The cultural works becoming public domain in 2026, from Betty Boop to Nancy Drew

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The original version of Betty Boop — as seen in this "Dizzy Dishes" cartoon — is one of many works from 1930 entering the public domain in 2026.

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 cultural works becoming public domain in 2026, from Betty Boop to Nancy Drew

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