Betty Boop and ‘Blondie’ Enter Public Domain in 2026

Nine new Mickey Mouse cartoons also are becoming public domain, two years after Steamboat Willie made the first version of ...

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 ...

Betty Boop and ‘Blondie’ enter the public domain in 2026, accompanied by a trio of detectives

Nine new Mickey Mouse cartoons also are becoming public domain, two years after “Steamboat Willie” made the first version of ...

Betty Boop Enters the Public Domain, but Only as a Dog

Today, the character enters the public domain—but perhaps only as a dog. The bizarre saga illustrates what's wrong with ...

Betty Boop, 'All Quiet on the Western Front', more enter public domain

Thousands of works from 1930 are now in the public domain for anyone's use, including original, recognizable figures such as ...

Public domain 2026: Betty Boop, Pluto, and Nancy Drew set free

If you’re looking for songs, books, or movies with content you want to use, you are probably examining which of your ...

Betty Boop, ‘Blondie’ enter the public domain

LOS ANGELES — Betty Boop and “Blondie” are joining Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh in the public domain.
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Betty Yu

Betty Yu is an Emmy Award winning reporter, who joined KTVU in April 2024. She is a dynamic force in journalism, reporting on critical issues from public safety and community engagement to pop culture ...