With every new year comes new works that are set to go into the public domain. For 2025, the most notable include Disney titles such as Silly Symphony short The Skeleton Dance and Mickey Mouse shorts such as “Karnival Kid,” the first to feature his voice. Either of those already sound like a horror film—but please, no more tacky horror cash grabs. At least give us an arthouse indie Skeleton Dance.
Also being freed into the public domain are Popeye and Tintin’s early cartoons. Which hopefully means that since they can be adapted and shared maybe we’ll see Genndy Tartakovsky make his move on Popeye through this potential loophole. (There are, of course, already multiple Popeye slashers on the way.) Interestingly in the realm of horror related music, “Tiptoe Through the Tulips” will also be public domain, which could be useful as an Insidious spin-off idea.
Check out the full list below of the works which are now open to be performed, screened, and used in various ways without permission as shared by Duke Law.
Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
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