public domain

Cartoons that should’ve entered public domain in 2026 (but didn’t)

A look at what cartoons from 1969 should’ve entered public domain in 2026, but didn’t, thanks to retroactive copyright extensions.

A look at cartoons from 1968 that should’ve entered public domain in 2025, but didn’t, thanks to retroactive copyright extensions.

A list of 10 major cartoon characters entering the public domain between 2024 and 2034, from Dick Tracy to Porky Pig to Superman.

A look at cartoons that should’ve entered public domain in 2024 under their original copyright terms. Also: obligatory Mickey Mouse comments.

A look at cartoons created in 1966 that should’ve entered public domain in 2023, but didn’t thanks to retroactive copyright extensions.

A look at cartoons that should’ve entered public domain in 2022 under their original copyright terms, but (of course) didn’t.

A look at what classic comics and animated cartoons should’ve entered public domain in 2021 under their original copyright laws.

A look at what classic comics and animated cartoons should’ve entered public domain in 2020 under their original copyright laws.

Some of my favorite sources of free stock photos, from Pixabay to Flickr’s Creative Commons page to the United States government.

A list of cartoons that would’ve entered public domain in 2019 under their original copyright laws.