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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, Havana Rose Liu, and Jack Reynor.

Premise
Rick Power, wedding singer, meets washed up former boy band singer, Danny Wilson, at a wedding one night and bonds with him over a jam session. After the jam session, Danny steals one of Rick's songs, and it becomes a number one hit that brings Danny back into popularity, leading to Rick seeking out revenge and recognition. ==Cast==
Cast
Paul Rudd as Rick Power • Nick Jonas as Danny Wilson • Havana Rose Liu as Marcia • Jack Reynor as Mac • Peter McDonald as Sandy • Marcella Plunkett as Rachel • Sophie Vavasseur as Amanda • Beth Fallon as Aja ==Production==
Production
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==
Release
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 was the closing feature film at the 50th Cleveland International Film Festival on April 18. It was also featured on closing night of the 27th BAFICI on April 26. The film is set to be released in select theaters on May 29, before expanding wide on June 5. The film will also be released in the United Kingdom and Ireland also on May 29. ==Reception==
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