Watch CBS News

Mickey Mouse goes into the public domain on January 1

Name: Mickey Mouse goes into the public domain on January 1
Uploaded: 2023-12-22T16:19:00-0600
Duration: 28 s
Description: Mickey Mouse first appeared in the animated short "Steamboat Willie." That version looked much different than now. Several other characters in that clip will go into the public domain too.

Mickey Mouse first appeared in the animated short "Steamboat Willie." That version looked much different than now. Several other characters in that clip will go into the public domain too.