Social:Works based on a copyright-free Mickey Mouse

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The following is a list of prominent creative works starring Mickey Mouse announced after Steamboat Willie entered the public domain in the United States on January 1, 2024. In January, multiple films and video games starring the character were announced immediately.[1][2] This list only includes works that got prominent media attention.

Name Type of work Description Release date
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 where public domain-characters such as Sherlock Holmes, Alice, Winnie-the-Pooh and the Monkey King have to shoot an endless group of 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][11] 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.[12][13][14] January 4, 2024
Mickey's Mouse Trap Slasher film Slasher film where a mass murderer in a Mickey Mouse mask hunts down a group of teenagers inside an amusement arcade.[15] March 2024
Infestation Horror game Horror game starring Mickey Mouse as a possessed mouse.[16] TBA 2024
Untitled Steamboat Willie horror film[17] Comedy horror film Comedy horror film where Mickey Mouse turns into a mutated creature that starts a murderous rampage on a ferry.[15] TBA 2024
Mouse Shooter game Shooter game based in character designs on early Mickey Mouse cartoons.[18] TBA 2025
The Return of Steamboat Willie Horror film An upcoming animated horror film[19][20][21] TBA

References

  1. Loh, Lainey. "5 horror-fic things announced as Mickey Mouse’s copyright ends" (in en). https://www.tatlerasia.com/lifestyle/entertainment/mickey-mouses-copyright-movies-games. 
  2. Cain, Sian (2 January 2024). "Mickey Mouse’s first 24 hours in the public domain: slasher flicks, horror games and NFTs". https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/jan/02/mickey-mouses-first-24-hours-in-the-public-domain-slasher-flicks-horror-games-and-nfts. 
  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". https://news.artnet.com/art-world/art-collective-selling-early-access-custom-mickey-mouse-collectible-ahead-characters-copyright-expiration-mocking-disney-along-way-2001756. 
  4. "MSCHF X Famous Mouse" (in en). https://mschfxfamousmouse.com/. 
  5. Hibberd, James (23 August 2021). "‘Satan Shoes’ Outfit Launches Mickey Mouse Art to Mock Disney’s Expiring Copyright". https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/mickey-mouse-mschf-token-disney-1235000613/. 
  6. "Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain by Trainwreck Studios" (in en). https://trainwreckstudios.itch.io/inverse-ninjas-vs-the-public-domain. 
  7. published, 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" (in en). https://www.gamesradar.com/it-took-barely-12-hours-for-the-first-mickey-mouse-games-to-appear-after-the-disney-mascot-entered-the-public-domain/. 
  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". https://bloody-disgusting.com/videos/3794250/the-vanishing-of-s-s-willie-first-mickey-mouse-horror-project-is-a-9-minute-short-you-can-watch-here/. 
  9. Hamman, Cody (3 January 2024). "The Vanishing of S.S. Willie horror short film takes advantage of Mickey Mouse's public domain status". https://www.joblo.com/cool-horror-videos-ss-willie/. 
  10. Morrison, Matt (3 January 2024). "Popeye Artist Releases New Mickey Mouse Web Comic Based on Steamboat Willie". https://www.superherohype.com/comics/561991-popeye-artist-releases-new-mickey-mouse-web-comic-based-on-steamboat-willie. 
  11. "Mousetrapped" (in en). https://mousetrappedcomic.blog/. 
  12. Binder, Matt (5 January 2024). "Disney backs down from 'Steamboat Willie' YouTube copyright claim" (in en). https://mashable.com/article/disney-pulls-youtube-steamboat-willie-copyright-claim. 
  13. Binder, Matt (4 January 2024). "YouTube demonetizes public domain 'Steamboat Willie' video after copyright claim" (in en). https://mashable.com/article/youtube-demontizes-public-domain-steamboat-willie-disney-copyright-claim. 
  14. James, Chloe (6 January 2024). "Disney Backs Down, Admits It No Longer Owns Mickey Mouse". https://insidethemagic.net/2024/01/steamboat-willie-mickey-mouse-disney-youtube-cj1/. 
  15. 15.0 15.1 Maddaus, Gene (2 January 2024). "‘Steamboat Willie’ Horror Film Announced as Mickey Mouse Enters Public Domain". https://variety.com/2024/film/news/steamboat-willie-horror-film-mickey-mouse-public-domain-copyright-1235849861/. 
  16. McCaffrey, Ryan (1 January 2024). "Mickey Mouse-Inspired Horror Game 'Infestation 88' Announced" (in en). https://www.ign.com/articles/mickey-mouse-inspired-horror-game-infestation-88-announced. 
  17. "Untitled Steamboat Willie Horror Film – IMDb". https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30766582/reference/. 
  18. Troughton, James (2 January 2024). "Forget Horror Steamboat Willie, There's A Mickey Mouse-like Boomer Shooter" (in en). https://www.thegamer.com/horror-steamboat-willie-parodies-mickey-mouse-boomer-shooter-steam/. 
  19. published, Megan Garside (January 24, 2024). "Steamboat Willie horror movie is Mickey Mouse meets Five Nights at Freddy’s – on a boat". https://www.gamesradar.com/the-return-of-steamboat-willie-mickey-mouse-horror-movie-teaser/. 
  20. "The Return of Steamboat Willie | Official Teaser". 22 January 2024. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyP4DJCQn3o. 
  21. "The Return of Steamboat Willie - Official Teaser Trailer - IGN". January 22, 2024. https://www.ign.com/videos/the-return-of-steamboat-willie-official-teaser-trailer.