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

The Library of Congress’ National Film Registry is a vital part of pop culture and entertainment preservation. The collective chooses films that are culturally, aesthetically, and/or historically important for preservation. In a world where authenticity is being replaced by far too much AI, it is crucial to honor movies that were made by humans and speak to many facets of our society. There’s a new class of 25 films that are being added to the National Film Registry, and it includes some nerdy faves like John Carpenter’s The Thing (1982), The Karate Kid (1984), The Incredibles, and Clueless. 

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According to Deadline, The Thing received the most votes from the public to be included in this class. That’s not surprising because the film rules and has themes that still continue to resonate in today’s world. I also personally love to see a few of my favorites, including Jim Carrey’s The Truman Show and Tom Hanks’ AIDS drama Philadelphia. There’s a wide variety of release years, with the once-lost silent film The Tramp and the Dog hailing from 1896. And who can forget the brilliance of Christopher Nolan’s Inception? 

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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)

Now, the total number of films is at a hefty 925. If you’re ready, try to take up the challenge of watching all 25 of these movies in 2026.

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