Jan. 1, 2026, is here, and with it, a series of new titles entered the public domain. This also comes with great news for Agatha Christie fans.

Every January 1, thousands of creative works are released from copyright restrictions. These are a few of the highlights ...

Thousands of works from 1930 are now in the public domain for anyone's use, including original, recognizable figures such as ...

Though compressing the long history of excellent British crime shows can be tricky, we've ranked the 15 all-time best series of the genre.

From inherited paperbacks to the thrill of fresh screen adaptations like Netflix's Seven Dials, starring Mia McKenna-Bruce, ...

A look at some of the works going into the public domain in 2026, like the characters Betty Boop and Miss Marple, the first film adaptation of "All Quiet on the Western Front" and many classic songs ...

Works of art created in 1930 such as early Betty Boop cartoons depicting her as a dog, Disney's "Rover" prototype for Pluto, ...

The original Betty Boop, the first four Nancy Drew books and Greta Garbo's first talkie are among the many works from 1930 that will be free to use, share and remake starting on Jan. 1.

Betty Boop reached her 95-year copyright maximum on Jan. 1, which makes her available to creators for use at no cost ...

Betty Boop, Nancy Drew, Pluto the dog and many more works of art and culture are now in the public domain. Here's what to ...

K and Blu-ray must-haves of January 2026 include most of the new additions to the Criterion Closet as well as one of last ...

Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.