This Memorial Day, watch ‘The Blue Angels’ for free on Prime Video

Those ditching the city for Long Island’s beaches this Memorial Day weekend will be in for a treat: the annual Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach is celebrating its 20th anniversary with none other than the Navy’s elite flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels.

It’s been a big week for the Blues — not only are they returning to New York’s airspace, but they’re making headlines in a big way thanks to a new Prime Video documentary that followed the squad during the 2022 season.

“The Blue Angels,” which hit Amazon’s streaming service on May 23 after a weeklong run in IMAX theaters, is a passion project of actor Glen Powell, who produced the doc alongside J.J. Abrams. Powell got a chance to fly with the Blue Angels following his role as hotshot fighter pilot Hangman in “Top Gun: Maverick” and from there, an idea was born.

Powell told DECIDER, “it sort of hit me that, okay, with where we are with IMAX technology…we are able to put audiences in a cockpit, not only on a technological level, but also an emotional level.” In fact, the same IMAX technology used to film the “Top Gun” sequel was used to bring audiences closer to the Blues than ever before.

In addition to high-flying aerial sequences, the documentary also covers training and the sacrifices these aviators make by spending extended periods of time away from family.

“The Blue Angels” makes the perfect Memorial Day watch, and luckily, there’s an easy way to stream it for free.

How to watch “The Blue Angels” for free

“The Blue Angels” is streaming exclusively on Prime Video, Amazon’s streaming service.

To watch anything on Prime Video, you’ll first need to be an Amazon Prime subscriber. Prime costs $14.99/month and comes with perks like free shipping, tons of exclusive deals, and more.

If you’re not already an Amazon Prime member, you’ll get a 30-day free trial before your payment kicks in — that’s plenty of time to watch “The Blue Angels” and even more that Prime Video has to offer!

Blue Angels 2024 schedule

Notably, the Blue Angels are on Long Island this weekend, taking part in the 2024 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach on May 25 and 26.

Their air show season kicked off in early March and will go through early November, with an average of four shows per month until then. The Blue Angels’ website has a full list of shows, locations, and dates.