On January 1, 2026, copyrights will expire for comics, books, movies, musical compositions and other creative works from 1930 ...

There are several properties becoming public domain when 2026 begins, including four seminal mystery novels from 1930.

The original Betty Boop, the first four Nancy Drew books and Greta Garbo's first talkie are among the many works from 1930 that will be free to use, share and remake starting on Jan. 1.

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The public domain shift means creators can now develop Nancy Drew content freely, from films and stage productions to graphic ...