Power Ballad (film)

Power Ballad (film)

Power Ballad is a 2026 musical comedy drama film directed and co-written by John Carney and starring Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu, and Jack Reynor.

Power Ballad had its world premiere at the Dublin International Film Festival on March 1, 2026, and is scheduled to be released theatrically on June 5.

Premise

Power Ballad (film)

Depicts a conflict between a rock star and a wedding singer.

Cast

Power Ballad (film)

• Paul Rudd as Rick • Nick Jonas as Danny Wilson • Peter McDonald as Sandy • Marcella Plunkett as Rachel • Havana Rose Liu as Marcia • Jack Reynor as Mac • Sophie Vavasseur as Amanda

Production

Power Ballad (film)

It was announced in May 2024 that John Carney had begun production in Dublin on his next film, which would see Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas cast to star. Jack Reynor would join the cast later that month. In June, Havana Rose Liu was added to the cast.

Release

Power Ballad (film)

Power Ballad had its world premiere at the Dublin International Film Festival at the Closing Night Gala section on March 1, 2026, which was followed by its premiere at the 2026 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 14, and is set to be released theatrically on June 5. The film will be released a week early in the United Kingdom and Ireland on May 29.

Reception

Power Ballad (film)

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 96% of 23 critics' reviews are positive.