Public Domain 2025 List. An exciting list of works are entering the public domain in 2025. 1, 2025, several iconic books and characters are now freely available for public use, from ernest hemingway’s “a farewell to arms” to the original popeye.
The properties entering the public domain in 2025 were first released in 1929—or, in the case of sound recordings, 1924. In 2025, classic films, books, and artworks enter the public domain, opening the door to new interpretations and public engagement.