National Film Registry adds Dirty Dancing, Star Trek II, Spy Kids, and 22 more Titles for 2024

The Library of Congress has announced the 25 films added to the National Film Registry for 2024, including iconic titles like Dirty Dancing, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. These films, spanning over a century of cinematic history, are now preserved for their cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance. 

The total number of films in the registry now stands at 900, with selections made from over 6,700 nominations. Want to see which other films made the list this year? Keep reading to find out, and stay tuned for updates as new information becomes available!

Which Films have been Added to the National Film Registry in 2024?

Here is the list of films added to the National Film Registry in 2024:

• 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 Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
• Uptown Saturday Night (1974)
• Zora Lathan Student Films (1975-76)
• Up in Smoke (1978)
• Will (1981)
• Star Trek II: 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)

What is the Purpose of the National Film Registry?

The National Film Registry, established in 1988, preserves up to 25 films each year that are deemed culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant to American history. Films selected for inclusion must be at least ten years old. The films are chosen by the librarian of Congress, in consultation with the National Film Preservation Board, which includes film experts from various organizations. 

The Registry is diverse, including everything from Hollywood classics to independent films, documentaries, home movies, and music videos. Since 1997, the public has been able to submit nominations for films to be considered for inclusion.

How can you Nominate Films for the National Film Registry list?

You can submit movie nominations for the National Film Registry year-round on the Library of Congress' website. However, films will only be considered for the 2025 list until August 15, 2025. Visit loc.gov/film to cast your vote. 

Last year's selections included iconic films like Home Alone, Apollo 13, and 12 Years a Slave.

When will the TV Special Honoring the 25 Films Added to the National Film Registry air?

The TV special honoring the 25 films added to the National Film Registry will air on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, at 8 pm ET.