'Iron Man', 'Little Mermaid', 'Carrie' and 'When Harry Met Sally' Chosen for Preservation in National Film Registry

Mar. 15, 2025

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The National Film Registry just gained a few new additions.

On Wednesday, the Library of Congress announced thatRobert Downey Jr.’s 2008 movieIron Man, Disney’s 1989 animated musicalThe Little Mermaid,Brian De Palma’s 1976 horror movieCarrieand 1989’s iconic romantic comedyWhen Harry Met Sallyare among the 25 films selected as2022’s entries into the National Film Registry.

Marvel Studios presidentKevin FeigecalledIron Man— which kicked off the Marvel Cinematic Universe — “really make or break for the studio” in an interview with the Library of Congress regarding the film’s selection.

“All of our favorite movies are the ones that we watch over and over again and that we grow up with,” Feige told the organization.

“The notion that here we are, almost 15 years after the release ofIron Man, and to have it join the Film Registry tells us it has stood the test of time and that it is still meaningful to audiences around the world,” he added.

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Billy Crystal, who costars inWhen Harry Met SallyalongsideMeg Ryan, said “every shot is just right” in the beloved comedy, while speaking with the Library of Congress.

“I just felt so plugged into the process of making the movie,” Crystal, 74, said of the Rob Reiner-directed movie. “…not that anything is ever easy, but it was just such a joy to see it come to life.”

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“The movie is beautiful and simple and appropriate and every shot is just right,” the actor added, when asked what makesWhen Harry Met Sallystand out over 30 years later.

“The timing, which is in the hands of Rob, who is, for this movie, a modern-day Billy Wilder … and it’s New York, it’s the fall, it’s the music,” he said.

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Other films selected to join the National Film Registry this year include 1950’sCyrano de Bergerac, John Waters' 1988 filmHairspray, 1982’sThe Ballad of Gregorio Cortez, 1972’sSuper Flyand 1990’sHouse Party. 2011’sPariahstands out as the most recent film to be added to the registry.

Members of the public interested in nominating films to the registry for 2023 can do so on theLibrary of Congress' websiteuntil Aug. 15, 2023.

source: people.com