Movies such as Home Alone and Terminator 2: Judgment Day have been added to the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry in America.

Twenty-five films are selected for induction into the archive every year in recognition of their cultural, historic or aesthetic significance.

Just in time for the holidays, Chris Columbus’ 1990 festive classic Home Alone, which made a star out of child actor Macaulay Culkin, was selected for the honour alongside James Cameron’s Terminator sequel Judgment Day.

Other titles selected include Ron Howard’s space drama Apollo 13, Disney’s 1955 animation Lady and the Tramp, Gina Prince-Bythewood’s Love & Basketball, Spike Lee’s Bamboozled, Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas, and Steve McQueen’s Best Picture Oscar winner 12 Years a Slave.

Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden said in a statement, “Films are an integral piece of America’s cultural heritage, reflecting stories of our nation for more than 125 years. We are proud to add 25 diverse films to the National Film Registry as we preserve our history through film. We’re grateful to the film community for collaborating with the Library of Congress in our goal to preserve the heritage of cinema for generations to come.”

Movies such as Ang Lee’s The Wedding Banquet, 1980 musical Fame, 1985’s Desperately Seeking Susan, and 2013 documentary 20 Feet From Stardom were also selected.

Twenty-five features have been added to the National Film Registry every year since 1989 and the archive now boasts 875 titles.

The films have to be at least 10 years old to be considered for selection.

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