Also Thornton. Like Winnie-the-Pooh and some other beloved children’s characters now being bastardized for blood, Steamboat Willie, who debuted in 1928, is now in the public domain.

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'Screamboat,' the horror reimagining of Disney's 'Steamboat Willie' character, has added 'Teen Wolf' star Tyler Posey and 'Terrifier' breakout Kailey Hyman.

Steamboat Willie, a version of Mickey Mouse that debuted in an animated short in 1928, entered the public domain at the start of the calendar year.

Details surrounding Kailey Hyman's character in the movie weren't disclosed. Tyler Posey will also remain a mystery when it comes to his role in the upcoming Steamboat Willie movie.

“Screamboat,” a horror-comedy reimagining of Disney’s Steamboat Willie character that recently entered the public domain, has announced final additions to its cast ahead of a sales screening at the ...

Mickey Mouse Hits The Public Domain Steamboat Willie entered the public domain on January 1, 2024. The variation of Mickey Mouse was the earliest appearances of Disney’s mascot character.

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At the very least, now that Steamboat Willie is in the public domain, there's always the potential for him to crop up in more interesting ways. Or maybe just a better looking horror game.

Now Adult Swim has entered the fray with its own gently NSFW Steamboat Willie, and the lines have become blurred about what’s twisted in an ironic way and what’s a sincere attempt at edginess.

Now that Steamboat Willie -- the classic depiction of Mickey Mouse -- is in the public domain, Adult Swim used it in an NSFW way.