Filmmakers working in the ever-expanding genre of public domain horror will soon have even more Mickey Mouse to play with.

Many things entered the Public Domain on January 1, 2025, including Disney’s first “Silly Symphonies” piece, the “Skeleton Dance.” Now, everyone can use it. 12 other Mickey shorts are ...

Any use of these Mickeys must not suggest it is produced by or representative of Disney at large. It also cannot infringe on Mickey’s later look, as those versions remain under trademark.