Public Domain 2026. The public domain movies the front page (1931) and his girl friday (1940) are based on it plus several other works. This graphic shows which popular characters will be entering the public domain over the next 15 years, using data compiled from several sources.

The following is a list of creators whose works enter the public domain in 2026. This month, we are launching the public domain newsletter, an occasional publication that fills that gap.