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]

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"The Blue Angels," a new IMAX documentary from Amazon Studios, is set to be released on May 17, with a new trailer showcasing the elite U.S. Navy-Marine Corps demonstration team.
The film chronicles a year in the lives of the team members, detailing their training, demanding performance schedule, and the experiences of both new and veteran pilots, including their support staff and families.
It marks the first time the Blue Angels' F/A-18 Super Hornets will be featured in the immersive IMAX format, aiming to inspire audiences with themes of work ethic, teamwork, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.
The documentary was directed by Paul Crowder and produced by a team including Academy Award-winners Glen Zipper and Mark Monroe, along with 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.