Mickey Mouse 2024 Public Domain. The first versions of the iconic cartoon character, seen in steamboat willie and a silent version of plane crazy, enter the public domain in the us on january 1st, 2024. Disney’s most storied and beloved character is now in the public domain.
After years of legal battles, “steamboat willie,” a 1928 walt disney short featuring mickey mouse, is now public domain. The first iteration of mickey mouse is headed for the public domain in 2024.