These iconic characters are in the public domain.
If you ever wondered why some popular characters are restricted to one franchise from one studio, while others seem to star in multiple movies or TV shows simultaneously, there is likely a two word answer to your question: Public domain.
Works of art, books, movies, and so on are all initially protected by copyright. The exact length of a copyright varies based on certain factors, including when the work was originally protected. But generally speaking the copyright on something lasts until 70 years after the death of its author. After that, a work enters the public domain — where anyone can legally watch, read, or reuse the material without approval from the author.
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