The Latest Breaking News from Steamboat Willie

Screamboat Willie sequel announced with Minnie to feature in horror flick

Following the release of Screamboat in April 2025, director Steven LaMorte has confirmed he will be developing a sequel - Screamboat 2: Nothing Stays Dead.

BANG Premier · Oct 21, 2025

7 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video and more (Sept. 9-15)

The top new movies across the best streaming services this week include "Weapons," "The Wrong Paris," "Warfare" and plenty more.

Tom’s Guide · Sep 9, 2025

'We lovingly poke fun at all things Disney...' Screamboat director Steven LaMorte shares inspiration for movie

'Screamboat' director Steven LaMorte hopes Disney executives won't be upset by his jokes at the corporation's expense in his his new horror comedy film.

BANG Premier · Apr 23, 2025

Now That Steamboat Willie Is Officially In The Public Domain, Adult Swim Wasted No Time Getting A Little NSFW With The Character

Now that Steamboat Willie -- the classic depiction of Mickey Mouse -- is in the public domain, Adult Swim used it in an NSFW way.

Cinemablend · Jan 8, 2024

Mickey Mouse enters public domain, sparking creative possibilities!

Mickey Mouse's Steamboat Willie cartoon has entered the public domain, spurring creative possibilities. Find out what you can and can't do with this iconic...

Top News · Jan 6, 2024

Mickey Mouse has been in the public domain for under 48 hours and there's already a horror game and 2 horror movies on the way

The Steamboat Willie version of Mickey Mouse has finally escaped copyright protection—so here come the horror adaptations.

PC Gamer · Jan 2, 2024

Why the iconic Micky Mouse ‘Steamboat Willie’ cartoon is getting a horror film, explained

Let's explain the basics of this whole copyright expiration thing for you.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 2, 2024

Mickey Mouse’s first 24 hours in the public domain: slasher flicks, horror games and NFTs

Steamboat Willie lost US copyright protection on 1 January 2024 – prompting a stream of films, games and parodies that will likely displease Disney

The Guardian - AU · Jan 2, 2024

'Steamboat Willie' is now in the public domain. What does that mean for Mickey Mouse?

A 1928 movie featuring the first appearance of Mickey Mouse enters public domain on Jan. 1. But creative and commercial access to the character is complicated by both copyright and trademark law.

WEKU · Jan 1, 2024

Copyright for original Mickey Mouse persona to run out 1 January 2024

Steamboat Willie, created by Walt Disney, to enter public domain after 95 years – taking earliest Minnie with him

The Guardian - US · Dec 28, 2023