This year, thousands of copyrighted works created in 1929, including the earliest versions of Popeye and the Belgian comic book character Tintin, are now free to reuse and repurpose in the US.

“Definitely the Popeye from 1929 and everything that he says ... making it public domain in 2025. (LMPC via Getty Images) Similarly, the original Steamboat Willie version of Mickey Mouse arrived in ...