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Power Ballad 2026

Movie · 98 min · English · March 1, 2026

Comedy-dramaMusicalMusical comedy-drama

Directed by John CarneyWritten by John Carney, Peter McDonald

Starring Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Beth Fallon

Power Ballad represents a 2026 musical comedy drama directed by John Carney, with screenplay credited to Carney and Peter McDonald, featuring Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Havana Rose Liu, and Jack Reynor in principal roles. The narrative centers on wedding singer Rick (Rudd) who forms a connection with ex-boy-band member Danny (Jonas); upon Danny employing Rick's composition to revitalize his individual career, Rick embarks on a quest for the acknowledgment he feels he merits.

The motion picture debuted internationally at the Dublin International Film Festival on March 1, 2026, subsequently opening in limited venues on May 29, and later broadened its release on June 5. Critics offered favorable assessments of the film, highlighting the acting talents of Rudd and Jonas.

Cast

• Paul RuddRick Power
• Nick JonasDanny Wilson
• Peter McDonaldSandy
• Marcella PlunkettRachel Power
• Beth FallonAja Power
• Jack ReynorMac
• Havana Rose LiuMarcia
• Rory KeenanBinzer
• Paul ReidBernie
• Keith McErleanKyle
• Robert MitchellGeorge
• Juliette CrosbieBarbara

Crew

Director

John Carney

Writer

John Carney, Peter McDonald

Producer

Likely Story, John Carney, Peter Cron, Rebecca O'Flanagan, Robert Walpole

Cinematography

Yaron Orbach

Editing

Stephen O'Connell

Music

Gary Clark, John Carney

Details

Production

30West, Distressed Films, Likely Story, Screen Ireland, Treasure Entertainment

Distributor

Lionsgate

Budget

$10 million

Box office

$3.4 million

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