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Some of the cultural works entering the public domain in 2026

By Leila Fadel

Published January 1, 2026 at 3:51 AM CST

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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 by George & Ira Gershwin.

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Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.