Infographic: The Next Characters to Enter the Public Domain

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The Next Characters to Enter the Public Domain

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Copyright is a type of intellectual property right that protects authors’ original works, meaning that their art cannot be used without approval. However, copyright protections do not last forever—eventually, all original work will enter the public domain.

In this graphic, we visualize the popular characters that are set to enter the public domain in the next 15 years, using data compiled from several sources.

How Does a Character Enter the Public Domain?

The amount of time a given work is protected by copyright varies, but this window typically lasts 70 years after the author’s death or 95 years after publication. Once the copyright expires, the work enters the public domain, signaling time for anyone to enjoy and interact with them without legal repercussions.

Which Characters Will Have Their Copyrights Expire Next?

The Brothers Grimm version of Snow White has already had its copyright expire. However, Disney’s iconic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs version will only enter public domain in 2032.

On January 1st, 2024, the Steamboat Willie versions of Mickey and Minnie Mouse entered public domain (and already, content creators are seizing the opportunity). The modern version of Mickey Mouse will follow suit in roughly 15 years.

Below is a list of popular characters that will be entering the public domain in coming years.

CharacterYear expected to enter the public domain Sleeping Beautyalready public domain Snow Whitealready public domain Pinocchioalready public domain Peter Panalready public domain Tinkerbellalready public domain Captain Hookalready public domain Winnie-the-Poohalready public domain Mickey Mouse (Steamboat Willie version)already public domain Minnie Mouse (Steamboat Willie version)already public domain Popeye2025 Pluto2026 Betty Boop2026 Goofy2028 Donald Duck2029 King Kong2029 Snow White and the Seven Dwarves (Disney version)2032 Superman2034 Bugs Bunny2035 Batman2035

Ranked: The 10 Most Visited Countries in 2023

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Ranked: The 10 Most Visited Countries in 2023

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The development of commercial aviation over the last few decades has made much of the world accessible to many. In 2023 alone, global inbound tourist arrivals reached 1.3 billion.

This graphic depicts the most visited countries in 2023, based on the total number of foreigners entering each country. The data is from to The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) and the National Immigration Administration of China.

Europe is the Top Destination

Europe is the most sought-after destination, drawing the most international visitors worldwide. Seven of the top 10 destinations are in the region.

At the top of the list, France received 100 million visitors last year. The country is expected to repeat the number in 2024, influenced mainly by the 2024 Paris Olympics taking place in July and August.

RankCountryRegionTourists (millions) 1🇫🇷 FranceEurope100 2🇪🇸 SpainEurope85 3🇺🇸 United StatesNorth America67 4🇮🇹 ItalyEurope57 5🇹🇷 TürkiyeEurope/Asia55 6🇲🇽 MexicoNorth America42 7🇬🇧 United KingdomEurope37 8🇨🇳 ChinaAsia36 9🇩🇪 GermanyEurope35 10🇬🇷 GreeceEurope33

Spain followed France with 85 million visits in 2023, and the United States came in third place with 67 million tourists arriving in that year.

China has been among the top destinations for years, but the number of visitors has dropped drastically in recent years due to COVID-19 restrictions. Foreign visitors to China dropped from 65.7 million in 2019 to only 35.5 million in 2023 after the country adopted stringent restrictions.

No African, South American, or Oceanian countries appear on our list.

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