For nearly a century, the image of Mickey Mouse has been married to Disney’s brand, but in 2024, the copyright of Disney’s first film featuring Mickey will expire.

On January 1, 2024, an early version of Disney’s mascot, featured in the 1928 short film, “Steamboat Willie,” entered the public domain for the first time.

Disney is losing the copyright on Steamboat Willie, the original version of Mickey Mouse that appeared in a 1928 cartoon short, when it expires on New Year's Day.

Mickey: The Story of a Mouse director Jeff Malmberg talks the character's complicated history and what he was surprised they allowed in.

Mickey Mouse will enter the public domain on Jan. 1, marking a milestone in the copyright wars for those fighting to ease restrictions on vintage IP.

The new ‘Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live’ stage show will debut on May 16 in the Disney Theater in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure.