The public domain shift means creators can now develop Nancy Drew content freely, from films and stage productions to graphic ...

After 95 years, the earliest adventures in the mystery book series are now free for public use.

There are several properties becoming public domain when 2026 begins, including four seminal mystery novels from 1930.

So the good news first: We’re getting a new Nancy Drew game after several years of waiting! Now hold it right there. If you’re going to tell me that you weren’t aware that a Nancy Drew video game ...