"Films reflect our nation's history and culture and must be preserved in our national library for generations to come," said Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden in a statement.
For the first time, a Star Trek movie is joining the list, in part because of enthusiastic lobbying from fans. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, starring Ricardo Montalban as the titular villain, came out in 1982.
This year, some of the best-known films being added include Dirty Dancing, Beverly Hills Cop, Uptown Saturday Night, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Social Network, and Spy Kids.
Other selections reflect significant contributions by Black directors, including Compensation, Ganja & Hess, Uptown Saturday Night, and Zora Lathan Student Films.
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