Betty Boop and ‘Blondie’ Enter Public Domain in 2026
Betty Boop and "Blondie" are joining Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh in the public domain.
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National24 articles from 13 sources across the spectrum· Updated 270d ago
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The story so far
2 developments- Dec 31, 2025Betty Boop and 'Blondie' enter the public domain in 2026, plus more key figures
- Jan 2Betty Boop and ‘Blondie’ Enter Public Domain in 2026
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Quiet for 270 daysLast development · Jan 2 — Betty Boop and ‘Blondie’ Enter Public Domain in 2026
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1 viewpointRan by 7 outlets across the spectrum· Seattle Times, Bangor Daily News
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Ran by 5 outlets· NBC Chicago, NBC4 Washington, +3 more
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1 viewpointBetty Boop and Blondie join Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh in the public domain
Betty Boop and ‘Blondie’ enter the public domain in 2026, accompanied by a trio of detectives
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