Works based on a copyright-free Mickey Mouse

List of works based on public domain Mickey Mouse

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The following is a list of creative works starring Mickey Mouse announced after Steamboat Willie, Plane Crazy and The Gallopin' Gaucho, released in 1928, entered the public domain in the United States on January 1, 2024. In January, multiple films and video games starring the iconic character were announced immediately.[1][2] This list only includes works that received substantial media attention.

## List

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Name  | Type of work  | Description  | Release date

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MSCHF X Famous Mouse | Collectibles  | Art collective MSCHF created a line of Public Domain Mickey-collectibles. The items could be pre-ordered from August 2021 and became available in 2024.[3][4][5] | August 2021 (pre-orders)
2024 (Available)
Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain | Shooter game  | Video game in which public domain-characters such as Sherlock Holmes, Alice, Winnie-the-Pooh and the Monkey King have to shoot an endless group of evil ninjas.[6] In January, Mickey Mouse was introduced through an update.[7] | December 5, 2023 (original release)
January 1, 2024 (Mickey Mouse update)
The Vanishing of S.S. Willie | Horror short film  | Horror short film based on Steamboat Willie and, as so far known, the first film released using its public domain-status.[8][9] | January 1, 2024
Mousetrapped | Webcomics  | A daily webcomic-series created by R. K. Milholland, continuing the narrative of Mickey, after the events of Steamboat Willie.[10] | From January 1, 2024
Steamboat Willie (Brock's Dub) | Redubbed original cartoon  | A redubbed version of Steamboat Willie posted on YouTube. The video received some media notoriety for being the first Steamboat Willie-video to receive and survive a copyright-claim from The Walt Disney Company. On January 6, YouTube revoked the copyright-claim from Disney.[11][12][13] | January 4, 2024
One Eyed Bastard | Music video  | The fourth single of Green Day's fourteenth studio album, Saviors. The music video features Mickey Mouse wearing his Steamboat Willie outfit as well as an eyepatch.  | January 5, 2024
The Mouse Trap | Slasher film  | Slasher film in which a mass murderer in a Mickey Mouse mask hunts down a group of teenagers inside an amusement arcade.[14] | August 6, 2024
Infestation: Origins | Horror game  | Horror game starring Mickey Mouse as a possessed mouse.[15] | TBA
Screamboat | Slasher film  | Slasher film in which Mickey Mouse turns into a mutated creature that starts a murderous rampage on a ferry.  | April 2, 2025
The Return of Steamboat Willie | Horror film  | An upcoming animated horror film[16][17] | TBA

## See also

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* Mickey au Camp de Gurs, 1942 comic booklet
* Mickey Mouse in Vietnam, 1969 short film
* Suicidemouse.avi, creepypasta that uses 1928's incarnation of Mickey Mouse

## References

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1. ^ Loh, Lainey. "5 horror-fic things announced as Mickey Mouse's copyright ends". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
2. ^ Cain, Sian (2 January 2024). "Mickey Mouse's first 24 hours in the public domain: slasher flicks, horror games and NFTs". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
3. ^ Dafoe, Taylor (23 August 2021). "This Art Collective Is Taking Preorders on a 'Bootleg' Mickey Mouse Collectible Ahead of Disney's Copyright Expiration on the Character". Artnet News. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
4. ^ "MSCHF X Famous Mouse". MSCHF X Famous Mouse. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
5. ^ Hibberd, James (23 August 2021). "'Satan Shoes' Outfit Launches Mickey Mouse Art to Mock Disney's Expiring Copyright". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
6. ^ "Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain by Trainwreck Studios". itch.io. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
7. ^ Anne-Marie Ostler (2 January 2024). "It took barely 12 hours for the first Mickey Mouse games to appear after the Disney mascot entered the public domain". gamesradar. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
8. ^ Squires, John (2 January 2024). "'The Vanishing of S.S. Willie' – First Mickey Mouse Horror Project Is a 9-Minute Short You Can Watch Here". Bloody Disgusting!. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
9. ^ Hamman, Cody (3 January 2024). "The Vanishing of S.S. Willie horror short film takes advantage of Mickey Mouse's public domain status". JoBlo. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
10. ^ Morrison, Matt (3 January 2024). "Popeye Artist Releases New Mickey Mouse Web Comic Based on Steamboat Willie". Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie News – SuperHeroHype. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
11. ^ Binder, Matt (5 January 2024). "Disney backs down from 'Steamboat Willie' YouTube copyright claim". Mashable. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
12. ^ Binder, Matt (4 January 2024). "YouTube demonetizes public domain 'Steamboat Willie' video after copyright claim". Mashable. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
13. ^ James, Chloe (6 January 2024). "Disney Backs Down, Admits It No Longer Owns Mickey Mouse". Inside the Magic. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
14. ^ Maddaus, Gene (2 January 2024). "'Steamboat Willie' Horror Film Announced as Mickey Mouse Enters Public Domain". Variety. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
15. ^ McCaffrey, Ryan (1 January 2024). "Mickey Mouse-Inspired Horror Game 'Infestation 88' Announced". IGN. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
16. ^ Megan Garside (January 24, 2024). "Steamboat Willie horror movie is Mickey Mouse meets Five Nights at Freddy's – on a boat". gamesradar.
17. ^ "The Return of Steamboat Willie - Official Teaser Trailer - IGN". January 22, 2024 - via www.ign.com.

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Non-Disney works featuring Mickey Mouse

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Films|

* Walt Before Mickey (2015)
* The Mouse Trap (2024)
* Screamboat (2025)

| Short films|

* Mickey Mouse in Vietnam (1969)
* The Vanishing of S.S. Willie (2024)

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South Park episodes|

* "The Ring" (2009)
* "Obama Wins!" (2012)
* "Band in China" (2019)
* "The Pandemic Special" (2020)

Video games|

* Infestation: Origins (2024)

Literature|

* Mickey au Camp de Gurs (1942)
* The Uncensored Mouse (1989)
* Happy End Game (2024–2025)

Art|

* Look Mickey (1961)
* Artist's Studio—Look Mickey (1973)
* Andy Mouse (1986)
* Mickey (2012)

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