Soaring with Blue Angels: IMAX Documentary Release Date Set

In the newly released trailer, viewers get a rare glimpse of the elite U.S. Navy-Marine Corps flight demonstration team, from training to their high-energy performances.

Jonathan Welsh

Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 11:33 AM ET

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The Blue Angels squadron. [Credit: iStock]

Key Takeaways:

"The Blue Angels," a new IMAX documentary from Amazon Studios, is set to be released on May 17, offering an intimate look at the elite U.S. Navy-Marine Corps demonstration team.
The film showcases the team's dramatic F/A-18 Super Hornet maneuvers and stunning precision, marking the first time these aircraft are featured in the IMAX format.
It chronicles a year in the lives of team members, including new and veteran pilots, ground support staff, and their families, highlighting their training and demanding performance schedule.
The documentary emphasizes the team's work ethic, teamwork, perseverance, and relentless pursuit of excellence, and was produced by a team including J.J. Abrams and Glen Powell.

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A new trailer for The Blue Angels, an IMAX documentary from Amazon Studios to be released on May 17, debuted Wednesday on YouTube, showcasing the elite U.S. Navy-Marine Corps demonstration team’s dramatic maneuvers and stunning precision.

The film chronicles a year in the lives of team members as they train for a new show season and fly a demanding schedule of performances. The story focuses on the latest class of Navy and Marine Corps pilots entering the team as well as veterans of the group who are finishing their tours of duty before returning to the fleet.