Betty Boop has entered public domain
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On January 1, 2026, copyrights will expire for comics, books, movies, musical compositions and other creative works from 1930 ...
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Something Big Just Changed for Betty Boop
A major copyright shift just made Betty Boop’s earliest version free to use — but merch sellers should read the fine print.
Public Domain Day 2026: Betty Boop, Pluto (As Rover), And Flip The Frog Hit The Commons On January 1
Works released in 1930 hit the U.S. public domain on January 1, including early animation icons, forgotten favorites, and the art form's formative experiments.
LOS ANGELES — Betty Boop and “Blondie” are joining Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh in the public domain.
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