Power Ballad (2026)
It's time to set the record straight.
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Overview
When Rick, a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves - even if it means risking everything he cares about.
Status: Released
Release Date: May 18, 2026
Runtime: 1h 39m
Director: John Carney
Writer: John Carney, Peter McDonald
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Top Cast
Paul Rudd
Rick Power
Nick Jonas
Danny Wilson
Peter McDonald
Sandy
Rory Keenan
Binzer
Paul Reid
Bernie
Keith McErlean
Kyle
Beth Fallon
Aja
Marcella Plunkett
Rachel
Havana Rose Liu
Marcia
Jack Reynor
Mac
Emma Rose Creaner
Claire
Robert Mitchell
George
Juliette Crosbie
Barbara
Oisin Walsh Agnew
Indigo Dreams Band Member
Aidan Lynch
Indigo Dreams Band Member
Henry Love
Indigo Dreams Band Member
Kieran Hurley
Indigo Dreams Band Member
Aaron Delaney
Shop Assistant
Isa Mooney
Receptionist - MDP
Peter McGann
Mr. Feeney
Amy Huberman
Ms. Carney
Dylan Kelly
Andy
Harry Walpole
Lounge Boy
Martha Breen
Aisling
Naoimh Whelton
Laura
Dolores Devaujany
Duty Nurse
Gavin Glass
Busker - Guitar & Vocals
Orén Kinlan
Young Thief
Emma Doran
Flight Attendant
Ebimie Anthony
Mac Darling Employee
Alexa Scout Fagen
Laurie
Sophie Vavasseur
Amanda
Thalia Heffernan
Sara
Adrian Gaitan
LA Partier
Kai Fung Rieck
Security Guy (Danny's House)
Bogdan Kumšackij
Security Guy 2 (Danny's House)
Kelsey Bron
Siobhan
Eoghan Funge
Declan
Daiana Madeira
Stage Manager
Aoife Carney
Young Aja
Cillian Byrne
Danny's Band - Bass Guitar Player
Colm Lyndsey
Danny's Band - Electric Guitar Player
Rachel Grace
Danny's Band - Keyboard Player
Ian Dillon
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Ruby Conway Dunne
Linda (uncredited)
Kellie El Mayss
Mick - Lawyer Intern (uncredited)
Mae Higgins
Elaine (uncredited)
Dean Panter
LA Lawyer (uncredited)
Kelly Thornton
Linda (uncredited)
Official Videos
Already a favorite.
sunny side up eggs & Stevie Wonder = Nick Jonas' perfect morning.
Yea, I like that.
brb, going to The Stags Head incase i bump into Paul Rudd, John Carney, and Bono.
A standing ovation.
You heard 'em.
You heard the buzz. Now see the movie.
different styles, same song.
It's called taste.
A perfect formula.
The Carney touch. Learn how John Carney and Gary Clark created "How to Write a Song Without You."
Never gets old.
Mic drop.
Three cities. One must-see movie. An encore moviegoers never expected.
these reviews speak for themselves.
Paul Rudd & John Carney making steal-worthy songs.
If Nick Jonas is listening to How To Write a Song (Without You), then you should be too.
A New York minute with Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas and John Carney. Creator Cred: Wes Ellis
NOT a drill! Paul Rudd can sing! and sing well!
1 of 1.
This tracks.
in these reviews we TRUST.
The man behind the music. Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas on working with John Carney.
You ready?
Official Clip - That's My Song
See you in the theater.
Paul Rudd is Rick Power
A new John Carney classic.
Made for a crowd.
Hits every beat.
Inside John Carney's writing process for Power Ballad
Get your tickets NOW to see Power Ballad on May 29 in select cities. In theaters everywhere June 5.
A definitive crowd-pleaser.
The word is out.
Let it play. Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas star in Power Ballad.
Official International Trailer
In one month, one song changes it all.
That's what a good song does.
An electric night at the John Carney Double Feature Screening!
Official Clip ‘We Could Finish This’
Official Trailer 2
“Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas rule.”
From song to hit.
Official Trailer
Paul Rudd & Nick Jonas are the ultimate unexpected duet in Power Ballad