THE THING, CLUELESS, THE KARATE KID, and More Added to National Film Registry

The Library of Congress’ National Film Registry plays a key role in protecting our cultural and entertainment heritage. Each year, it selects films with significant cultural, artistic, or historical value for preservation. With the rise of AI, it’s more important than ever to celebrate movies created by people that reflect many aspects of our lives. This year’s selection of 25 films includes popular titles like John Carpenter’s The Thing (1982), The Karate Kid (1984), The Incredibles, and Clueless.

As reported by Deadline, John Carpenter’s The Thing was the public’s top pick for this selection. That makes sense – it’s a fantastic film with themes that still feel relevant today. I was also thrilled to see some of my personal favorites included, like Jim Carrey’s The Truman Show and Tom Hanks’ powerful drama Philadelphia. The list spans many years, all the way back to the 1896 silent film The Tramp and the Dog. And of course, Christopher Nolan’s Inception is a true masterpiece.

Here’s the complete list of films that were added to the National Film Registry:

The Tramp and the Dog (1896)
The Oath of the Sword (1914)
The Maid of McMillan (1916)
The Lady (1925)
Sparrows (1926)
Ten Nights in a Barroom (1926)
White Christmas (1954)
High Society (1956)
Brooklyn Bridge (1981)
Say Amen, Somebody (1982)
The Thing (1982)
The Big Chill (1983)
The Karate Kid (1984)
Glory (1989)
Philadelphia (1993)
Before Sunrise (1995)
Clueless (1995)
The Truman Show (1998)
Frida (2002)
The Hours (2002)
The Incredibles (2004)
The Wrecking Crew (2008)
Inception (2010)
The Loving Story (2011)
The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)

So, the list has grown to a whopping 925 films now! If you’re a real movie buff like me, I dare you to try and watch all 25 of these selected titles in 2026. It’ll be a challenge, but what’s life without a little cinematic ambition?

2026-01-29 18:33

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