Mickey Mouse enters public domain

Mickey Mouse horror film unveiled as copyright issue resolved

On January 1st, a trailer for a slasher film was unveiled, showcasing a masked killer adorned as Mickey Mouse. This coincided with the expiration of Disney's copyright on the earliest versions of the cartoon character in the US.

Mickey Mouse enters public domain after lengthy copyright battle

The iconic figure of Mickey Mouse, entangled in copyright battles for years, is set to finally enter the public domain as of January 1. This milestone comes after a protracted legal fight over the earliest iterations of the beloved character, marking a significant shift in copyright history.

January 3, 2024
January 3, 2024

Mickey Mouse horror film unveiled as copyright issue resolved

On January 1st, a trailer for a slasher film was unveiled, showcasing a masked killer adorned as Mickey Mouse. This coincided with the expiration of Disney's copyright on the earliest versions of the cartoon character in the US.

December 23, 2023
December 23, 2023

Mickey Mouse enters public domain after lengthy copyright battle

The iconic figure of Mickey Mouse, entangled in copyright battles for years, is set to finally enter the public domain as of January 1. This milestone comes after a protracted legal fight over the earliest iterations of the beloved character, marking a significant shift in copyright history.