Power Ballad

Power Ballad (2026)



7.2 2026 99 min Ireland, United States of America

Director: John Carney

Cast: Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Rory Keenan, Paul Reid

Comedy Drama Music
A washed-up wedding singer named Rick crosses paths with Danny, a former boy-band idol whose spotlight has dimmed. After a chance gig brings them together, they connect through music and an impromptu late-night jam. Everything changes when Danny transforms one of Rick’s original songs into a chart-topping comeback hit. Determined to take back the credit he feels is rightfully his, Rick embarks on a mission to reclaim his legacy—no matter the cost to the relationships and life he holds dear.

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More About This Film

Power Ballad is a musical comedy-drama about Rick, a wedding singer who has reached a frustrating stage in his career, and Danny, a fading boy-band star looking for another hit. A late-night musical collaboration unexpectedly creates an opportunity that could change both men's lives.

John Carney, whose work includes Once and Sing Street, directs the film with Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas at its center. The story explores friendship, artistic recognition, ambition, and the complicated emotions that arise when one person's success is built around another person's work.

  • Directed and co-written by John Carney.
  • Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas play Rick and Danny.
  • Jack Reynor and Havana Rose Liu also star.
  • The film premiered at the Dublin International Film Festival in March 2026.
  • Lionsgate released the film theatrically in June 2026, followed by streaming availability.

Where to Watch

Power Ballad is officially available through Starz and major digital rental and purchase services.