There are multiple Mickey Mouse horror movies announced as Steamboat Willie enters public domain

Multiple Mickey Mouse horror movies announced as copyright for Steamboat Willie enters public domain. At least two movies starring a version of Disney’s mascot were announced as the copyright for “Steamboat Willie” entered the public domain for the first time. The copyright for the popular cartoon is now public domain in the U.S.

Early version of Disney’s first film featuring Mickey Mouse will enter the public domain on January 1. In 2024, the copyright of Mickey Mouse's first film will expire. Mickey Mouse has been married to Disney's brand for nearly a century, but in 2024, it will be nearly 100 years old.

Disney's earliest Mickey Mouse from ‘Steamboat Willie’ enters public domain. Artists and creators will be able to use the Mouse from the 1928 animated short film. There are major limits on how Disney's Mickey Mouse can use the Mickey Mouse in the public domain.

Some Disneyland performers want to unionize in an effort to obtain better working conditions and fairer scheduling for performance actors. Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck among those seeking better working and fair working conditions. Disney character performers Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck are looking for better conditions and fair scheduling.

Media and legal experts say Disney may rely on trademark laws as more classic children's characters are expected to follow Mickey Mouse into the public domain. Disney may use trademark laws to protect its characters from copyright infringement. Experts discuss company’s legal options as other Disney characters follow suit.