Steamboat Willie is considered a milestone in animation history.
The short helped establish Walt Disney as a creative force and launched Mickey Mouse into international fame.
As of January 1, 2024, Steamboat Willie entered the public domain in the United States.
This means:
Anyone can use, share, remix, and adapt the original 1928 version of the film without needing permission from Disney.
The concept for Public Domain was created using the classic Steamboat Willie silhouette and inspiration from the logo of the hip hop group Public Enemy
