Fans of the 1930s character Betty Boop can rejoice as a precursor of the iconic cartoon is now in the public domain, as of Jan. 1, 2026. That means anyone can adapt that specific version of Betty Boop, which appeared in the Dizzy Dishes cartoon , into their own creative work without being subject to copyright laws. This version of Betty Boop featured her characteristic large eyes and pout but also had elongated dog ears. Her romantic interest at the time was a dog chef, hence her surreal canine appearance. SEE ALSO: Yes, Popeye can eat spinach: Everything you need to know about Public Domain Day 2025 In 2026, Betty Boop is joined in the public domain by other popular characters, books, films, and songs, including new Mickey Mouse cartoons and comics; the Blondie comic strip characters Blondie and Dagwood; William Faulkner's novel As I Lay Dying , the illustrated version of Watty Piper's children's book The Little Engine That Could ; the film All Quiet on the West...
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