new PEOPLE video, legendary composer Alan Menken breaks down the stories behind his most beloved Disney animated songs, ...
Cartoon Brew

Public Domain Day 2026: Betty Boop, Pluto (As Rover), And Flip The Frog Hit The Commons On January 1

Works released in 1930 hit the U.S. public domain on January 1, including early animation icons, forgotten favorites, and the ...