Meanwhile, Thelma and Louise was included because of two important factors: Ridley Scott’s polished storytelling, and the film’s landmark themes of friendship and feminism.
The Hollywood Reporter ran the full list, with the official blurbs that the National Film Registry included with their picks explaining their reasoning.
Special kudos are be in order for Scott, as this film joins Blade Runner and Alien as further entries of his filmography being preserved.
In the case of The Lion King, for example, the entertainment value for children and adults saw that film worthy of inclusion, as well as its top notch voice cast and good old fashioned Disney magic.