These Disney cartoons just entered the public domain. What that means

The beginning of 2026 brought new copyrighted items entering the public domain, including multiple iconic Disney cartoons and ...
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Betty Boop & Pluto enter public domain and can now be used in video games, movies, more

Betty Boop & Pluto have officially entered the public domain, opening the door for developers to use them freely in video ...

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 ...
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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 art form's formative experiments.
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1 of Disney’s oldest characters enters a new era in 2026

The new year means that a 95-year-old Disney character is now part of the public domain alongside Mickey Mouse and Winnie-the-Pooh.
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RSVLTS Plays Fetch with New Disney Collection as Pluto Has Arrived

Get ready, Disney fans; RSVLTS is bringing the ultimate tribute to Mickey's most loyal companion with a brand-new apparel drop celebrating the one and only Pluto! This new collection is packed with ...