Films like Beverly Hills Cop and Spy Kids have secured their place in cinema history as part of the prestigious National Film Registry.
On Tuesday, the National Film Preservation Board revealed the 25 films joining this revered list, bringing the total to 900. Spanning over a century and covering a wide range of genres, this year's selections include the 1895 silent documentary Annabelle Serpentine Dance and the 2010 tech drama The Social Network, chronicling the rise of Facebook.
Horror enthusiasts will celebrate the inclusion of the 1974 cult classic The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, while sci-fi fans can cheer for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan making the cut.
Out of more than 6,700 titles reviewed, only 25 were chosen to join the prestigious National Film Registry, which already includes timeless classics like When Harry Met Sally, The Lion King, Ghostbusters, and The Godfather. According to Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, films are selected based on their "cultural, historic, or aesthetic importance to preserve the nation’s film heritage."
TV Special Celebrating National Film Registry Additions Airs Dec. 18
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will host a special program honoring the 25 films newly inducted into the National Film Registry. The tribute will air on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 8 p.m. ET.
"The richness of American film history can feel overwhelming at times, leading people to ask: how do you choose one film over another?" said Jacqueline Stewart, Chair of the National Film Preservation Board, in a news release. "The selection process involves extensive research, thoughtful conversations, and a dedication to highlighting the true diversity of filmmaking."
Here Are the 25 Films Inducted into the National Film Registry
- Annabelle Serpentine Dance (1895)
- KoKo’s Earth Control (1928)
- Angels with Dirty Faces (1938)
- Pride of the Yankees (1942)
- Invaders from Mars (1953)
- The Miracle Worker (1962)
- The Chelsea Girls (1966)
- Ganja and Hess (1973)
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
- Uptown Saturday Night (1974)
- Zora Lathan Student Films (1975-76)
- Up in Smoke (1978)
- Will (1981)
- Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
- Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
- Dirty Dancing (1987)
- Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt (1989)
- Powwow Highway (1989)
- My Own Private Idaho (1991)
- American Me (1992)
- Mi Familia (1995)
- Compensation (1999)
- Spy Kids (2001)
- No Country for Old Men (2007)
- The Social Network (2010)
- How to Nominate Movies for the National Film Registry
The public is invited to nominate films for the National Film Registry year-round through the Library of Congress website. However, submissions for consideration will only be accepted until August 15, 2025. Cast your vote at loc.gov/film.
Last year’s inductees included iconic titles such as Home Alone, Apollo 13, and 12 Years a Slave.
This article has been updated to include a new video.
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