Palisadian J.J. Abrams Produces ‘The Blue Angels’

By LILY TINOCO | Assistant Editor

Palisadian J.J. Abrams’ career continues to soar with his latest work on naval aviation documentary “The Blue Angels,” which became available for streaming via Prime Video beginning Thursday, May 23.

From director Paul Crowder and producers Abrams, Hannah Minghella, Sean Stuart, Glen Zipper, Mark Monroe and Glen Powell, Amazon MGM Studios and IMAX’s “The Blue Angels” documents one year with the Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron.

“Soar with The Blue Angels in a brand-new documentary featuring never-before-seen footage that chronicles a year with the Navy’s elite Flight Demonstration Squadron—from selection through the challenging training and demanding show season—showcasing the extraordinary teamwork, passion and pride that fuels America’s best, the Blue Angels,” according to IMAX.

The film takes viewers behind the scenes for a look at what it takes to become a Blue Angel, from the selection process to the training and “demanding” eight-month show season, according to Amazon.

“[‘The Blue Angels’] pays tribute to the extraordinary teamwork, passion and pride of the hundreds of men and women of the Navy and Marine Corps who have had the honor to serve in the Blue Angels squadron—past, present and future,” according to Amazon.

“The Blue Angels” film had an IMAX run for one week, from May 17 to 23. Amazon Studios acquired worldwide rights to the documentary, allowing the film to be streamed globally on Prime Video starting May 23.

“This fascinating and layered documentary is wholly representative of the kind of work ethic, teamwork and perseverance that goes into being a Blue Angel,” Amazon’s Head of Documentary Features Brianna Oh said to IMDb. “We are incredibly honored to join this talented filmmaking team in bringing their story to audiences around the world.”

According to Variety, Abrams and his company—Bad Robot—have another project in the works, “Flowervale Street,” from writer and director David Robert Mitchell.

“The mystery-thriller stars Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, and is set for a May 2025 release under Bad Robot’s deal at Warner Bros,” Variety reported.

Palisadian and Palisades Charter High School alum Abrams previously directed movies like “Star Trek” and “Mission: Impossible.” He later went on to direct, produce and co-write the seventh movie in the “Star Wars” franchise, “The Force Awakens,” which has reportedly become one of the highest grossing films of all time.