Popeye the Sailor, having entered the public domain, is now available for creators to use freely in various adaptations, including horror films and video games.
Popeye first appeared in E.C. Segar's Thimble Theatre in January 1929, lacking his iconic spinach powers which were introduced in a 1931 strip that is already public domain.
Alongside Popeye, other characters like Tintin have also entered the public domain, alongside Mickey Mouse's Steamboat Willie version and Winnie the Pooh, enabling broader creative use.
The character Popeye is attracting filmmakers' attention; reports indicate that several horror movies based on Popeye are already in development, showing the potential for creative reinterpretation.
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