On January 1, 2026, copyrights will expire for comics, books, movies, musical compositions and other creative works from 1930 ...

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The list of 1930 classics that will no longer have copyright protections on Jan. 1 includes the first appearances of The ...

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Betty Boop reached her 95-year copyright maximum on Jan. 1, which makes her available to creators for use at no cost ...

Betty Boop and "Blondie" are among the highlights of titles entering the public domain with the arrival of 2026.