A 1928 version of Mickey Mouse appears in the trailer of an upcoming slasher film after becoming public domain on Jan. 1, 2024.

A 1928 version of Mickey Mouse appears in the trailer of an upcoming slasher film after becoming public domain on Jan. 1, 2024.

'Steamboat Willie' is about to be adapted as a horror film, now that Mickey Mouse is in the public domain.

A 1928 movie featuring the first appearance of Mickey Mouse enters public domain on Jan. 1. But creative and commercial access to the character is complicated by both copyright and trademark law.

One day after Steamboat Willie entered the public domain, a horror movie was announced that puts a scary twist on the classic Mickey Mouse short.

At least two Mickey Mouse-inspired horror movies have been announced as the 1928 short 'Steamboat Willie' enters the public domain.

As Disney's 1928 short 'Steamboat Willie' enters public domain, director Steven LaMorte has announced an upcoming Mickey Mouse horror film.

At least two movies starring a version of Disney’s mascot were announced as the copyright for “Steamboat Willie” entered the public domain for the first time.

The best-known Mickey Mouse film from those days is “ Steamboat Willie,” the seven-minute short that hit theaters in November of that year and kickstarted his international fame.

"Steamboat Willie's" entry into the public domain means we're getting Mickey Mouse's Trap, the boring Mickey horror movie we all expected.

A 1928 movie featuring the first appearance of Mickey Mouse enters public domain on Jan. 1. But creative and commercial access to the character is complicated by both copyright and trademark law.