Here’s What’s Entering the Public Domain in 2026
1000’s of works are entering the public domain New Year’s Day 2026. They include Betty Boop, and the first stories for three detectives: Nancy Drew, Miss Marple, and Sam Spade.
1 Jan 22:31 · VULTURE
Works entering the U.S. public domain in 2026
Works of art created in 1930 such as early Betty Boop cartoons depicting her as a dog, Disney's "Rover" prototype for Pluto, and more Mickey Mouse cartoons, all enter the…
27 Dec 21:50 · Boing Boing
Here’s What’s Entering the Public Domain in 2026
Betty Boop, early 'Nancy Drew Mystery Stories,' Faulkner's 'As I Lay Dying,' and more lose U.S. copyright protection on Public Domain Day 2026.
26 Dec 18:00 · IndieWire
Here’s What’s Entering the Public Domain in 2026
Betty Boop, early 'Nancy Drew Mystery Stories,' Faulkner's 'As I Lay Dying,' and more lose U.S. copyright protection on Public Domain Day 2026.
26 Dec 18:00 · IndieWire
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