With several asterisks, qualification and caveats, Mickey Mouse in his earliest form will be the leader of the band of characters, films and books that will become public domain in 2024.

From left, Kirsten Halik and Timmy Seiden pose for a photograph dressed as Mickey Mouse’s gloves during the D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center on Saturday, August 24, 2019. (Photo by Drew ...

Steamboat Willie, the 1928 version of Mickey Mouse, will now enter the public domain, despite Disney trying to save its copyright on the iconic character that started it all.

For nearly a century, the image of Mickey Mouse has been married to Disney’s brand, but in 2024, the copyright of Disney’s first film featuring Mickey will expire.

The 1928 short 'Steamboat Willie,' featuring both Mickey and Minnie Mouse, will become public domain in 2024. By The Associated Press M-I-C-K-E-Y will soon belong to you and me. With several ...

Disney Mickey Mouse Is Now In the Public Domain. Well, Sort Of. Even though only one very specific version of the character is free to use, it still represents a positive step for creative ...

Mickey Mouse has landed a new role: horror-movie villain. At least two films starring an early version of the Walt Disney Company’s famous mascot were announced this week as the copyright for ...

Earliest version of Mickey Mouse set to enter public domain in 2024, along with Minnie, Tigger U.S. law allows a copyright to be held for 95 years after Congress expanded it several times during ...

Mickey Mouse has long been a symbol in the copyright wars. Beyond the practical impact, the expiration — 95 years after his debut in the short film “Steamboat Willie” — is also a major ...

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ premieres on July 21, 2025, on Disney Jr. The next day, the first 10 episodes of the series will be available to stream on Disney+, with new episodes rolling out throughout ...