Public Domain Characters 2028. This graphic shows which popular characters will be entering the public domain over the next 15 years, using data compiled from several sources. For 2028, it only means the phoenix on the sword will be in thr american public domain, so probably expect some outside publications of that story, some fan films of that specific version.

Characters who are now in the public domain include mickey mouse and minnie mouse from steamboat willie, peter pan from j.m. Barrie’s plays, and tigger from a.