Summary

• Screen Rant debuts a clip from the upcoming documentary The Blue Angels, directed by Paul Crowder and produced by J.J. Abrams and Glen Powell.
• The documentary showcases the tight-knit squad dynamic and the importance of team success and failure.
• Glen Powell's passion for aviation makes him the perfect producer for The Blue Angels documentary.

The Blue Angels is an upcoming documentary about the second-oldest formal flight demonstration squadron in the world, and Screen Rant has a clip from the film. Directed by Paul Crowder and produced by a star team including J.J. Abrams and Top Gun: Maverick star Glen Powell, The Blue Angels chronicles a year in the life of the Navy and Marine pilots who comprise the squadron. The movie details everything from selection to training to show season, revealing how much work and pressure goes into creating a one-of-a-kind aerial demonstration.

Screen Rant is excited to debut a clip from The Blue Angels detailing the tight-knit nature of the squad and the importance of failing, and succeeding, together. Like many of the best documentaries, the movie—and the clip above—immerses audiences in a world that most viewers will never experience, showcasing the drive and talent displayed by its subjects. Take a look at the clip and get ready to enjoy The Blue Angels when it is released in IMAX theaters on May 17, and on Prime Video on May 23.

Why Blue Angels Is The Perfect Project For Glen Powell To Produce

Although Glen Powell has been a consistently working actor for over a decade, it was his performance as Lt. Jake ‘Hangman’ Seresin in 2022’s review darling Top Gun: Maverick that catapulted him to greater fame. Given the exhilarating action and real stunt flying performed in Top Gun: Maverick, The Blue Angels looks like a natural continuation of the actor’s trajectory. Powell’s connection to flight extends beyond that impressive sequel, however, with other roles that demonstrate a passion for the subject on behalf of the actor.

The same year that Top Gun: Maverick was released, Powell co-starred in Devotion, which is based on the life of the U.S. Navy’s first Black pilot, Jesse Brown, and his wingman Tom Hudner (Powell). The true story of Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner was dramatized for the sake of the movie, but it gave Powell real-life knowledge about what it means to be a pilot. Perhaps aided by his experience filming the Top Gun sequel prior to signing on, Powell was a constant subject of praise in Devotion’s positive reviews.

Before either of those roles, Powell soared even higher. Powell provided some of the best Hidden Figures quotes during his performance as astronaut John Glenn in that movie, which told the story of the real-life mathematicians that made his space flight possible. As an actor who has not only had experience in a fighter cockpit, but has also spent time to understand those who push flight boundaries, Powell is a perfect partner in bringing the story of The Blue Angels to audiences worldwide.

The Blue Angels will be released in IMAX theaters on May 17 and on Prime Video on May 23.