1 January 2024: Mickey Mouse of “Steamboat Willie” enters public domain
2024-01-03
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‘Steamboat Willie’ is now in the public domain. What does that mean for Mickey Mouse?
An early Walt Disney movie featuring the first appearance of Mickey Mouse is among the copyrighted works from 1928 moving into the public domain on Jan. 1, 2024.
“You know, he’s evolved so much and become more 3D and colorful,” observes Ryan Harmon, a former Disney