The Library of Congress has announced the addition of 25 films to its National Film Registry, spanning from the silent film era to modern classics. This latest class of films includes a diverse range of cinematic gems, each chosen for its cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance to the nation's film heritage. Among the selections are iconic movies like Christopher Nolan's Inception, the Civil War drama Glory, the original The Karate Kid, Pixar's animated adventure The Incredibles, Amy Heckerling's teen comedy Clueless, and two musical masterpieces, White Christmas and High Society. The list also features powerful dramas such as Tom Hanks' Philadelphia, Peter Weir's The Truman Show, and Richard Linklater's romantic trilogy starter Before Sunrise. Additionally, the registry welcomes documentaries like Ken Burns' Brooklyn Bridge, Nancy Buirski's The Loving Story, George Nierenberg's Say Amen, Somebody, and Danny Tedesco's The Wrecking Crew. With these additions, the National Film Registry now boasts a total of 925 titles, preserving a diverse collection of 2 million moving image items held within the Library of Congress and beyond. Acting Librarian of Congress Robert R. Newlen emphasized the importance of film preservation, stating, 'When we preserve films, we preserve American culture for generations to come. These selections for the National Film Registry show us that films are instrumental in capturing important parts of our nation’s story.' The full list of 2025 entries into the National Film Registry is provided below, offering a glimpse into the rich tapestry of American cinema history.
