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In 2026, several iconic characters and works, including Betty Boop, Blondie, Mickey Mouse, Nancy Drew, and notable films and songs from the early 20th century, will enter the public domain, allowing free use and adaptation, marking a significant cultural milestone.
Betty Boop, Blondie, Mickey Mouse, Pluto, and several classic detective and literary characters are entering the public domain in 2026, allowing free use and adaptation, marking a significant cultural milestone with implications for creators and copyright law.
Betty Boop and Blondie will enter the public domain in 2026, along with other iconic characters, books, films, and songs from the early 20th century, allowing creators to freely use and adapt these works.
Many iconic characters and works, including Blondie, Nancy Drew, and Betty Boop, are entering the public domain in 2026 after a 95-year copyright protection period, raising questions about copyright law, cultural preservation, and creative reuse. The long extension of copyright terms has delayed public access, but this year marks a significant opportunity for rediscovery and reinterpretation of these cultural treasures.
ABBA's "Arrival," The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Ready to Die," Blondie's "Parallel Lines," and Gene Autry's "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" are among the 25 new inductees into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress for 2024, recognized for their cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance. Other additions include works by Héctor Lavoe, Juan Gabriel, Jefferson Airplane, Green Day, The Chicks, and Lily Tomlin, with the registry now totaling 650 titles.
ABBA's "Arrival," Blondie's "Parallel Lines," The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Ready to Die," and other iconic recordings have been added to the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress for their cultural and historical significance. The 2024 additions also include works by Gene Autry, Jefferson Airplane, Green Day, and the Chicks, as well as singles from Johnny Mathis, Bobby McFerrin, Patti Page, and Bill Withers. This year's list now totals 650 titles, showcasing the diverse and influential sounds of the nation's history and culture.